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Sembawang Road EC

The 5th Grandfathered EC: Boutique Low-Rise Resort Living in Sembawang
by Oriental Pacific Development
📍 Jalan Cherpen
PREVIEW Q3 2027 🎯 10-Point Audit: 42/50 (4.2★ · EXCELLENT) ↓ OCR Executive Condominium 99-year Leasehold 265 units TOP 2031 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Centric Layout (No 1-Bedders) 🛡️ Classic Framework EC (5-Yr MOP) →
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Protected Under The Classic EC Framework Tendered prior to May 2026 cut-off. Retains 5-year MOP, Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS) eligibility, and 10-year full privatisation.
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📐 URA GLS Land Tender Bid: $692 psf ppr (Jalan Cherpen / Sembawang Road EC GLS) · Awarded Nov 2025
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Indicative Starting From
Est. $1,450 – $1,650 PSF
Indicative launch estimate · Subject to confirmation
3 - 5Bedrooms
920–1450 sqftSizes
99-year LeaseholdTenure
2031TOP Year
265 UnitsTotal
PreviewStatus
265 Lots (1:1)Car Park Lots
42/50 (4.2★)10-Point Audit ↓

🚀 Target Launch & Investment Economics

Key launch milestones, land economics and transit provisions for Sembawang Road EC.

Land Rate (GLS)
$692 PSF PPR (Jalan Cherpen / Sembawang Road EC GLS)
Attractive city-fringe tender valuation
Target Preview
Q3 2027
VIP Showflat Access
Target Booking
Q4 2027
Official Balloting & Launch
Indicative Pricing
Est. ~$1,450 – $1,650 PSF
Indicative land breakeven ~$1,820 psf
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Independent Investment & Valuation Analysis

Objective algorithmic evaluation grounded in transacted URA caveats and land economics.

EXECUTIVE ANALYST BRIEF

Sembawang Road EC represents a uniquely intimate Executive Condominium opportunity in District 27. Sited with a low plot ratio of 1.4, this ~265-unit development features an exclusive 5-storey resort-style architecture directly bordering a tranquil landed housing enclave. As one of the prestigious Grandfathered 5 ECs tendered before the new rules, buyers enjoy the classic 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), full Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS) eligibility, and an attractive entry land benchmark of just $692 PSF PPR.

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📘 How We Score »

Prime EC Capital Growth Anchor

Every star is backed by verified empirical data: 42 / 50 marks earned across 10 investment pillars (6 at full 5/5).

42 / 50
4.2★ (84.0%)
✨ EXCELLENT
✓ 42 / 50 Marks Earned (84.0%) ★ 6 of 10 Pillars at Full 5/5
🚇 Walk to MRT
20 min walk (~1603m) to Sembawang MRT (NS11)
Comfortable walking distance to the MRT line, but requires walking along surface roads rather than a direct covered/sheltered linkway.
★★ ★★★ 2/5
🏫 Primary Schools (1km)
Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School (927m, 100% Phase 2C Entry) · Jiemin Primary School (1.3km) 🏫 School Map »
★★★★★ 5/5
🏢 Estate Size & Facilities
265 units (Balanced mid-density estate) · 142,083 sq ft land (Plot Ratio 2.1) · ~72% open landscape & facilities · ~536 sq ft land share per unit
Delivers private, uncrowded living with ~536 sq ft land share per unit and ~72% open landscape and facilities, but monthly maintenance contributions are shared across fewer owners than 450+ unit mega-estates.
★★★★ ★ 4/5
📜 Lease Freshness
99 years remaining (commenced ~2026)
★★★★★ 5/5
💰 Rental Cash Return
3.85% gross return (D27 OCR regional median)
★★★★★ 5/5
🏠 Future Resale Buyer Pool
1,394 verified 4R/5R/Exec MOP flats within 2km (MOP ≥ 2029) 🗺️ MOP Map »
Strong localized upgrader pool across 535 surrounding HDB blocks with 1,394 flats reaching MOP from 2029 onwards.
★★★★ ★ 4/5
📍 URA Master Plan Growth
Mature non-growth zone (> 2km from major transformation)
Enjoys commercial and transport spillover, but sits slightly outside the high-intensity government transformation core.
★★ ★★★ 2/5
🏗️ Future Land Supply & Benchmark Resets
2 confirmed GLS sites within 2km: Canberra Drive EC (0.71km, $825 psf ppr [Awarded Oct 2026], +$133 / +19.2% vs this site's land rate)
★★★★★ 5/5
🛒 Nearby Malls & Supermarkets
Sembawang Shopping Centre (6 min walk, ~466m) · Cold Storage (~463m) · 2 malls & 3 supermarkets within 1km 🛍️ Area Map »
★★★★★ 5/5
🚗 Car Park Lots & EV Provision
Est. 265 residential lots for 265 units (100% 1:1 Standard Provision · Pending Site Plan) · 5 EV charging bays
★★★★★ 5/5
🎯 Best Suited For: Families securing 1km Phase 2C priority for Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School.
⚖️ Trade-off to Watch: Walk to the MRT station is unsheltered compared to direct integrated transport hubs.
🧭 STRATEGIC EXIT ROADMAP Holding Horizon: Est. TOP 2031 · Indicative Resale Liquidity Window: 2036 – 2038 (5-Yr MOP Privatization) ▾
Cashflow Dynamics

