Agents’ Briefing: CapitaLand Launches LyndenWoods from S$2,200 PSF

CapitaLand Development is set to preview LyndenWoods, its latest residential offering, on 28 June. Prices start at S$2,200 psf, positioning it competitively in the evolving District 5 market.

Project Highlights

• Location: Science Park Drive, District 5
• Tenure: 99-year leasehold
• Units: 343 units across two 24-storey towers
• Unit Mix: 67% two-bedders (635–883 sq ft), priced from S$1.39 million

LyndenWoods represents the second phase of the Singapore Science Park rejuvenation, following the launch of the Geneo Life Science and Innovation Cluster, and is primed to benefit from the growth of this vibrant precinct.

Market Context & Pricing Insights

• At the recent Bloomsbury Residences launch at Media Circle, developers moved 90 units (~25.1%) at an average of S$2,474 psf.
• As of May 2025, property seekers in District 5 have an average budget of ~S$1.4 million for 600–800 sq ft homes, with pricing depending on age, tenure, and proximity to MRT stations.

Unique Selling Points for Agents to Leverage

Prime Rental Catchment

• Near Singapore Science Parks I & II, NUS, and business nodes.
• Strong tenant pool from researchers, tech talent, and international students, particularly in AI and life sciences, creating counter-cyclical rental demand.

Excellent Connectivity

• Just 6 minutes’ sheltered walk to Kent Ridge MRT, linking directly to the city.
• Quick access to the AYE for seamless travel across Singapore.

Lifestyle & Amenities

• Close to eateries and retail options at NUH, NUS, and the future Geneo cluster.
• Ideal for professionals seeking live-work-play convenience in a fast-developing precinct.

Appealing to Upgraders

• Attractive for owners from older projects like Normanton Park Residence, who may wish to cash out on equity gains and upgrade to newer developments.

Agent Action Points

• Engage Investor Clients: Emphasise robust rental yields driven by the science and innovation cluster.
• Position LyndenWoods as an Upgrade Option: Reach out to District 5 homeowners sitting on capital appreciation from earlier purchases.
• Highlight Future Growth: Showcase the area’s transformation into a life sciences and innovation hub—an appealing narrative for long-term investors and owner-occupiers alike.
• Price Positioning: Frame LyndenWoods as competitively priced versus recent launches, while pointing out its superior proximity to MRT and major employment hubs.

LyndenWoods isn’t just a new condo—it’s a gateway into District 5’s next chapter as a science, innovation, and lifestyle hub. For agents, it offers a compelling opportunity to ride the momentum of transformation and engage both investors and upgraders seeking future-ready homes.