Six launches. 3,000 units. 94% sold through. Why would anyone buy the seventh? Because Kingsford secured the lowest land cost in Lentor, CHIJ SNGS is within 1km, and the family unit mix is what every previous launch got wrong. Here is the honest case.
Upper Thomson, Lentor and Springleaf are three distinct investment stories within the same TEL corridor. Here is how each zone reads in 2026 and where opportunity still exists.
Lentor has evolved from a quiet pocket into a premier residential enclave. With 99% of the first 2,900+ units already sold, the 2026 "State-of-Play" focuses on the final pieces of the puzzle: the launch of Lentor Gardens Residences and a record-breaking land bid that signals a new $2,500 PSF era.
Upper Thomson Rd Parcel A by Wee Hur + GSC. ~595 units, ASP ~$2,503 psf. The priciest OCR launch in D26's pipeline — but is the Upper Thomson premium real? James Ong reviews the pricing, MCST risks, and who should queue.
Mixed-use, ~875 units at Chencharu Close in District 26. ASP ~$2,370 psf. James Ong breaks down whether this Lentor-Springleaf corridor launch is worth your CPF
GuocoLand just paid $1,278 psf ppr — a record for Lentor Hills. 4 of 6 launches fully sold. Next project: est. $2,700 psf. If you're watching Lentor, here's the complete data picture before the launch books open.
Three new launches. Same road. Same MRT. Very different price points. Here's what the URA transaction data and unit mix actually tell you about Lentor Hills Residences in 2026 — before you commit to a viewing.
Upper Thomson has the schools, the character, and the track record. Lentor has the trajectory, the affordability, and six launches at 94% sold before the seventh even prices. Here's the honest data-backed comparison for buyers deciding between Singapore's two fastest-rising northern corridors.
