Stars of Kovan Review — Serangoon Gardens / Hougang / Punggol · D19
HuatScore: 67/100 — Good
Is Stars of Kovan a good buy?
HuatScore rates Stars of Kovan 67/100 — a "Good" verdict. That makes it a conditional buy for buyers who prioritise a central, well-connected address and investors chasing a workable ~3.4% yield. Strongest card: Both anchors locked in. Main watch-out: District price gap is wide. Negotiate hard — pricing leaves little margin of safety.
Last updated 2026-08-20 · scored against URA caveat data.
Key facts
- Verdict: Good
- Region: Outside Central Region
- Tenure: 99-yr leasehold
- Avg PSF: ~$1,945 psf
- Price from: S$0.94M
Live market data
- Resale transactions (12mo): 17
- Recent resale PSF: ~$1,930 psf
- Gross rental yield: 3.4%
What works in its favour
- Both anchors locked in: 993m to HOLY INNOCENTS' PRIMARY SCHOOL [SAP] and 240m (~3-min walk) to Kovan MRT (Exit C). Strictly within the P1 1km zone, plus walkable to the nearest MRT entrance. This is the non-negotiable demand anchor — kiasu parents AND yield-chasing investors are both your buyers.
- Popular primary inside 1km — HOLY INNOCENTS' PRIMARY SCHOOL: HOLY INNOCENTS' PRIMARY SCHOOL is SAP. These primaries are heavily oversubscribed, so addresses inside the 1km P1 zone hold a durable premium — kiasu parents will pay up to keep this option open.
- Tight new-launch competition: Only 1 active private launch in your district — scarcity supports resale liquidity and pricing.
- 3-bedder × investment — appreciation sweet spot: Sells into the deepest pool — owner-occupier families. That demand floor drives durable capital appreciation. The investor default for total return, not just headline yield.
What to watch out for
- District price gap is wide: New launch PSF is +33% above the 5–10 year resale median in Serangoon Gardens / Hougang / Punggol. Market needs ~7 years of growth to match the entry price.
- Thin transaction volume: Only 17 resale deals in the past year. Equity trap risk — when you want to exit, very few buyers to anchor against.
Who Stars of Kovan suits
- Buyers who prioritise a central, well-connected address
- Yield investors — ~3.4% gross is workable; favour larger unit types
- Buyers who value a stable, established neighbourhood over speculative upside
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a margin of safety — pricing is full and leaves little room for error
- Short-term flippers — stamp duty + agent fees demand a 5-year minimum hold
- Buyers wanting a guaranteed top-tier primary within 1km walking distance
Huat Kueh says
Holy Innocents' Primary School in the 1km ring — parents confirm circling. Middle of the road. Your other assets decide this one.