About 84 homes on a privately owned island in Keppel Bay
The Island Residenceon Keppel Island, District 4 Singapore
A boutique 99-year leasehold condominium by Keppel Land, reached across the Keppel Bay Bridge. Four-bedroom homes to penthouses, with a preview expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2026.
Artist's impressions for illustration only. Site plan and floor plans not yet released.
Project overview
What is The Island Residence?
The Island Residence is an upcoming 99-year leasehold condominium on Keppel Island, off Keppel Bay Vista in District 4, Singapore. It is being developed by Keppel Bay Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Land, and will have about 84 homes, all four bedrooms or larger. A preview is expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2026. No price list has been released.
Artist's impression, illustrative only. The final design will follow the developer's official release.
Last updated:
The Island Residence key facts
Project name
The Island Residence
Address
Keppel Island, off Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore
District
District 4 (HarbourFront, Telok Blangah), Rest of Central Region
Developer
Keppel Bay Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Land
Tenure
99-year leasehold (start date not yet released)
Homes
About 84 (some sources cite up to 86)
Unit types
4-bedroom, 4-bedroom flexi, 5-bedroom, penthouse
Commercial space
None planned; the Marina at Keppel Bay already operates on the island
Island access
Keppel Bay Bridge, 250 m, opened 2008
Nearest MRT
HarbourFront NE1/CC29, approx. 1.1 km straight-line
Expected preview
Q3 or Q4 2026 (developer marketing)
Price list
Not yet released
Expected TOP
Not yet announced
Sources: Keppel corporate and media releases; developer sales materials (August 2026); Keppel Bay Bridge fact sheet. Preview timing is the developer's stated target, not a fixed date.
Latest news
Latest news on The Island Residence
Confirmed milestones for The Island Residence and the Keppel Bay precinct. Last updated: .
Who is developing The Island Residence, and how many homes?
Keppel Bay Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Land, is developing The Island Residence with about 84 homes. It is the only residential project planned on Keppel Island, and the smallest condominium in a precinct where Keppel Land has already completed four projects with more than 2,800 homes between them. Sources: Keppel; EdgeProp and PropertyGuru project records.
84
Homes planned
About 84, on a privately owned island
250 mKeppel Bay Bridge, the cable-stayed bridge that has linked Keppel Island to the mainland since 2008
About 5 haSize of Keppel Island, shared with the existing Marina at Keppel Bay (Keppel factsheet)
4 of 4Earlier Keppel Bay condominiums completed by Keppel Land, all still trading on the resale market
Keppel Land's homes at Keppel Bay
Project
Completed
Homes
Notes
Caribbean at Keppel Bay
2004
969
The first of the precinct's condominiums
Reflections at Keppel Bay
2011
1,129
Towers and villas designed by Daniel Libeskind
Corals at Keppel Bay
2016
366
Low-rise, waterfront
The Reef at King's Dock
2025
429
Joint venture with Mapletree
The Island Residence
Not announced
About 84
On Keppel Island; preview expected Q3 or Q4 2026
Sources: EdgeProp Singapore and PropertyGuru project records (2026); Keppel and Mapletree media releases. Keppel Land has received the BCA Quality Excellence Award (Quality Champion, Platinum).
99-year leasehold4-bedroom to penthouseNo 1 to 3-bedroom unitsPreview expected Q3/Q4 2026
Timeline
The Island Residence timeline
From shipyard to private island address. Confirmed dates are marked; later milestones are targets or have not been announced.
1983 to 2000
Pulau Hantu becomes Keppel Island, then a shipyard
The island was renamed in 1983 and used by Keppel Shipyard for ship building and repair until 2000.
2004
Caribbean at Keppel Bay completes
The first of Keppel Land's condominiums on the former shipyard waterfront, with 969 homes.
2008
Keppel Bay Bridge opens
The 250 m cable-stayed bridge links the island to the mainland, and the Marina at Keppel Bay follows on the island.
2011 to 2025
Reflections, Corals and The Reef complete
Reflections (2011), Corals (2016) and The Reef at King's Dock (2025). The Reef launched in January 2021 at an average of $2,330 psf and sold more than 90% of released units on launch weekend.
12 Jul 2026
Circle Line Stage 6 opens
Keppel MRT (CC30) and two other new stations close the Circle Line loop, linking HarbourFront directly to Marina Bay.
Q3 or Q4 2026, expected
Preview, price list and floor plans
The developer's target window. Register to receive each release as it is published.
H2 2026
HarbourFront Centre closes for redevelopment
Mapletree's 33-storey mixed-use tower replaces it.
H1 2031, target
New HarbourFront Centre reopens
26 floors of Grade A offices, retail and a 13,000 sqm elevated waterfront park.
Not announced
Completion and TOP
The developer has not published a completion date for The Island Residence.