Under the grandfathered EC framework, buyers can select between standard Progressive Payment Scheme (PPS) or the Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS: 20% downpayment with remaining 65% deferred until TOP in 2031), providing substantial cashflow flexibility during construction without concurrent mortgage servicing.

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Phase 1: Construction & Deferred Payment Runway (2025–2031) SSD Milestone

Timeline: Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) clears in 2028, though ECs remain bound by the statutory 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP).

Dynamics: Eligible first-timers can utilize up to $30,000 in CPF Housing Grants; second-timers retain deferred payment flexibility without concurrent monthly mortgage burdens.

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Phase 2: Handover & 5-Year Minimum Occupation Period (~2031–2036) TOP & Handover

Handover & Stabilization: Owner-occupier holding period. Whole-unit rental and open-market resale are restricted under HDB regulations until the 5-year MOP completes in 2036.

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Phase 3: 5-Year MOP Resale Window & Privatization (2036–2038) Primary Liquidity

Exit Thesis: Initial privatization window opens at Year 5 post-TOP (2036–2038). The EC can be sold on the open market to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs). Full privatization (sale to foreign buyers) unlocks at Year 10 (2041). As the historical ~20%–25% EC-to-private condo price gap compresses upon MOP clearance, this window unlocks the primary capital appreciation upside.

Precinct Catalyst: Synergizes with 1,394+ HDB flats across 535 blocks within 2km reaching MOP from 2029 onwards, providing a targeted exit buyer pool.

👥 Target Resale Buyer Personas at Exit Horizon:
  • Suburban D27 HDB upgraders seeking modern full-suite condominium living with gated security and comprehensive facilities.
  • Young families securing a physical home address within 1km for Phase 2C primary school registration priority at Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School.
  • Eligible first-timer couples and young families maximizing the $16,000 household income ceiling and CPF Housing Grant eligibility.
  • Future open-market resale buyers and PR upgraders targeted upon 5-year MOP privatization (2036).
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About Sembawang Road EC

Sembawang Road EC is an upcoming ~265-unit boutique Executive Condominium development by Oriental Pacific Development (subsidiary of JBE Holdings / consortium), secluded along Jalan Cherpen off Sembawang Road in District 27.

Secured at a competitive land tender of $197.777 million ($692 PSF PPR) in September 2025, the project holds a distinguished position as one of Singapore’s five grandfathered Executive Condominiums tendered prior to the May 2026 policy revision. Buyers benefit from the classic 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), 10-year full privatization framework, Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS) eligibility, standard 70/30 first-timer/second-timer balloting quotas, and the $16,000 household income ceiling.

Zoned at an intimate plot ratio of 1.4, Sembawang Road EC stands out as an exclusive low-rise, 5-storey resort sanctuary immediately bordering the low-density landed housing enclave of Sembawang Springs. Residents enjoy tranquil suburban living paired with proximity to Canberra MRT (NS12) and Sembawang MRT (NS11).

Everyday amenities and retail hubs are within easy reach, including Sembawang Shopping Centre, Canberra Plaza, Sun Plaza, and the landmark Bukit Canberra integrated sports and community hub. Reputable schools in the surrounding vicinity include Sembawang Primary, Wellington Primary, Canberra Primary, and Sir Manasseh Meyer International School.

Targeted for preview in Q3 2027 with estimated TOP in 2031, Sembawang Road EC offers full condominium facilities, up to $30,000 in CPF Housing Grants for eligible first-timers, and zero upfront ABSD for Singaporean HDB upgraders.

Sembawang Road EC Unit Mix & Planned Blueprint

Developer's official unit tier distribution — Classic & Luxury Collections breakdown.

