HIGHLAND CENTRE Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 19 · Freehold
Avg PSF (12-month)
19Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.5
En-Bloc Potential
3.4
ShiokNest Score
2.4

Overview & Key Facts

HIGHLAND CENTRE is a freehold condominium at YIO CHU KANG ROAD in District 19 (OCR), developed by , comprising 19 units.

Developer
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
19
TOP year
District
19 — OCR
Street
YIO CHU KANG ROAD

Location & Connectivity

HIGHLAND CENTRE is approximately 790m from Serangoon MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near HIGHLAND CENTRE
StationLineDistance
SerangoonNorth-East Line790m
SerangoonCircle Line790m
KovanNorth-East Line1 km
BartleyCircle Line1.5 km

Schools & Education

21 schools within 2 km (8 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near HIGHLAND CENTRE
SchoolTypeDistance
Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary180m
Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary200m
Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary560m
Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary620m
Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary620m
Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary870m
Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary950m
Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary990m

Market Position

HIGHLAND CENTRE has recorded 1 sales at an average price of $1,688,000.

HIGHLAND CENTRE sits at the 11th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,688,000
Avg Price
4.5%
Gross Yield
1
Total Sales

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

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 0 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 19-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for multi-generational families, car-owning households, international school families and long-term hold (10+ yr). Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.

For heavy renovation / value seekers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

It is a weaker fit for resort facilities — other options likely serve them better. Resort-grade amenity stack including multiple pools, clubhouse, and recreational facilities.

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


Verdict

HIGHLAND CENTRE is a freehold development in District 19 (OCR), with 19 units, offering a gross yield of 4.5%.

Explore the full HIGHLAND CENTRE dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (350m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,000,000
  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (350m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.3 km away), an upgrader gap of about $750,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for HIGHLAND CENTRE?
PSF data is not yet available.
Is HIGHLAND CENTRE freehold?
Yes, HIGHLAND CENTRE is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for HIGHLAND CENTRE?
The estimated gross yield is 4.5%.
Which MRT is nearest to HIGHLAND CENTRE?
The nearest is Serangoon MRT at 790m.

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: 1 transactions
  • Rental data: 1 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of January 2022

Latest recorded data point: Jan 2022 · 1 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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