FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Bedok)

Costa Este

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Mar 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

Costa Este is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 2009, with 28 units across 1 block. Across 64 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,192 psf, ~850 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$1.45M to S$1.58M.

Key facts about Costa Este
TenureFreehold
TOP year2009
DeveloperGRAND CITY INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Units28 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 15 · Bedok · RCR
Nearest MRTMarine Terrace MRT, 871 m (~14 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,192 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2024
1

What's for sale and for rent at Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

Costa Este has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$1.45M to S$1.58M (median S$1,859 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$4,300 a month.

For sale

3 listings

S$1.45M – S$1.58M

For rent

2 listings

S$4,300 – S$4,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom3S$1.45M–S$1.58MS$1,859 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Costa Este aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 64 URA caveats, units range from 732 sqft to 1,636 sqft, and the middle half are 818 sqft to 926 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom850 sqftS$1.45M · S$1,859 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Costa Este →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,192 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.05M

recent · 64 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,192 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,753

113 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.1%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,859 psf — about 56% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2024.

4

What has recently sold at Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

Costa Este has 64 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,780,000 in Mar 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2024S$1,780,0001,432S$1,243 psf
Sept 2023S$1,330,000850S$1,564 psf
May 2023S$1,215,000840S$1,447 psf
Sept 2022S$990,000743S$1,333 psf
Sept 2021S$1,050,000850S$1,235 psf
Feb 2021S$1,025,000861S$1,190 psf
Jan 2021S$920,000732S$1,257 psf
Sept 2020S$1,388,0001,615S$860 psf
Jul 2020S$1,585,0001,636S$969 psf
Mar 2020S$975,000818S$1,192 psf
Oct 2018S$1,080,000926S$1,167 psf
Sept 2018S$975,000861S$1,132 psf

64 sales and 113 rentals on record since Jan 2008. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Costa Este rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Costa Este has risen 75% over the past 15 years (20082023), from S$829 psf to S$1,447 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2023S$1,447 psfS$1.22M2+17.2%
2021S$1,235 psfS$1.02M3+27.5%
2020S$969 psfS$1.39M3-15.1%
2018S$1,141 psfS$970k6+3.7%
2017S$1,100 psfS$900k2+13.6%
2014S$968 psfS$928k2-12.7%
2012S$1,109 psfS$920k5+5.9%
2011S$1,047 psfS$910k7+39.4%
2009S$751 psfS$740k7-9.4%
2008S$829 psfS$707k22

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Costa Este a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 37 units at Costa Este that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2024), 97% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 5.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.1%. Units listed now ask about 56% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

97%

of 37 resales here

Median gain

25%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Costa Este with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Costa Este and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Costa Este is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.

Costa Este is a freehold apartment completed in 2009. It was developed by GRAND CITY INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 28 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,558 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,181 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

COSTA ESTE is located at 42 Lorong K Telok Kurau, Singapore 425653. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Bedok. The project falls within the East Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Marine Terrace MRT, approximately 871m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Dunman Food Centre for food options, and Telok Kurau Lorong N Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.

8

How far is Costa Este from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Costa Este is Marine Terrace MRT, about 871 m away (~14 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority659 m
  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority742 m
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority801 m
  • St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.1 km
  • St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 927 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 460 mHawker centre: Dunman Food Centre · 915 mPark: Telok Kurau Lorong N Pk · 416 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

9

Who built Costa Este and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Costa Este was developed by GRAND CITY INVESTMENT PTE LTD, with 28 units.

Developer
GRAND CITY INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,558 sqm (16,770 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,181 sqm (23,476 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Costa Este have?

Key Takeaway

Costa Este has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Swimming pool, Wading pool.

Barbeque AreaGymnasium roomSwimming poolWading pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Costa Este (~S$1.05M) needs about S$7,686/mo in income and S$3,536/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.05M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$26,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$263k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,536/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,686/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Costa Este?

Key Takeaway

9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Costa Este sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,527

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

60,936

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Thinking about Costa Este? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Costa Este's own transactions.

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Is Costa Este a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Costa Este sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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13

Frequently asked questions about Costa Este

Is Costa Este freehold?

Yes. Costa Este is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Costa Este?

Costa Este was completed (obtained TOP) in 2009, so it is about 17 years old.

Is Costa Este a good investment?

Of 37 units at Costa Este that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2024), 97% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 5.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.1%. Units listed now ask about 56% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Costa Este an EC?

No. Costa Este is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Costa Este?

Costa Este was developed by GRAND CITY INVESTMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Costa Este?

Units at Costa Este have recently sold for around S$1.05M (S$1,192 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$1.45M to S$1.58M.

Where is Costa Este located?

Costa Este is at 42 Lorong K Telok Kurau, Singapore 425653, in Bedok (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Marine Terrace MRT, about 871 m away.

How many units are there in Costa Este?

Costa Este has 28 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Costa Este?

For a unit around S$1.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,686/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,536/mo after a S$263k (25%) downpayment and S$26,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Costa Este going up?

The median price per square foot at Costa Este has risen about 75% between 2008 and 2023, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Costa Este?

Chij (Katong) Primary, Haig Girls' School, Tao Nan School are within 1 km of Costa Este. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.