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Completed 2023

The Essence

D26 · Mandai / Upper Thomson · 1 Chong Kuo Road

An 84-unit apartment in D26, completed in 2023, on a 99-year lease from 2018 with about 90 years left. Developed by Chong Kuo Development Pte Ltd.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Sep 2026

90 yrs
Lease left
$1,447
Avg $psf, 12 months
7
Sales, 12 months
2023
Completed
Floor plans → Site plan → E-brochure (PDF) →
02 — Prices

The Essence prices

Last 12 months
7
Sales
$1,447
Average $psf
$1,249 – $1,579
$psf range
$850k – $1.28M
Price range
By bedroom type
Last 12 months
TypeSalesAvg $psfPrice rangeSize
1-Bedroom1 sale$1,579 psf$850k538 sq ft
2-Bedroom6 sales$1,426 psf$975k – $1.28M624–1,001 sq ft

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

Average $psf by year
2019
$1,347
2020
$1,337
2021
$1,349
2023
$1,434
2024
$1,534
2025
$1,620
2026
$1,447
Latest five sales
DateSizePrice$psf
19 Aug 2026700 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.08M$1,544 psf
29 Jun 2026818 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.21M$1,477 psf
4 Jun 2026624 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$975k$1,562 psf
25 May 2026700 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.01M$1,442 psf
6 Apr 2026538 sq ft · 1-Bedroom$850k$1,579 psf
Compared with nearby condos
Compared with D26 and the four nearest similar condos · average $psf and price, all unit sizes
The EssenceThis condo · 99-yr from 2018 · 7 sales, last 12 months $1,447 psfavg $1.09M
D26 medianAll condo sales, last 12 months $2,330 psfavg $2.23M
The Brooks II180 m · 2016 · Freehold · 3 sales $1,547 psfavg $1.16M The Brooks I280 m · 2016 · Freehold · 1 sale $1,472 psfavg $840k Springleaf Residence700 m · 99-yr · 42 sales $2,221 psfavg $2.79M The Estuary1.9 km · 2013 · 99-yr from 2008 · 16 sales $1,341 psfavg $1.57M

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

Source: URA caveats, Sep 2026. The 2026 average covers Jan–Sep.

03 — Lease
90years left of 99
2018Ends 2117

99-year lease from 4 May 2018. About 90 years remain as of Sep 2026.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats)

04 — Unit mix

The Essence floor plans by bedroom type

13 layouts, from a 538 sq ft 1-bedroom to a 1,679 sq ft 3-bedroom. Pick a type to see its floor plans.

Bedroom typeLayoutsSize range
1-Bedroom 2 538 – 581 sq ft 2 layouts · 538 – 581 sq ft
A2 · Type A2-R538 sq ft
2-Bedroom 7 624 – 1,001 sq ft 7 layouts · 624 – 1,001 sq ft
B2 · Type B2-R1 · Type B2-R2700 sq ft B1 · Type B1-R1 · Type B1-R2624 sq ft B5 · Type B5-G818 sq ft B4 · Type B4-G689 sq ft B3a · Type B3a-G732 sq ft B3 · Type B3-R732 sq ft B2a · Type B2a-G700 sq ft
3-Bedroom 4 1,044 – 1,679 sq ft 4 layouts · 1,044 – 1,679 sq ft
C2a · Type C2a-G1,227 sq ft C2 · Type C2-R1,259 sq ft C1a · Type C1a-G1,044 sq ft C1 · Type C1-R1,076 sq ft

Source: Developer floor plans; bedroom counts read by Stacked

05 — Location

Near The Essence

MRT stations
TE Springleaf 680 m · 8 min walk

Walking times are estimates based on OneMap walking routes; stations without one are straight-line distances. Check OneMap for your exact route.

Everyday amenities
Park Springleaf Nature Park 340 m · 4 min
Clinic New Path Family Clinic 640 m · 8 min
Map of the area around The Essence, with nearby MRT stations and primary schools
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Source: OneMap walking routes, Sep 2026

06 — Nearby

Condos and supply around The Essence

Upcoming supply
Lentor Central2.7 km · about 531 units · 1.59 ha Awarded · $13,753 psm GFA · Mar 2026
Lentor Central2.7 km · about 457 units · 1.47 ha Awarded · $10,570 psm GFA · Sep 2023
Lentor Gardens2.9 km · about 482 units · 2.06 ha Awarded · $9,903 psm GFA · Apr 2025

Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Sep 2026

07 — From Stacked

Stacked articles mentioning The Essence

Dec 2021 End-2021 Ultimate New Launch Cheat Sheet (122 Condos Take Up Rate + Breakeven) Apr 2021 2021 Ultimate New Launch Cheat Sheet (116 Condos Take Up Rate + Breakeven) Mar 2019 New condo launch 2019 - All the new launches in one place

Source: Stacked Homes editorial

08 — FAQ

Questions about The Essence

How many years are left on the lease at The Essence?

About 90 years. It is a 99-year lease from 2018.

When was The Essence completed?

2023.

How many units does The Essence have?

84 units, up to five storeys.

What sizes are the 1-bedroom units?

538 to 581 sq ft across two layouts.

What is the price psf at The Essence?

7 sales in the last 12 months averaged $1,447 psf, ranging from $1,249 to $1,579 psf.

What did the latest sale go for?

A 700 sq ft unit sold for $1.08M ($1,544 psf) on 19 Aug 2026.

What is the nearest MRT station?

Springleaf (TE), an 8-minute walk (680 m).

Who developed The Essence?

Chong Kuo Development Pte Ltd.

Answers generated from the data on this page, Sep 2026