The Essence

Developer: Chong Kuo Development Pte Ltd
Architect: Park + Associates Pte Ltd
Site Area: 4282.90 Sqm / 46,092 Sqft
No. Of Units: 84 residential units
Tenure: 99 Year Leasehold From 04 May 2018
District: 26
TOP: 2022
Carpark: 84 Resident Lots, 8 Visitor Lots, 2 Accessible Lots
Unit Types:
1-Bedroom + Study unit: 538 to 689 sqft (12 Units)
2-Bedroom unit: 624 to 786 sqft (12 Units)
2-Bedroom Premium unit: 689 to 1001 sqft (40 Units)
3-Bedroom unit: 1044 to 1389 sqft (10 Units)
3-Bedroom Premium unit: 1227 to 1679 sqft (10 Units)

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Category: Past Launches Tags: 99 to 110 Years, Condos/Apts, District 26 (Mandai/Upper Thomson), Outside Central Region

About The Essence

About The Essence
The Essence is an 84-unit condominium complex that sits along Chong Kuo Road, part of the Singapore government’s designated rejuvenation region. Nestled in a private residential enclave, it enjoys a low density environment that assures a peaceful lifestyle.

Life in Rhythm
Specially conceptualised for life’s every rhythm, The Essence exists together with the dweller in perfect harmony.

Every leaf, every stone, every ray of sunshine is perfectly designed for optimum wellbeing.

A haven for nature lovers
Strategically nestled right within 4 major water bodies with each its own park, The Essence is one with nature. Indulge in strolls through verdant foilage, or take an afternoon respite along calm waters.

Lower Seletar Reservoir Park Upper Seletar Reservoir Park Lower Peirce Reservoir Park Sembawang Park Connector Upper Peirce Reservoir Park Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Be a neighbour to Mandai Integrated Resort
With government plans and investment underway to turn the leafy swathe of Mandai into a 126ha eco-tourism hub, the area will house the famous Singapore Zoo, the River Safari, the Night Safari, the Bird Park, and the new Rainforest Park from as early as 2020.

There will also be eco-sensitive accommodations such as camps, tents and family rooms, together with Singapore’s very first Banyan Tree resort.

Beautiful and colourful toucan in Jurong Bird Park

Gateway to important hubs
The Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is slated to complete by end 2024, which brings greater accessibility and convenience to dwellers of The Essence.

Seafood restaurant on stilts by the beach of Senibong, Johor Bahru at sunset on a low tide

Direct access to city centre
Just 500m away is the new Springleaf station (on the Thomson-East Coast Line), which will be operational by The Essence’s TOP.

The Thomson-East Coast Line is connected to every current MRT line.

Enjoy direct access to Orchard and Marina Bay stations, which are around 20 minutes away on the Southbound track.

Also, with Woodlands North station just 3 stations from Springleaf station (Northbound track), Johor Bahru becomes a convenient destination.

Convenient routes to other districts
In addition, The Essence is conveniently located a short distance away from the North-South integrated transport corridor, which is expected to be completed around 2026. Running parallel to the Central Expressway (CTE), it will greatly reduce time taken for inter-town travel. A cycling path along the entire stretch of the highway will also link up Park Connector Networks and the dedicated cycling path networks within HDB towns along the corridor.

Enjoy a gastronomical adventure
Located near a variety of local and international cuisines, your tastebuds will never be bored!

Source: Wildseed Café & Bar and Poppy Floral Studio

Lap Pool
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our 40m lap pool, surrounded by flourishing plants

Pool Deck
Relax and bask in the warm, afternoon sun on our spacious pool deck

Gymnasium
Get your dose of exercise with our gym weights and cardio machines

Kids Pool
Let your children play safely with our designated kids pool

Pool Pavilion
Dine with family and friends with the scenic backdrop of the lap pool and the sunset – great for parties and gatherings with a comfortable seating area

Contemplation and Serenity Courts
Unwind and take in the fresh air amidst calming greenery with family and friends

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THE ESSENCE Sales and Rental Transactions

Property market snapshot

Prices, rents and activity

Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Size and bedroom options show recorded transactions in the selected period; they do not describe every unit type in the development. The period ends before the current month. Sales filters apply to sales; bedroom selection applies to rentals. The same filters apply to the figures, charts and transaction tables below.

THE ESSENCE · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
The imported URA data contains 2 sales and 7 rental contracts matching the selected period and filters.

