HERON BAY Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 19 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 · Completed 2016
~$1,367Avg PSF (12-month)
394Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.7
Investment
6.8
En-Bloc Potential
2.4
ShiokNest Score
4.6

Overview & Key Facts

HERON BAY is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 condominium at UPPER SERANGOON VIEW in District 19 (OCR), developed by SERANGOON EC PTE LTD, comprising 394 units, completed in 2016.

Developer
SERANGOON EC PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2012
Total units
394
TOP year
2016
District
19 — OCR
Street
UPPER SERANGOON VIEW
Lease remaining
~85 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

HERON BAY is approximately 800m from Kangkar MRT station, with 5 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near HERON BAY
StationLineDistance
KangkarSengkang LRT800m
RanggungSengkang LRT1.1 km
BakauSengkang LRT1.2 km
HougangNorth-East Line1.3 km
BuangkokNorth-East Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

8 schools within 2 km.

Schools near HERON BAY
SchoolTypeDistance
Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary1.2 km
Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary1.7 km
Sengkang Secondary SchoolSecondary1.8 km
Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary1.8 km
Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary1.9 km
Sengkang Green Primary SchoolPrimary2 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for HERON BAY
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR9$1,143 psf$918,000
3 BR131$1,180 psf$1,342,915
4 BR50$1,156 psf$1,691,796
5+ BR11$944 psf$2,221,081

Market Position

HERON BAY has recorded 201 sales at an average price of $1,458,734.

HERON BAY sits at the 23rd percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$1,367 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,458,734
Avg Price
3.0%
Gross Yield
201
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at HERON BAY typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at HERON BAY
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$3,367/mo$918,0004.40%
3 BR$3,561/mo$1,342,9153.18%
4 BR$3,821/mo$1,691,7962.71%
5 BR$3,000/mo$2,221,0811.62%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for HERON BAY
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202166$959 psf
202231$1,071 psf↑ 11.7%
202322$1,230 psf↑ 14.8%
202442$1,306 psf↑ 6.2%
202532$1,364 psf↑ 4.4%
20268$1,381 psf↑ 1.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — HERON BAY prices have climbed 44.0% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 19 reads 137.0 as of June 2026 — up 2.0% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.

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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 19 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
CHUAN PARK99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,596 psf883
THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,751 psf869
RIVERFRONT RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,595 psf642
AFFINITY AT SERANGOON99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,699 psf602
SERANGOON GARDEN ESTATEFreehold$1,757 psf487

Lease Analysis

With 85 years remaining on its 99-year lease, HERON BAY still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits multi-generational families, car-owning households, long-term hold (10+ yr) and first-time hdb upgraders best. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.

For wfh / hybrid workers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

families with young children and short-term flippers (<5 yr) should probably look elsewhere. Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

HERON BAY is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 development in District 19 (OCR), with 394 units, offering a gross yield of 3.0%.

At ~$1,367 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing HERON BAY against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (120m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
  • Sengkang — 4-room average $658,294 (610m away), an upgrader gap of about $800,000
  • Punggol — 4-room average $686,521 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $750,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for HERON BAY?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,367 psf.
Is HERON BAY freehold?
HERON BAY has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 tenure with ~85 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for HERON BAY?
The estimated gross yield is 3.0%.
Which MRT is nearest to HERON BAY?
The nearest is Kangkar MRT at 800m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 201 transactions
  • Rental data: 75 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of June 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 201 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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