Side-by-side comparison
When buyers compare Chencharu Central Residences vs Parktown Residence, they are comparing the two most recent HDB-tendered integrated sites. Both have a bus interchange and a hawker centre within the development. The main differences are location, MRT timing, scale and price.
| Chencharu Central Residences | Parktown Residence | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chencharu Close, Yishun (D27) | Tampines Avenue 11, Tampines North (D18) |
| Developer | Evia, Gamuda Land, Ho Lee Group | UOL, Singapore Land, CapitaLand Development |
| Homes | About 875 | About 1,193 |
| Land rate | S$980 psf ppr (2025) | About S$885 psf ppr (2024) |
| Integrated amenities | Bus interchange, hawker centre, retail | Bus interchange, hawker centre, community club, retail |
| MRT | Khatib (NSL), operating now | Tampines North (Cross Island Line), future |
| Launch | Preview targeted 1Q 2027 | February 2025 |
| Price | Forecast above S$2,300 psf | Reported ~S$2,360 psf average at launch |
Details are from public reports and may differ from final figures. Parktown Residence figures are as reported at launch.
Where Chencharu Central Residences leads
- MRT today. Khatib station is already open, with a direct line to Orchard and Raffles Place.
- Smaller project. About 875 homes in mid-rise blocks may feel less dense.
- Family mix. No 1-bedders reported, so the community is likely to be mostly owner-occupiers.
Where Parktown Residence leads
- Community club included in the development.
- Tampines regional centre and Changi Business Park nearby for jobs.
- Earlier completion, since it launched about two years earlier.
Which suits you?
If you work in the city or the north, want an MRT that is already running, and have family in Yishun, Chencharu Central Residences is the natural fit. If your life is centred on the east, Parktown Residence is the closer comparison. In both cases, the integrated amenities are the main draw. See our guide to living in a condo with a bus interchange, or register to compare prices when Chencharu's list is out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Parktown Residence sell at launch?
Parktown Residence launched in February 2025 and was reported to have sold about 87% of its units over the launch weekend, at a reported average of around S$2,360 psf.
Is Chencharu Central Residences cheaper than Parktown Residence?
The Chencharu Central Residences price list has not been released. Analysts expect an average above S$2,300 psf, which would be broadly similar to Parktown Residence's launch average. Final prices may differ.
Which has better MRT access?
Chencharu Central Residences is about a 5 to 7 minute walk from Khatib MRT on the North-South Line today. Parktown Residence will be near Tampines North station on the upcoming Cross Island Line, which is not yet open.