Quick answer
Sora is a 440-unit, 99-year leasehold condominium at 72 Yuan Ching Road in the Jurong Lake District, developed by a CEL Development, KSH Holdings and SingHaiyi joint venture. Its case rests on Jurong Lake Gardens frontage and the JLD masterplan; its main trade-off is distance to the nearest MRT station.
Key facts
| Project name | Sora |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lakeside Residential Pte Ltd (CEL Development, KSH Holdings, SingHaiyi JV) |
| Location | 72 Yuan Ching Road, District 22 (Jurong) |
| Region | Outside Central Region (OCR) |
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold |
| Total units | 440, across 4 towers (2×20-storey, 2×12-storey) |
| Expected TOP | 2027–2028 Estimated — sources differ; confirm with developer |
| Nearest MRT | Chinese Garden (~1.2 km); Lakeside also accessible |
| Current pricing | [REQUIRES CURRENT VERIFICATION — balance-unit pricing changes weekly] |
| Status | Selling (launched 2024) |
Project overview
Sora sits on the former Park View Mansions site facing Jurong Lake Gardens. The four-tower layout splits between 20- and 12-storey blocks, and the facilities list is family-oriented — pools, tennis court, function rooms and themed gardens. Unit mix runs from one- to five-bedroom layouts, positioning it as an owner-occupier project with an investor sideline rather than the reverse.
Location analysis
The location trades convenience for greenery. On the plus side: direct frontage onto Jurong Lake Gardens, and a position inside the Jurong Lake District masterplan — the government's long-stated plan for the area as Singapore's largest business district outside the city centre. The honest minus: the nearest MRT (Chinese Garden) is around 1.2 km away, which in practice means a bus, a long walk, or a lifestyle built around driving. Families with school-run and commute routines should test the actual journey at peak hour before committing.
Schools and amenities: the Lakeside/Taman Jurong area has established schools, and Jurong East's malls and hospital cluster are a short drive away. Specific school-distance claims should be verified against MOE's current one-kilometre rules for your target school. Requires verification per family
Who Sora may suit
- Families who prioritise park frontage and space over MRT-doorstep convenience
- West-side HDB upgraders who want to stay near existing schools, workplaces and parents
- Buyers positioning for the Jurong Lake District's long-term build-out and willing to wait for it
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Rare direct Jurong Lake Gardens frontage
- Inside the JLD masterplan area
- Full-facility, family-oriented development
- OCR pricing relative to central projects
Trade-offs
- ~1.2 km to the nearest MRT — the defining compromise
- JLD upside is a multi-year story, not a certainty on your timeline
- 440 units in an area with other new supply — check competing launches before negotiating
- West-facing stacks need sun assessment (a real issue lakeside)
Questions to ask before buying
- What is the current balance-unit price for the stack I want, and how does it compare per square foot with recent resale at nearby Lakeside condos?
- What is the confirmed TOP date in the sale and purchase agreement, and what does my housing plan look like until then?
- Which stacks face west, and have I seen the site at late afternoon?
- How does the progressive payment schedule interact with my current rent or mortgage?
Frequently asked questions
Not comfortably — Chinese Garden MRT is about 1.2 km away. Some residents will treat that as a 15-minute walk; most will bus or drive. It's the project's central trade-off against its park frontage.
Published estimates range across 2027–2028, and sources differ. The binding date is in the sale and purchase agreement — confirm it with the developer before planning your move.
That comparison — new-launch premium versus older Lakeside-area resale with larger layouts — is exactly what I'd run for you with current numbers. See also the resale vs new launch guide.
Sources
- Developer JV structure, unit count, towers, tenure, address — 99.co and newlaunches.sg project pages. Accessed 13 July 2026. Confirmed
- MRT distance (~1.2 km to Chinese Garden) — project listings. Accessed 13 July 2026. Confirmed
- Expected TOP — conflicting published dates (Q4 2027 vs mid-2028). Estimated
- Current pricing. Requires verification with developer
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