The Katong/Joo Chiat locale stands to benefit from the upcoming Marine Parade MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line by 2023.
Teo Junrong, associate director of CBRE Hotels, said the sale is a “timely opportunity for investors to capitalise on the rejuvenation of Katong/Joo Chiat, as accommodation assets in this part of Singapore have been tightly held over the years”.
“We are optimistic about the attractiveness of the site, as initial enquiries with the URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) indicate that there will be minimal development charges, which will be a huge plus-point for developers seeking to increase or replenish their land bank,” he said.
Both sites have been zoned “residential” under URA's Master Plan 2019; the plot ratio is 1.4.
Mr Teo suggested that the eventual buyer can redevelop the site into a boutique residential non-landed development or a co-living space for short- and long-stay accommodation, or be used as a hotel and residential property.
Educational institutes near the property include CHIJ Katong Primary and Tao Nan School.