Sources: Singapore Infopedia (NLB) on Pulau Keppel; Keppel Bay Bridge fact sheet; Mapletree and Keppel media releases; LTA news releases, June and July 2026.
Artist's impression of the pool deck facing the marina. Illustrative only.
About Keppel Island
Why is Keppel Island such a rare address?
Keppel Island is a privately owned island of about 5 hectares in Keppel Bay, and The Island Residence is the only residential project planned on it. Homes on an island of this kind are rare in Singapore, and this one will hold about 84.
The island sits in the northern part of Keppel Bay, between the mainland and Sentosa. It was known as Pulau Hantu until 1983 and was part of Keppel Shipyard until 2000. When the shipyard moved out, Keppel Land turned the surrounding waterfront into the Keppel Bay precinct, and in 2008 the island was linked to the mainland by the Keppel Bay Bridge. Today it holds the Marina at Keppel Bay, with yacht berths and waterfront restaurants.
The Island Residence is one of the last sites that Keppel held in the precinct after the conversion. It is a 99-year leasehold development. The lease start date has not been released, so the lease remaining at completion is not yet known.
Large homes only
Every home at The Island Residence is four bedrooms or larger: four-bedroom, four-bedroom flexi, five-bedroom and penthouse units. There are no one-, two- or three-bedroom types. That makes it a very different product from The Reef at King's Dock nearby, which offered smaller units from under $1 million. Unit sizes and the number of each type will be confirmed with the price list.
Sources: Singapore Infopedia, Pulau Keppel; Keppel Marina at Keppel Bay factsheet and corporate history; developer sales materials, August 2026.
Location and connectivity
Where is The Island Residence, and how close is the MRT?
The Island Residence is on Keppel Island, reached from Keppel Bay Vista across the 250 m Keppel Bay Bridge. HarbourFront (NE1/CC29) is the practical nearest MRT station, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Because the bridge is the island's only land link, walking routes are longer than the straight-line figures.
By car, the Ayer Rajah Expressway and West Coast Highway run just north of the precinct, and the Central Business District is about 8 to 10 minutes' drive away according to developer materials. For a household that drives, the island is well placed. For one that plans to walk to a train every day, it is worth walking the route to HarbourFront before deciding.
MRT stations near The Island Residence
Station
Line
Code
Straight-line distance
Notes
HarbourFront
North East, Circle
NE1 / CC29
approx. 1.1 km
Open, interchange. Practical nearest station via the bridge
Telok Blangah
Circle
CC28
approx. 0.8 km
Open. Closer in a straight line, but reached via the bridge at the island's east end
Keppel
Circle
CC30
approx. 2.5 km
Opened 12 July 2026. Not a walking option
Straight-line distances calculated from an approximate Keppel Island coordinate (1.2636°N, 103.8118°E) to each station's published coordinate. They are not routed walking distances. Station status: LTA news releases on Circle Line Stage 6, June and July 2026.
The site pin sits on Keppel Island, west of the Keppel Bay Marina and the bridge, with HarbourFront MRT and VivoCity to the east and Sentosa to the south. Travel times on the map are indicative driving times. Illustrative map, not to scale.
What changed with the Circle Line in 2026?
Circle Line Stage 6 opened on 12 July 2026, with new stations including Keppel (CC30). It closes the loop, so a train from HarbourFront now runs to Marina Bay without a change. For residents of The Island Residence, the benefit comes through HarbourFront: the precinct's main station now reaches the CBD on two lines.
Keppel MRT sits on Keppel Road, about 2.5 km away. Its value to the island is as part of a better-connected precinct rather than as a station residents would walk to.
Ayer Rajah ExpresswayThe main route west to Jurong and east into the CBD.
West Coast HighwayRuns along the northern edge of the Keppel Bay precinct.
Marina Coastal ExpresswayTowards Marina Bay and the East Coast, about 10 to 12 minutes to Marina Bay Financial Centre.
Telok Blangah RoadLocal access to HarbourFront, VivoCity and Sentosa Gateway.
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Updates on HarbourFront and Keppel Bay
Neighbourhood plans
What is being built around Keppel Bay?
Four dated projects surround The Island Residence: the completed Circle Line loop, the HarbourFront Centre redevelopment, the new Berlayar Estate on the former Keppel Club site and the Telok Blangah Road GLS condominium. Behind them sits the longer Greater Southern Waterfront plan.
