East Coast: D15 Property Guide for Buyers and Sellers in 2026
Updated 2026-08-28
East Coast spans postal district D15 and covers the neighbourhoods of Katong, Marine Parade, Siglap and Bayshore. With 208 live listings averaging S$6.98 million and a property mix weighted towards landed homes, the area combines Peranakan heritage charm with newly upgraded rail connectivity on the Thomson-East Coast Line.
Living in East Coast
East Coast has long been one of Singapore's most desirable residential addresses, stretching along the southeastern shoreline from Tanjong Rhu to Siglap. The area sits within District 15 in the East Region and is defined by tree-lined streets, freehold landed enclaves and a cultural identity rooted in its Peranakan heritage. Katong and neighbouring Joo Chiat form the heart of this identity, with the pastel conservation shophouses of Koon Seng Road and the restaurant row along East Coast Road drawing both residents and visitors.
The housing stock is varied. Of the 208 properties currently listed on Hombble, 138 are landed homes and 70 are condominiums, reflecting the neighbourhood's reputation as one of Singapore's prime landed enclaves. The average asking price is S$6,981,330 at an average size of 4,384 square feet, working out to roughly S$1,786 per square foot. Freehold terraced houses in Katong, Frankel Estate and Telok Kurau typically trade between S$2,100 and S$3,100 per square foot, while newer condominiums have launched above S$2,400 per square foot.
Transport and Connectivity
The single biggest change to East Coast in recent years is rail. The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4 opened on 23 June 2024, delivering seven new MRT stations to a district that previously had none: Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap and Bayshore. Two further stations, Bedok South and Sungei Bedok, are due to open in the second half of 2026 as part of TEL Stage 5. Sungei Bedok will serve as an interchange with the Downtown Line.
Road access remains strong. The East Coast Parkway connects D15 directly to the CBD in one direction and Changi Airport in the other. The Marine Coastal Expressway and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway provide additional routes north and into the city centre. A dense bus network along East Coast Road and Marine Parade supplements rail and road links.
Schools and Amenities
District 15 is well served by established schools. Tao Nan School, a SAP school on Still Road South, is one of the most sought-after primary schools on the island, and its one-kilometre enrolment radius covers parts of Katong. Other notable primary schools include Tanjong Katong Primary, CHIJ (Katong) Primary and Haig Girls' School. At the secondary level, Victoria School on Siglap Road, CHIJ Katong Convent, Tanjong Katong Girls' School and Dunman High School are all within reach. The Canadian International School on Tanjong Katong Road serves the expatriate community.
For daily needs, Parkway Parade on Marine Parade Road is the area's flagship mall with over 250 shops. i12 Katong on East Coast Road offers a more lifestyle-oriented mix, and Katong V provides additional retail and dining near Dakota MRT. Healthcare is covered by Parkway East Hospital, a private full-service facility on Joo Chiat Place, and the SingHealth Marine Parade Polyclinic for public primary care.
East Coast Park, at 185 hectares and 15 kilometres of coastline, is Singapore's largest park. It provides cycling paths, water sports, barbecue pits and hawker dining, all within walking distance of most D15 homes. Katong Park MRT station is roughly a seven-minute walk from the park entrance.
New Launches and Market Activity
The most significant recent launch in the district was Emerald of Katong on Jalan Tembusu, a 846-unit condominium by Sim Lian Land. It sold 835 units on its launch weekend in November 2024 at an average price of S$2,621 per square foot, making it the top-selling project in Singapore for the year. That level of demand underscored the market's confidence in D15's post-TEL fundamentals. Smaller freehold projects at Joo Chiat Place and Still Road have also come to market at prices above S$2,400 per square foot.
Singapore-wide landed housing prices rose 7.7 per cent in 2025 after a subdued 0.9 per cent in 2024. District 15's concentration of landed stock positions it to benefit from continued demand in this segment, particularly among buyers seeking freehold tenure close to the city.
Outlook and Developments
Two government-led initiatives will shape East Coast over the coming decade. The Long Island project, first announced at the 2019 National Day Rally, plans to reclaim roughly 800 hectares of land off the East Coast to create coastal defences against rising sea levels, a new freshwater reservoir and recreational space. Site investigation works began in August 2025 and preparatory works commenced in early 2026. The project has a horizon of 15 years or more.
Further inland, the planned decommissioning of Paya Lebar Air Base in the 2030s will lift the height restrictions that currently cap development across much of eastern Singapore, potentially unlocking redevelopment and intensification opportunities in District 15 and its surrounds. The URA Draft Master Plan 2025 also designates the Bayshore area for a new residential estate with an integrated transport hub and central linear park, reinforcing the government's vision for the East as a live-work-play corridor.