WATER VILLAS Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 19 · Freehold · Completed 2012
~$839Avg PSF (12-month)
15Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.0
Investment
4.8
En-Bloc Potential
3.4
ShiokNest Score
3.2

Overview & Key Facts

WATER VILLAS is a freehold condominium at KOVAN ROAD in District 19 (OCR), developed by SILVERSTEIN PTE LTD, comprising 15 units, completed in 2012.

Developer
SILVERSTEIN PTE LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
15
TOP year
2012
District
19 — OCR
Street
KOVAN ROAD

Location & Connectivity

WATER VILLAS is approximately 710m from Kovan MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near WATER VILLAS
StationLineDistance
KovanNorth-East Line710m
SerangoonNorth-East Line1.1 km
SerangoonCircle Line1.1 km

Schools & Education

20 schools within 2 km (12 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near WATER VILLAS
SchoolTypeDistance
Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary460m
Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary470m
Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary470m
Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary480m
Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary570m
Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary710m
Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary720m
Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary730m

Market Position

WATER VILLAS has recorded 5 sales at an average price of $3,183,600.

WATER VILLAS sits at the 5th percentile of District 19 condo PSF.
$839 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$3,183,600
Avg Price
2.5%
Gross Yield
5
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for WATER VILLAS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20222$761 psf
20241$893 psf↑ 17.3%
20252$839 psf↓ 6.0%

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From the 2024 high, WATER VILLAS prices have given back 6.0% — still 10.3% above the 2022 baseline.

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

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 1 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 15-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits families with young children, car-owning households, freehold / generational hold and boutique low-density (<100 units) best. Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

long-term hold (10+ yr) and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. OCR (Outside Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.

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


Verdict

WATER VILLAS is a freehold development in District 19 (OCR), with 15 units, offering a gross yield of 2.5%.

At ~$839 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full WATER VILLAS dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Hougang — 4-room average $630,510 (490m away), an upgrader gap of about $2,550,000
  • Serangoon — 4-room average $685,706 (630m away), an upgrader gap of about $2,500,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,250,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for WATER VILLAS?
The 12-month average is approximately $839 psf.
Is WATER VILLAS freehold?
Yes, WATER VILLAS is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for WATER VILLAS?
The estimated gross yield is 2.5%.
Which MRT is nearest to WATER VILLAS?
The nearest is Kovan 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: 5 transactions
  • Rental data: 7 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of September 2025

Latest recorded data point: Sep 2025 · 5 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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