Location
Off Bukit Timah Road, bordering Watten Estate and Greenwood
Landed in D11
District 11 Estate Guide
Hillcrest
Hillcrest is a quiet, tree-lined District 11 estate tucked between Bukit Timah Road and the Botanic Gardens green corridor. It is made up almost entirely of landed houses — mostly freehold bungalows, semi-detached and terrace homes — with a handful of low-rise apartments. Families choose it for the space, the nearby MRT and the concentration of top schools within walking distance.
Property types
Bungalows, semi-detached, terraces and a few low-rise apartments
Land sizes
Plots typically range from 1,800 to 6,000+ sq ft
Tenure
Predominantly freehold and 999-year leasehold
Living here
Schools, greenery and connectivity
Hillcrest feels deliberately low-rise. The streets are shaded by mature trees, front gardens are deep and the rhythm is residential rather than through-traffic. The Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve are close enough for regular walks, while daily errands are covered by Sixth Avenue, Coronation Plaza and the Bukit Timah Market.
- Schools: Raffles Girls' Primary, Nanyang Primary, Hwa Chong Institution and National Junior College are within a short walk or drive.
- MRT: Tan Kah Kee Station on the Downtown Line is the nearest stop; Botanic Gardens Interchange is also nearby.
- Green spaces: Singapore Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve are minutes away.
Property detail
House types, land sizes and rebuild potential
Hillcrest's housing stock dates largely from the 1970s and 1980s, which means many plots still carry their original homes. That creates opportunities for rebuilding or major additions, but it also makes site-specific due diligence essential — frontage, plot ratio, setback and any estate guidelines all affect what can be built.
- Bungalows: Generally the largest plots, often 5,000 sq ft and above, with generous frontage and garden depth.
- Semi-detached: Common plot bands sit around 3,000–4,500 sq ft, with side garden space.
- Terraces: Typically 1,800–2,400 sq ft, offering a more accessible entry point into the estate.
- Rebuilds: Many original homes suit rebuilds or A&A; verify URA parameters and site coverage before committing.
Market context
Transactions here are plot-specific
Hillcrest sales are infrequent and rarely move as a single estate benchmark. Price direction depends on land size, frontage, tenure, condition and rebuild potential. What a corner bungalow on 6,000 sq ft trades for can be very different from an intermediate terrace on 1,900 sq ft just a street away.
If you are considering buying, selling or rebuilding, I can share a street-by-street view of recent transactions, with source and month, so you can judge value against comparable plots.
Questions
Hillcrest FAQs
Where exactly is Hillcrest located?
Hillcrest sits off Bukit Timah Road in District 11, bounded roughly by Bukit Timah Road to the east and the green corridor around the Botanic Gardens to the west. It neighbours Watten Estate, Greenwood and Greenmead.
What landed property types are found in Hillcrest?
The estate is mainly detached houses, semi-detached homes and intermediate terraces. There are also a small number of low-rise apartments and walk-up apartments along the fringes.
Is Hillcrest freehold?
Most of the landed stock is freehold or 999-year leasehold. Specific tenure should be verified from the individual title.
Which schools are near Hillcrest?
Raffles Girls' Primary School, Nanyang Primary School, Hwa Chong Institution and National Junior College are all within a short walk or drive. Exact eligibility distances change yearly; check MOE's distance checker.
How close is public transport?
Tan Kah Kee MRT Station on the Downtown Line is the nearest stop, with Botanic Gardens Interchange a little further south. Several bus routes run along Bukit Timah Road.
What should buyers consider before rebuilding in Hillcrest?
Check the plot ratio, setback requirements, site coverage and any estate or conservation guidelines. Engage an architect and a surveyor early, and review recent URA Master Plan amendments for the area.
Get in touch
Talk through Hillcrest
If you are thinking of buying, selling or rebuilding in Hillcrest, I can share a street-by-street view of current activity and comparable transactions.
- 8987 8772
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