Why so few new launches in Khatib?
Khatib has been an HDB-dominated neighbourhood for decades, with only a handful of private condos and ECs. Very few new private sites have been released here, so buyers searching for a Khatib new launch condo have mostly had to look at resale projects or go further afield to Woodlands, Sembawang or Ang Mo Kio.
That changes with Chencharu Central Residences. It is the first private site in Chencharu, the new estate HDB is building west of Khatib MRT, and it comes with a bus interchange, hawker centre and retail built in.
Khatib travel times
- WoodlandsNS9 · TE25 stops
- YishunNS131 stop
- KhatibNS14Chencharu Central Residences
- Yio Chu KangNS151 stop
- Ang Mo KioNS162 stops
- BishanNS17 · CC153 stops
- NewtonNS21 · DT117 stops
- OrchardNS22 · TE148 stops
- Raffles PlaceNS26 · EW1412 stops
City in one ride
Khatib to Orchard is 8 stops and to Raffles Place 12 stops on the North-South Line, with no transfer.
Northern job hubs
Woodlands Regional Centre is 5 stops away, and the Yishun and Seletar industrial areas are a short drive.
Healthcare
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is one stop away at Yishun, and Khatib Polyclinic is in the neighbourhood.
Khatib vs other parts of Yishun
| Khatib / Chencharu | Yishun Central | East Yishun | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRT | Khatib (NS14) | Yishun (NS13) | Bus to Yishun MRT |
| Feel | Quieter, greener, near the reservoir | Busy town centre, Northpoint City | Residential, near Yishun Park |
| New private supply | Chencharu Central Residences | Limited | Limited |
| Integrated amenities | New bus interchange and hawker centre | Existing interchange and mall | Neighbourhood centres |
What makes Chencharu Central Residences different
- Integrated: a bus interchange, hawker centre and retail downstairs.
- New estate: part of a planned town with new parks, a bus-only corridor and green links.
- Family-focused: 2- to 5-bedroom homes, with no 1-bedders reported.
- Fresh lease: a new 99-year lease, compared with resale condos that are 15 to 25 years into theirs.
Prices: new launch vs resale in Khatib
New launches are typically priced well above older resale condos nearby, reflecting the fresh lease, modern layouts, new facilities and current land costs. Analysts expect Chencharu Central Residences to average above S$2,300 psf. When comparing, look at the total price (the quantum) for the size you need, not just the psf. Also factor in the longer lease and the integrated amenities. See the price guide for illustrative prices by unit type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there new launch condos near Khatib MRT?
Chencharu Central Residences, targeted to preview in 1Q 2027, is the main upcoming new launch near Khatib MRT. Most other private homes around Khatib are older resale condos and executive condominiums.
Is Khatib a good place to live?
Khatib is a quiet, green part of Yishun with Lower Seletar Reservoir, Yishun Stadium and HomeTeamNS nearby. It has a direct North-South Line link to the city, with Orchard 8 stops away.
How old are the condos near Khatib?
Most private condos around Khatib and western Yishun were completed between the late 1990s and the 2010s. Chencharu Central Residences will be among the newest, with a fresh 99-year lease.