Highland Centre
Highland Centre is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 19 units across 1 block. Across 28 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$860k (S$408 psf, ~1,765 sqft).
What are the key facts about Highland Centre?
Highland Centre is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 19 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1995
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 19
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 19 (Hougang)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$408 psf
- Last transacted
- Jan 2022
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Highland Centre?
Units have recently transacted around S$860k (S$408 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$860k
recent · 28 sales on record
Median PSF
S$408 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,900
23 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.7%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2022.
What has recently sold at Highland Centre?
Highland Centre has 28 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,688,000 in Jan 2022 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | S$1,688,000 | 1,765 | S$956 psf |
| Aug 2019 | S$1,000,000 | 1,163 | S$860 psf |
| Jul 2018 | S$1,500,000 | 1,851 | S$810 psf |
| Nov 2017 | S$1,400,000 | 1,765 | S$793 psf |
| Nov 2015 | S$1,200,000 | 1,550 | S$774 psf |
| Nov 2009 | S$762,000 | 1,765 | S$432 psf |
| Jul 2009 | S$918,000 | 2,250 | S$408 psf |
| Jun 2009 | S$860,000 | 2,250 | S$382 psf |
| Feb 2009 | S$460,000 | 1,163 | S$396 psf |
| Jan 2008 | S$850,000 | 2,293 | S$371 psf |
| May 2007 | S$750,000 | 2,347 | S$320 psf |
| Apr 2007 | S$760,000 | 2,304 | S$330 psf |
28 sales and 23 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Highland Centre rising?
The median transacted PSF at Highland Centre has fallen 3% over the past 14 years (1995–2009), from S$410 psf to S$396 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | S$396 psf | S$762k | 4 | +20.0% |
| 2007 | S$330 psf | S$750k | 3 | -30.2% |
| 1996 | S$473 psf | S$1.07M | 2 | +15.4% |
| 1995 | S$410 psf | S$925k | 10 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Highland Centre?
11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Highland Centre sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
11,111
District 19 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
72,282
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Highland Centre and what's nearby?
Highland Centre is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Highland Centre is a freehold apartment completed in 1995. The development has 19 residential units. It sits on a land area of 4,237 sqm and has a gross floor area of 12,711 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.
HIGHLAND CENTRE is located at 22 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 545535. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Serangoon MRT, approximately 727m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, THONG CHEW FOOD INDUSTRIES PTE LTD for groceries, and Boundary Road Park for greenery and recreation.
Who built Highland Centre and how big is the development?
Highland Centre was developed by —, with 19 units.
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 4,237 sqm (45,607 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 12,711 sqm (136,820 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 3.00
How far is Highland Centre from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Highland Centre is Serangoon MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT727 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km927 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority990 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km998 m
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.0 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Highland Centre?
Buying a unit at Highland Centre (~S$860k) needs about S$6,295/mo in income and S$2,896/mo in repayments, after S$20,400 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$20,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,896/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,295/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Highland Centre? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Highland Centre's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Highland Centre sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Centre
How much does a unit at Highland Centre cost?⌄
Units at Highland Centre have recently transacted around S$860k (S$408 psf), from 28 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Highland Centre?⌄
For a unit around S$860k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,295/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,896/mo after a S$215k (25%) downpayment and S$20,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Highland Centre a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.7%; median PSF has fallen about 3% since 1995. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Highland Centre going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Highland Centre has fallen about 3% between 1995 and 2009, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Highland Centre freehold or leasehold?⌄
Highland Centre is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Highland Centre built and who developed it?⌄
Highland Centre obtained TOP in 1995, with 19 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Highland Centre?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Highland Centre is Serangoon MRT, about 727 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Highland Centre?⌄
Zhonghua Primary School is within 1 km of Highland Centre — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.