WATERCREST Review

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District 17 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 · Completed 1993
~$1,074Avg PSF (12-month)
16Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.1
Investment
4.8
En-Bloc Potential
5.6
ShiokNest Score
3.5

Overview & Key Facts

WATERCREST is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 condominium at LOYANG BESAR CLOSE in District 17 (OCR), developed by SIN CHUAN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 16 units, completed in 1993.

Developer
SIN CHUAN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1885
Total units
16
TOP year
1993
District
17 — OCR
Street
LOYANG BESAR CLOSE
Lease remaining
~66 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

WATERCREST is approximately 1030m from Pasir Ris MRT station.

MRT stations near WATERCREST
StationLineDistance
Pasir RisEast-West Line1 km

Schools & Education

9 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near WATERCREST
SchoolTypeDistance
Pasir Ris Primary SchoolPrimary840m
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary850m
Stamford American International SchoolInternational950m
Meridian Primary SchoolPrimary990m
Pasir Ris Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Meridian Secondary SchoolSecondary1 km
Elias Park Primary SchoolPrimary1 km
Brighton College (Singapore)International1.1 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for WATERCREST
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR1$999 psf$860,000
3 BR6$1,038 psf$1,306,667
4 BR1$1,056 psf$1,660,000

Market Position

WATERCREST has recorded 8 sales at an average price of $1,295,000.

WATERCREST sits at the 28th percentile of District 17 condo PSF.
$1,074 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,295,000
Avg Price
2.8%
Gross Yield
8
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for WATERCREST
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20212$983 psf
20231$952 psf↓ 3.2%
20252$1,093 psf↑ 14.8%
20263$1,061 psf↓ 2.9%

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WATERCREST prices have cooled 2.9% from the 2025 peak, yet remain 7.9% above where the series began in 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 17 reads 148.0 as of June 2026. 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 17 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
COASTAL CABANA99 years leasehold$1,793 psf619
THE JOVELL99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,395 psf271
KASSIAFreehold$2,032 psf228
HEDGES PARK CONDOMINIUM99 yrs lease commencing from 2010$1,154 psf196
PARC KOMOFreehold$1,628 psf179

Lease Analysis

With 66 years remaining on its 99-year lease, WATERCREST still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 4 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
  • At 16 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
  • Completed in 1993, the development is over 33 years old — budget for rising maintenance, dated M&E systems, and the possibility that value increasingly rests on en-bloc potential rather than the units themselves.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, long-term hold (10+ yr), freehold / generational hold and boutique low-density (<100 units). Suits households with a car who value parking access alongside MRT proximity.

en-bloc speculators should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

first-time hdb upgraders should probably look elsewhere. OCR (Outside Central Region) pricing sits within reach of HDB upgraders banking proceeds from a mature-estate resale.

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


Verdict

WATERCREST is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 development in District 17 (OCR), with 16 units, offering a gross yield of 2.8%.

At ~$1,074 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

Explore the full WATERCREST dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Pasir Ris — 4-room average $655,465 (290m away), an upgrader gap of about $650,000
  • Tampines — 4-room average $683,199 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for WATERCREST?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,074 psf.
Is WATERCREST freehold?
WATERCREST has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 tenure with ~66 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for WATERCREST?
The estimated gross yield is 2.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to WATERCREST?
The nearest is Pasir Ris MRT at 1 km.

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: 8 transactions
  • Rental data: 51 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 · 8 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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