Project Guide · District 23 · Hillview / Bukit Batok / Choa Chu Kang
The Myst: Honest Buying Guide
The Myst by CDL — 408 units, 99yr leasehold, Upper Bukit Timah D23. 4BR from S$3.209M. TOP est 4Q 2026. Direct developer pricing via Emmeline Koh. Looking at The Myst? Here’s the honest picture for currently selling.
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At a glance
Key facts and same-district comparables. Verify current availability before relying on status.
Selling
The Myst by CDL — 408 units, 99yr leasehold, Upper Bukit Timah D23. 4BR from S$3.209M. TOP est 4Q 2026. Direct developer pricing via Emmeline Koh.
Narra ResidencesSelling
Narra Residences (The Botany at Dairy Farm) — 544 units, 99yr leasehold, Dairy Farm Walk D23. 1BR from ~S$1.31M. TOP Q1 2029. Direct developer pricing via Emmeline Koh.
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Why buyers choose this area
The Myst sits in District 23 · Hillview / Bukit Batok / Choa Chu Kang. Buyers here are usually choosing for a mix of west/north-side accessibility, a 99-year lease that still holds strong resale value, and the character of the immediate neighbourhood. CDL as the developer determines build quality and after-sales, so it is worth weighing that track record alongside the price.
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Schools & transport
Proximity to good schools is one of the strongest price drivers in Hillview / Bukit Batok / CCK. Check the actual 1km catchment for the primary school you have in mind — “within the district” is not the same as “within 1km” — and factor transport access to the nearest MRT and major roads into your choice of unit.
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What I’d do
What I would do: work out your holding period first. The lease-remainder matters here — check it against your horizon and how banks will treat it on resale. If you are an investor chasing yield or a quick flip, compare hard against other 99-year leasehold options in the same district. Don’t let the launch momentum or a single good-taste showflat do the deciding for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Myst a good investment?
It depends on your horizon and how you price the lease-remainder. Hillview / Bukit Batok / CCK has good long-term fundamentals you must hold long enough to realise; it rewards patient buyers more than quick-flippers.
New launch or resale near The Myst?
Compare like-for-like on per-square-foot price, remaining lease, and how much renovation you want. A resale unit can offer better space-per-dollar, but a new launch here may carry a fresher lease and lower immediate maintenance.
Can I use CPF or bank financing here?
Yes — CPF OA and bank loans both apply to private condos in Singapore, subject to the usual ABSD, LTV and lease-remainder rules. Confirm your financing approval before you commit so the tenure works for you.