HILLTOP GROVE Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 23 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 · Completed 2002
~$1,131Avg PSF (12-month)
192Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.3
Investment
5.9
En-Bloc Potential
5.4
ShiokNest Score
5.3

Overview & Key Facts

HILLTOP GROVE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 condominium at HILLVIEW AVENUE in District 23 (OCR), developed by AFP HILLVIEW PTE LTD, comprising 192 units, completed in 2002.

Developer
AFP HILLVIEW PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
Total units
192
TOP year
2002
District
23 — OCR
Street
HILLVIEW AVENUE
Lease remaining
~69 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

HILLTOP GROVE is approximately 800m from Hume MRT station, with 5 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near HILLTOP GROVE
StationLineDistance
HumeDowntown Line800m
Bukit GombakNorth-South Line850m
HillviewDowntown Line1.1 km
Bukit BatokNorth-South Line1.4 km
CashewDowntown Line1.5 km

Schools & Education

3 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near HILLTOP GROVE
SchoolTypeDistance
Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary550m
Princess Elizabeth Primary SchoolPrimary910m
Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary1.8 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for HILLTOP GROVE
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR5$1,136 psf$978,178
3 BR37$995 psf$1,197,550
4 BR6$920 psf$1,472,167
5+ BR2$800 psf$1,660,900

Market Position

HILLTOP GROVE has recorded 50 sales at an average price of $1,227,101.

HILLTOP GROVE sits at the 14th percentile of District 23 condo PSF.
$1,131 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,227,101
Avg Price
3.3%
Gross Yield
50
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at HILLTOP GROVE
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$2,924/mo$978,1783.59%
3 BR$3,585/mo$1,197,5503.59%
4 BR$4,175/mo$1,472,1673.40%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for HILLTOP GROVE
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202117$872 psf
202212$962 psf↑ 10.3%
20238$1,083 psf↑ 12.6%
20246$1,107 psf↑ 2.2%
20256$1,138 psf↑ 2.8%
20261$1,085 psf↓ 4.7%

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From the 2025 high, HILLTOP GROVE prices have given back 4.7% — still 24.4% above the 2021 baseline.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 23 reads 128.2 as of June 2026 — up 3.6% 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 23 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
SOL ACRES99 yrs lease commencing from 2014$1,389 psf568
MIDWOOD99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,736 psf544
LUMINA GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$1,515 psf512
DAIRY FARM RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,660 psf458
THE MYST99 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,093 psf390

Lease Analysis

With 69 years remaining on its 99-year lease, HILLTOP GROVE still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • The remaining lease of roughly 69 years is comfortable today, though long-horizon owners will sell into a progressively lease-sensitive market.
  • With just 5 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits car-owning households, nature / park-fronting, yield-focused investors and first-time hdb upgraders best. At ~801m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

long-term hold (10+ yr) should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

multi-generational families, heavy renovation / value seekers and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.


Verdict

HILLTOP GROVE is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 development in District 23 (OCR), with 192 units, offering a gross yield of 3.3%.

At ~$1,131 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full HILLTOP GROVE dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bukit Batok — 4-room average $626,224 (650m away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for HILLTOP GROVE?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,131 psf.
Is HILLTOP GROVE freehold?
HILLTOP GROVE has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 tenure with ~69 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for HILLTOP GROVE?
The estimated gross yield is 3.3%.
Which MRT is nearest to HILLTOP GROVE?
The nearest is Hume 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: 50 transactions
  • Rental data: 47 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of May 2026

Latest recorded data point: May 2026 · 50 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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