IMPERIAL HEIGHTS Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 15 · Freehold · Completed 2009
~$1,675Avg PSF (12-month)
100Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
7.1
Investment
4.7
En-Bloc Potential
4.5
ShiokNest Score
5.8

Overview & Key Facts

IMPERIAL HEIGHTS is a freehold condominium at IPOH LANE in District 15 (RCR), developed by FRAGRANCE PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 100 units, completed in 2009.

Developer
FRAGRANCE PROPERTIES PTE LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
100
TOP year
2009
District
15 — RCR
Street
IPOH LANE

Location & Connectivity

IMPERIAL HEIGHTS is approximately 710m from Paya Lebar MRT station, with 6 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near IMPERIAL HEIGHTS
StationLineDistance
Paya LebarEast-West Line710m
Paya LebarCircle Line710m
DakotaCircle Line810m
Tanjong KatongThomson-East Coast Line820m
EunosEast-West Line1.3 km
AljuniedEast-West Line1.5 km

Schools & Education

14 schools within 2 km (11 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near IMPERIAL HEIGHTS
SchoolTypeDistance
Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary140m
Tao Nan SchoolPrimary600m
Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary600m
Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary660m
Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary660m
EtonHouse International School (Broadrick)International660m
Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary690m
Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong)International750m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for IMPERIAL HEIGHTS
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio10$1,595 psf$721,000
1 BR8$1,516 psf$887,111
2 BR2$1,685 psf$1,305,500
3 BR2$1,702 psf$1,759,000

Market Position

IMPERIAL HEIGHTS has recorded 22 sales at an average price of $928,904.

IMPERIAL HEIGHTS sits at the 57th percentile of District 15 condo PSF.
$1,675 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$928,904
Avg Price
3.8%
Gross Yield
22
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at IMPERIAL HEIGHTS
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$2,543/mo$887,1113.44%
2 BR$2,956/mo$1,305,5002.72%
3 BR$4,095/mo$1,759,0002.79%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for IMPERIAL HEIGHTS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20217$1,432 psf
20224$1,504 psf↑ 5.0%
20233$1,651 psf↑ 9.8%
20244$1,790 psf↑ 8.4%
20252$1,663 psf↓ 7.1%
20262$1,687 psf↑ 1.5%

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From the 2024 high, IMPERIAL HEIGHTS prices have given back 5.7% — still 17.8% above the 2021 baseline. The most recent period recovered 1.5%, so the pullback may be finding a floor.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 15 reads 117.7 as of June 2026 — down 9.0% 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 15 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
GRAND DUNMAN99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$2,536 psf912
EMERALD OF KATONG99 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,640 psf844
THE CONTINUUMFreehold$2,790 psf781
TEMBUSU GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$2,467 psf644
AMBER PARKFreehold$2,548 psf396

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 4 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, car-owning households, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.


Verdict

IMPERIAL HEIGHTS is a freehold development in District 15 (RCR), with 100 units, offering a gross yield of 3.8%.

At ~$1,675 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (180m away), an upgrader gap of about $150,000
  • Marine Parade — 4-room average $648,065 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $50,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for IMPERIAL HEIGHTS?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,675 psf.
Is IMPERIAL HEIGHTS freehold?
Yes, IMPERIAL HEIGHTS is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for IMPERIAL HEIGHTS?
The estimated gross yield is 3.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to IMPERIAL HEIGHTS?
The nearest is Paya Lebar MRT at 710m.

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: 22 transactions
  • Rental data: 167 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of April 2026

Latest recorded data point: Apr 2026 · 22 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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