TypeSize RangeFrom PriceIndicative PSFLayout & Provision Notes
3 Bedroom Classic ~920 sqft From ~$1,334,000 Est. ~$1,450 psf Efficient squarish layout · Ideal entry unit for eligible first-timer Singaporean families
3 Bedroom Premium + Yard ~1,020 sqft From ~$1,540,200 Est. ~$1,510 psf Functional enclosed kitchen with dedicated utility yard and household shelter
4 Bedroom Deluxe ~1,200 sqft From ~$1,884,000 Est. ~$1,570 psf Generous living & dining volume with junior master ensuite for multi-generation households
5 Bedroom Luxury Suite ~1,450 sqft From ~$2,363,500 Est. ~$1,630 psf Signature presidential floor plans with unblocked views over the adjacent landed enclave

Based on developer preliminary info kit & floorplan releases — subject to final survey and authority approval.

🎓 Primary 1 School Catchment near Sembawang Road EC (MOE 1km & 2km)

Official MOE Primary 1 registration priority zones calculated from OneMap geospatial data.

Phase 2C Priority Within 1 km (3 Schools)
Phase 2C Supplementary 1 km – 2 km (6 Schools)
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Other Nearby Schools & Institutions (Secondary, JC & Mixed Level)

  • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Secondary (S1-S5) 445m · 6 min
  • Yishun Secondary School Secondary (S1-S5) 1224m · 15 min
  • Sembawang Secondary School Secondary (S1-S5) 1330m · 17 min
  • Yishun Town Secondary School Secondary (S1-S5) 1440m · 18 min
  • Northland Secondary School Secondary (S1-S5) 1499m · 19 min

Singapore MOE Primary 1 registration prioritises homes within 1 km (Phase 2C Priority) and within 1–2 km (Phase 2C Supplementary). Sourced from official OneMap MOE registries.

Sembawang Road EC Location, Transit & Neighbourhood Amenities

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Canberra MRT (NS12) (~950m, 12 mins walk)

Nearby MRT Stations

Nearby Malls

  • Sembawang Shopping Centre466m
  • Canberra Plaza735m
  • Sun Plaza1557m
  • Northpoint City1889m
  • Junction 92072m
  • Wisteria Mall3336m

Supermarkets

  • Cold Storage463m
  • FairPrice735m
  • Cold Storage1442m
  • Sheng Siong1475m
  • FairPrice1557m
  • Prime Supermarket1575m

Straight-line distances, sourced from OneMap. Approximate — actual walking routes may differ.

Sembawang Road EC Master Plan & Neighbourhood Amenities Map

Sembawang Road EC, nearby MRT stations, shopping malls, and supermarkets within walking and driving distance.

Sembawang Road EC Site Plan & Resident Facilities

Legend from the developer's site plan.

🏊 Resort Aquatic
  • 50m Lap Pool
  • Sunken Pool Lounge
  • Children's Water Play
  • Jacuzzi Spa Pavilion
💪 Wellness & Social
  • Clubhouse Pavilion
  • Gymnasium Overlooking Pool
  • BBQ Dining Pavilions
  • Lush Lawn & Courtyard

Sembawang Road EC Mortgage & Affordability Calculator

Indicative monthly instalment — adjust the rate to match your bank's package.

Max 75% for a first housing loan, tenure ≤30yr not past age 65.
Indicative only — actual rates depend on lender, profile and TDSR.
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Stamp Duty & Affordability

Indicative BSD/ABSD payable and a TDSR affordability check.

Car loans, personal loans, other mortgages, credit card min. sums, etc.
Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD)
S$ 0
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD)
S$ 0
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Indicative only, based on IRAS BSD/ABSD rates and MAS's 55% TDSR threshold. Actual duties/eligibility depend on your full financial profile — consult a conveyancing lawyer or mortgage advisor.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sembawang Road EC

Key facts, pricing benchmarks, closest MRT connectivity, and Primary 1 school registration details.

What is the price and average PSF of Sembawang Road EC?

Units at Sembawang Road EC have indicative prices starting from Est. $1,450 – $1,650 PSF. Official prices vary depending on stack, floor level, and layout configuration.

Which MRT station is closest to Sembawang Road EC?

The nearest MRT station to Sembawang Road EC is Sembawang MRT (NS11), located approximately 1,359m (17 min walk) from the development.

What is the tenure and estimated TOP date for Sembawang Road EC?

Sembawang Road EC is a 99-year Leasehold EC development with an estimated Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) date of 2031.

Who is the developer of Sembawang Road EC?

Sembawang Road EC is developed by Oriental Pacific Development.

Which primary schools are within 1km of Sembawang Road EC?

Under Singapore MOE Primary 1 registration (Phase 2C priority), primary schools situated within the 1km radius include: Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Sembawang Primary School, Yishun Primary School.

Where can I get the official floor plans and e-brochure for Sembawang Road EC?

You can download the official floor plans, unit mix breakdown, and developer e-brochure directly on CondoWatch.sg via the E-Brochure request form.

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