Median single-unit sale price: S$1,265,000, based on 2 sales. Median strata sale price per square foot: S$1,264 / sqft, based on 2 sales. Median monthly rent: S$3,600, based on 7 rental contracts.

Sale type: All sale types. Sales unit size: 1,000–1,499 sqft. Rental bedrooms: All bedroom counts. Figures based on fewer than five records have limited samples. Historical transactions describe this sample, not current asking prices, rental listings or a valuation.

Median sale priceS$1,265,0002 single-unit sales · All sale typesLimited sample

Median sale PSFS$1,264 / sqft2 strata sales · All sale typesLimited sample

Median monthly rentS$3,6007 rental contracts

Recorded activity2 sale records7 rental contracts · selected period

The sale cards combine sale types. Choose New Sale, Sub Sale or Resale for a focused comparison; the size breakdown keeps those types separate.

Sale prices by unit size

Median transaction price; sale types shown separately. Bars share a zero-based scale within this panel. Select a size label to filter sales.

1,000–1,499 sqftResale · 2 sales

S$1,265,000Middle 50%: Limited sample — fewer than 5 recordsMedian PSF: S$1,264 · 2 sales

Exact sales breakdown and price extremes

Size / type	Sales	Median price	Middle 50%	Min–max price	Median PSF
1,000–1,499 sqft · Resale	2	S$1,265,000	Limited sample — fewer than 5 records	S$1,250,000 – S$1,280,000	S$1,264

Monthly rents by bedrooms

Median monthly rent. Bars share a zero-based scale within this panel. Select a bedroom label to filter rentals.

2 bedrooms6 rental contracts

S$3,575 / monthMiddle 50%: S$3,363 – S$3,750

3 bedrooms1 rental contract

S$4,700 / monthMiddle 50%: Limited sample — fewer than 5 records

Exact rental breakdown and rent extremes

Bedrooms	Contracts	Median rent	Middle 50%	Min–max rent
2 bedrooms	6	S$3,575	S$3,363 – S$3,750	S$3,100 – S$4,000
3 bedrooms	1	S$4,700	Limited sample — fewer than 5 records	S$4,700 – S$4,700

How to read these figures

Medians describe the transactions in this view, not a valuation or a change in every home’s value. Middle 50% is the 25th–75th percentile, shown only with at least five observations; smaller groups are flagged. Minima and maxima are available in the breakdown tables. Percentiles use linear interpolation.

Price and PSF statistics include only sales explicitly recorded as one unit. Bulk sales and records with an unknown unit count remain in the detailed table when All unit sizes is selected. PSF uses unrounded strata area; size bands use rounded square feet. A size band does not identify bedrooms, penthouses, layout or unit condition.

Rental bedrooms are as reported; missing or non-numeric values are Not stated. Rental sizes are ranges. Rents and sales are separate samples: no project yield or exact rental PSF is inferred.

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THE ESSENCE · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · All sale types · 1,000–1,499 sqft · All bedroom counts

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Rental reference in the selected view: median S$3,600 / month from 7 contracts. These contracts may cover different-sized homes. Check the bedroom breakdown and records before choosing your rent assumption.

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Calculation and exclusions

Gross rental yield = monthly rent × 12 ÷ purchase price × 100.

Annual income after entered expenses = monthly rent × (12 − vacant months) − monthly maintenance × 12 − annual property tax − other annual running costs. Yield after entered expenses divides that income by purchase price.

Results use your assumptions and are indicative, before financing and personal income tax. The denominator excludes stamp duties, legal fees, renovation, furnishing and other acquisition costs. Include recurring insurance, repairs and letting costs in other running costs where relevant. No appreciation, mortgage repayment or return on equity is calculated. Historical rental contracts do not guarantee future rent or occupancy.

History and activity

How transactions changed over time

Monthly · Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

The active filters also apply here. Value axes start at zero and adjust to the selected records; check their labels when comparing views. Each point shows a period median; the bars below count recorded sales or rental contracts. Different sale types and rental bedroom counts have separate series. These changes can reflect the mix of homes transacted, rather than appreciation of an individual home.

Sale PSF history

Median S$/sqft for single-unit strata sales, by sale type.

Resale

On a narrow screen, swipe the chart horizontally. Tap a point/bar or use the period controls for exact figures.

Inspect period

Mar 2026

1 sale records in this period.

