Sundance Suites
Overview & Key Facts
Sundance Suites is a 24-unit boutique condominium on Duku Place in District 15 (RCR), nestled in the Marine Parade–Katong residential precinct that runs along the East Coast Road corridor. The Duku Place address is a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the Katong-Tanjong Katong neighbourhood — one of Singapore’s most character-rich and lifestyle-dense residential precincts, defined by Peranakan heritage, East Coast Park proximity, and a dense corridor of cafes, restaurants, and independent boutiques along the East Coast Road.
The rental dataset — 54 transactions averaging S$3,055 and a median of S$3,200 — is consistent with the D15 RCR mid-market private rental tier: young professional couples, lifestyle-oriented expats, and families who value the Katong character and East Coast Park access over CCR proximity. At S$3,200 median, Sundance Suites is positioned at the accessible end of the D15 market — below the premium tier of Grand Dunman or Emerald of Katong comparable units, reflecting the development’s boutique scale and the Duku Place slightly inland position.
Marine Parade MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line) at 730 metres and Marine Terrace MRT (TEL) at 870 metres place the development in the 700m–1km MRT proximity band. The TEL has materially improved D15 connectivity since its opening, connecting Tanjong Katong and Marine Parade stations to the north-south TEL spine toward Orchard, Newton, and the Marina Bay district.
Location & Connectivity
Duku Place is a short residential lane in the Marine Parade-Katong estate belt, flanked by a mix of private condominiums, landed semi-detached houses, and the low-rise heritage character of the Katong-Tanjong Katong residential cluster. The immediate area is defined by the East Coast Road lifestyle corridor: the famous Katong laksa houses, the Roxy Square and Parkway Parade shopping malls, the EtonHouse International School Broadrick campus, and the proximity to East Coast Park’s 15km coastal greenbelt.
Marine Parade MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line) at 730 metres is the primary transit link — the TEL connects toward Caldecott, Stevens, and Orchard northward, and toward Marine Terrace and Bayshore southward. Marine Terrace MRT (TEL) at 870 metres provides the southbound alternative. Eunos MRT (East-West Line) at 1.22km is the nearest EWL station for Paya Lebar, City Hall, and the eastern corridor. Bus services along the East Coast Road corridor supplement MRT access to the CBD and Orchard.
The Katong lifestyle cluster is one of Singapore’s best-preserved neighbourhood shopping and dining corridors. Parkway Parade mall at Marine Parade Road provides the anchor retail and FairPrice supermarket. East Coast Park cycling, jogging, and beach access is approximately 15 minutes by cycling or a 20-minute walk. Tanjong Katong Girls’ School at 590 metres and Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) at 590 metres provide the primary school catchment draw. CHIJ Katong Primary at 720 metres adds a mission school option.
Schools & Education
3 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | international | Within 1 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | international | Within 1 km |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | primary | Within 1 km |
| Tao Nan School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | primary | ~1.0 km |
Facilities
At 24 units, Sundance Suites is a mid-sized boutique development that typically includes the standard boutique condo amenity package: swimming pool, gymnasium, covered parking, and basic common area infrastructure. The specific completion date is not confirmed in public records; buyers should verify the facilities inventory and condition via MCST inspection and review of maintenance records.
The Katong lifestyle cluster substitutes comprehensively for any missing in-development amenities at this price tier. East Coast Park — one of Singapore’s most popular recreational destinations with cycling paths, beach areas, BBQ pits, and the East Coast Lagoon Food Village hawker — is a short cycling ride or bus journey from Duku Place. Parkway Parade provides full retail, dining, and supermarket services within a 10-minute walk. The East Coast Road corridor’s independent cafes and restaurants provide the lifestyle density that attracts the D15 tenant base.
Neighbourhood Comparison
D15 is anchored by major launches: Grand Dunman (99yr, 1,008 units, $2,537 psf), Emerald of Katong (99yr, 846 units, $2,640 psf), The Continuum (FH, 816 units, $2,790 psf), and Amber Park (FH, 592 units, $2,540 psf). These offer modern facilities, active resale markets, and TEL-adjacent positioning.
Sundance Suites at 24 boutique units is structurally different from any of these large-scale launches. The Duku Place address, the Katong lifestyle character, and the boutique scale offer a more private and authentic residential experience at the cost of resale liquidity and modern amenity scale. For Katong lifestyle buyers who specifically do not want to live in a 600–1,000 unit mega-estate, Sundance Suites provides the neighbourhood scale that matches the Katong character. The TEL opening means the connectivity disadvantage versus Grand Dunman or Emerald of Katong (both directly adjacent to TEL stations) is now modest rather than severe.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDANCE SUITES | — | 24 | — | |
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 1,008 | $2,537 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 2024 | 846 | $2,640 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 2023 | 816 | $2,790 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 638 | $2,462 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 2021 | 592 | $2,540 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates SUNDANCE SUITES across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“Katong is an address that grows on you. The East Coast Park cycling every morning, the laksa from Kim’s Place for lunch, the Parkway Parade NTUC at the doorstep — it’s a full lifestyle that you don’t find in new-build condo estates.”
— Marine Parade-Katong resident via Singapore Expats forum
“The Marine Parade TEL station changed D15 dramatically. From Marine Parade, Orchard is 4 stops and Newton interchange is 5. That’s 20–25 minutes direct. For East Coast lifestyle buyers who also commute to the CBD, the calculus completely changed.”
— D15 property investor via EdgeProp market commentary
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Marine Parade MRT (TEL) at 730m — TEL access to Orchard and Marina Bay
- 54 rental transactions at median S$3,200 — solid D15 Katong rental income base
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School at 590m and Canadian International School (TK) at 590m
- CHIJ Katong Primary at 720m — mission school catchment
- East Coast Road lifestyle corridor: Katong laksa, independent cafes, Parkway Parade
- East Coast Park cycling and beach access (15-min bike ride)
- Boutique 24-unit character — Katong residential scale without mega-estate density
- Marine Terrace MRT (TEL) at 870m for southbound TEL access
- Zero resale caveats — no public psf benchmark; requires active listing research and valuation
- S$3,200 median rent is moderate — yield thin relative to D9/D10 CCR alternatives
- Marine Parade MRT at 730m is a 9-minute walk; not within the prime sub-500m proximity tier
- Eunos MRT (EWL) at 1.22km — second-line access requires a 15-minute walk or bus
- Tenure unknown — freehold/leasehold requires SLA title verification
- 24 units — limited supply; unit availability is periodic rather than continuous
Verdict
Sundance Suites on Duku Place is a solid D15 RCR lifestyle-residential proposition for buyers who value: the Katong heritage and East Coast Park lifestyle, 54 rental transactions confirming market demand at S$3,200 median, the Marine Parade TEL access at 730 metres, and the school catchment for the Tanjong Katong Girls’-CHIJ Katong cluster. It is not a yield-maximising play — S$3,200/month in D15 at boutique-condo pricing will generate modest yields — but it is a coherent lifestyle-residential hold for buyers aligned with the Katong neighbourhood character.
The investment case is strengthened by the TEL opening and the medium-term development of the Marine Parade-Bedok coastal TEL corridor, which is likely to gradually re-rate D15 RCR private residential demand. The 54-transaction rental dataset confirms an established tenant market. The absence of resale data is the primary underwriting gap to fill before commitment.