Changi Airport
87min
4
S$ 2.47
Raffles Place
55min
1
S$ 2.20
Orchard Road
46min
1
S$ 2.02
| Address | 1 CHONG KUO ROAD |
|---|---|
| Postal code | 779830 |
| Status | New Launch |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1.4034552703133, 103.817166063819 |
| Completion | TBC |
| Tenure | 99-Year Leasehold |
| Launch date | TBC |
| Project size | TBC |
| Units | TBC |
| District | D26 |
| Neighbourhood | Yishun |
| Blocks | TBC |
| Property type | Condo |
| Developer | TBC |
| Destination | Transfers | Duration | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | 4 | 87 min | S$ 2.47 |
| Raffles Place | 1 | 55 min | S$ 2.20 |
| Orchard Road | 1 | 46 min | S$ 2.02 |
The Essence is a 99-year leasehold condo apartment project located in Yishun, developed by Chong Kuo Development Pte. Ltd. It has a remaining lease of 91 years. The nearest MRT station is Springleaf MRT. The resident profile is estimated to be 75% owners and 25% tenants, based on rental transaction volume.
Residents can enjoy a range of facilities including a lap pool, pool deck, and a gym. Outdoor amenities feature a pavilion and BBQ area.
The location provides convenient access to various amenities and transport options, including MRT stations, bus stops, schools, supermarkets, parks, clinics, banks, ATMs, post boxes, and post offices. Travel times to key destinations by public transport include Changi Airport (4 transfers, 87 mins, S$2.47), Raffles Place (1 transfer, 55 mins, S$2.20), and Orchard Road (1 transfer, 46 mins, S$2.02).
The Essence offers 64 two-bedroom units (50-93 sqm / 538-1,001 sqft) priced from S$700,000 to S$1.34 million (S$1,114-S$1,763 psf), across 2-room premium, 2-room, and 1+1 room types. Additionally, there are 20 three-bedroom units (97-156 sqm / 1,044-1,679 sqft) available from S$1.37 million to S$1.81 million (S$1,078-S$1,361 psf) in various 3-room configurations. Specific layouts include 3-bedroom units (C2R 1,679 sqft, C2aG/C2a 1,227 sqft, C2 1,259 sqft, C1R 1,389 sqft, C1aG/C1a 1,044 sqft, C1 1,076 sqft). Two-bedroom premium units come in sizes such as B5G/B5 (818 sqft), B4G/B4 (689 sqft), B3R (1,001 sqft), B3aG/B3a/B3 (732 sqft), B2R2 (893 sqft), B2R1 (904 sqft), and B2aG/B2a/B2 (700 sqft). Standard 2-bedroom units are B1R2 (786 sqft), B1R1 (753 sqft), and B1 (624 sqft). The 1+1 room units are offered as A2R (581 sqft), A2 (538 sqft), A1R (689 sqft), and A1 (538 sqft).
The Essence is located at 1 Chong Kuo Road, 779830, in Yishun (District 26). Completed in 2023, the development is approximately 3 years old. As of September 2026, 23 units are listed for resale, starting from S$899,000. Recent transactions over the last six months show prices between S$770,000 and S$1,250,000, with an average transacted price of S$1,475.99 psf. The highest PSF recorded was S$1,762.82 in November 2023 for a 2-bedroom unit, while the lowest was S$1,078.02 psf. Historical data indicates many homeowners have seen profits upon resale, with the largest recorded profit being S$258,050, though actual returns vary by purchase details and holding period.