Resale: S$1,249 / sqft · 1 sale · limited sample

Exact history and activity table

Period	Resale median PSF	Resale sales	Sale records
Oct 2025	—	0	0
Nov 2025	—	0	0
Dec 2025	—	0	0
Jan 2026	S$1,279	1 (limited)	1
Feb 2026	—	0	0
Mar 2026	S$1,249	1 (limited)	1
Apr 2026	—	0	0
May 2026	—	0	0
Jun 2026	—	0	0
Jul 2026	—	0	0
Aug 2026	—	0	0
Sep 2026	—	0	0

Monthly rent history

Median monthly rent in S$, by reported bedroom count.

2 bedrooms3 bedrooms

On a narrow screen, swipe the chart horizontally. Tap a point/bar or use the period controls for exact figures.

Inspect period

Aug 2026

2 rental contracts in this period.

2 bedrooms: S$3,775 / month · 2 rental contracts · limited sample
3 bedrooms: No qualifying observations

Exact history and activity table

Period	2 bedrooms median rent	2 bedrooms rental contracts	3 bedrooms median rent	3 bedrooms rental contracts	Rental contracts
Oct 2025	S$3,600	1 (limited)	—	0	1
Nov 2025	—	0	S$4,700	1 (limited)	1
Dec 2025	S$3,300	1 (limited)	—	0	1
Jan 2026	—	0	—	0	0
Feb 2026	—	0	—	0	0
Mar 2026	S$3,800	1 (limited)	—	0	1
Apr 2026	S$3,100	1 (limited)	—	0	1
May 2026	—	0	—	0	0
Jun 2026	—	0	—	0	0
Jul 2026	—	0	—	0	0
Aug 2026	S$3,775	2 (limited)	—	0	2
Sep 2026	—	0	—	0	0

Filled points have at least five qualifying observations; hollow points have fewer than five. Lines join only adjacent filled points. Gaps are not estimated or filled with zeros. For five-year views, edge quarters marked * may contain fewer than three selected months. Sale activity bars include all selected sale records; PSF points use only qualifying single-unit strata sales.

Individual sale comparison

Sale price versus unit size

Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · 2 qualifying sale records. The period, sale-type and unit-size filters above apply. Bedroom filters affect rentals only

Each plotted position represents one or more sales at that size and price. Tap a marker or select a record below for its contract month, floor range and PSF. Markers with a number contain multiple records; none are discarded.

Resale

Both axes start at zero and adjust to the selected sales. All qualifying sales, including extreme values, remain shown. Swipe horizontally on a narrow screen. Identical positions are grouped without moving the data points. Nearby markers can overlap; the selector and table retain every eligible record.

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#1 · Mar 2026 · Resale · 1,001 sqft · S$1,250,000 · floor 01-05

S$1,249 / sqft

Exact plotted sales table

Record	Contract month	Sale type	Floor range	Size (sqft)	Price (S$)	PSF (S$/sqft)
1	Mar 2026	Resale	01-05	1,001	1,250,000	1,249
2	Jan 2026	Resale	01-05	1,001	1,280,000	1,279

0 selected records excluded from this plot: only explicitly single-unit strata sales with positive numeric prices and areas qualify. Size positions and PSF use unrounded area; displayed sizes are rounded. Record numbers refer to this view and are not unit identifiers. No fitted price or valuation is inferred.

Sales Transactions

Contract month	Type of sale	Floor range	Area (sqft)	Sale price (S$)	Price (S$/sqft)	Units in transaction
Mar 2026	Resale	01-05	1,001	1,250,000	1,249	1
Jan 2026	Resale	01-05	1,001	1,280,000	1,279	1

Last downloaded: 29 Oct 2026, 12:21 SGT. 2 matching records in the selected period.

Rental Contracts

Latest recorded lease start: Aug 2026.

Lease start month	Bedrooms	Area range (sqft)	Monthly rent (S$)
Aug 2026	2	600-700	3,550
Aug 2026	2	800-900	4,000
Apr 2026	2	700-800	3,100
Mar 2026	2	1000-1100	3,800
Dec 2025	2	700-800	3,300
Nov 2025	3	1200-1300	4,700
Oct 2025	2	700-800	3,600

Last downloaded: 27 Oct 2026, 17:09 SGT. 7 matching records in the selected period.

Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), accessed through the URA Data Service. Data made available under the Singapore Open Data Licence. Areas are rounded; rental areas are ranges. Records may be revised and do not identify exact units. Multiple transactions in the same month are not ordered by day. These records are historical transactions, not current listings or valuations.

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