Committed projects near Keppel Island
Project
Timing
What it brings
Circle Line Stage 6
Opened 12 Jul 2026
A closed Circle Line loop, with HarbourFront linked directly to Marina Bay
HarbourFront Centre redevelopment (Mapletree)
Closes H2 2026, reopens H1 2031
A 33-storey tower with 26 floors of Grade A offices, retail and a 13,000 sqm elevated waterfront park
Berlayar Estate (former Keppel Club)
Masterplan unveiled 23 Sep 2025
About 10,000 homes, roughly 7,000 public and 3,000 private, the first phase of the Greater Southern Waterfront
Telok Blangah Road GLS
Awarded 20 Nov 2025
About 745 private homes, the first private site in the Berlayar Estate plan
Greater Southern Waterfront
20 to 30 year programme
About 1,000 ha and 30 km of coastline freed up as port operations move to Tuas
The Island Residence is not inside the Berlayar Estate itself. It sits in the established Keppel Bay enclave next door, so it gains new offices, shops and parkland nearby without being in the middle of the estate's building works. HarbourFront Centre's new office floors in particular would add a large, dated source of working residents close to the island from 2031. The Greater Southern Waterfront is a multi-decade plan, and buyers should treat it as long-term context rather than a near-term driver.
Sources: LTA news releases (June and July 2026); HDB, "HDB Unveils Masterplan for Berlayar Estate" (23 September 2025); URA tender award and Draft Master Plan 2025; Mapletree announcements as reported in the press.
Artist's impression of a kitchen interior. Illustrative only; fittings to be confirmed by the developer.
Price guide
How much will The Island Residence cost?
No price list has been released for The Island Residence. The land belongs to Keppel Land rather than coming from a Government Land Sales tender, so there is no public land price to work a breakeven from. The clearest public guide is what Keppel Bay's existing condominiums trade at today.
Those resale prices run from about $1,909 psf at Caribbean, the oldest, to $3,230 psf at the top of The Reef at King's Dock, the newest. A new launch usually prices above older resale stock nearby, and The Island Residence will be the newest and smallest project in the precinct. Because every unit is four bedrooms or larger, total prices will be high even at a moderate psf.
Keppel Bay resale prices
Project
Completed
Tenure
Recent psf
Basis
Caribbean at Keppel Bay
2004
99-year
about $1,909
Trailing 12-month average
Corals at Keppel Bay
2016
99-year
$2,031 to $2,055
Trailing 12-month average, Apr 2026
Reflections at Keppel Bay
2011
99-year
$1,535 to $3,756
Range across tower units and villas
The Reef at King's Dock
2025
99-year
$2,212 to $3,230
Range; launched Jan 2021 at avg $2,330
The Island Residence
Not announced
99-year
Not released
Price list expected with the preview
EdgeProp Singapore trailing 12-month data (as at April 2026) and PropertyGuru project pages (2026); The Reef launch price from Keppel and Mapletree's January 2021 release. Figures use strata area and are not a forecast for The Island Residence.
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty
Buyer
1st home
2nd home
3rd and later
Singapore Citizen
0%
20%
30%
Permanent Resident
5%
30%
35%
Foreigner
60%
60%
60%
Entity or trust
65%
65%
65%
Rates in force since 27 April 2023, payable on top of Buyer's Stamp Duty. Source: IRAS, as at September 2026.
Standard payment scheme for new launches
Stage
% of price
Option to purchase (booking)
5%
Signing the S&P agreement
15%
Construction stages
40%
TOP
25%
Certificate of Statutory Completion
15%
The standard progressive payment scheme for uncompleted private homes in Singapore. Buyer's Stamp Duty is due when the S&P agreement is signed. The developer may offer other schemes.
Artist's impression. Actual views depend on the site plan and unit position.
Investment view
Is The Island Residence a good investment?
The Island Residence is better suited to a buyer who wants a scarce waterfront address and plans a long hold than to one looking for rental yield. Its case rests on scarcity, a proven developer and an improving precinct. Buyers should also weigh the large-format unit mix, a smaller resale pool and the lack of a price list so far.
What Keppel Bay's record shows about views
Sea-facing homes in this precinct have a documented record of commanding more than other units, which is the most relevant evidence for how The Island Residence's own units may differ in price.
Keppel Bay price points
Evidence
psf
Source
Reflections super penthouse, sea and harbour views (asking)
$5,115
EdgeProp, 2019 listing
Reflections villa, direct sea view, 3,380 sq ft (transacted)
$3,256
EdgeProp, 2011
The Reef at King's Dock, top of current resale range
$3,230
PropertyGuru, 2026
The Reef at King's Dock, average launch price
$2,330
Keppel and Mapletree, Jan 2021
Historical prices for other Keppel Bay projects, shown to illustrate the precinct's view premium. They are not a forecast for The Island Residence. Past performance does not indicate future results.
Where it stands out
Supply is fixed at about 84 homes on an island that has no room for a second project, and a buyer who wants new homes on Keppel Island has no other option. Keppel Land has completed all four earlier Keppel Bay condominiums, and each still has an active resale and rental market. The Circle Line loop is already running, and the new HarbourFront Centre, with 26 office floors, is due in 2031. Demand in the precinct has been strong before: The Reef at King's Dock sold more than 90% of released units on its launch weekend in January 2021.
What to keep in mind
The Reef's quick sale leaned on its one- to three-bedroom units, which The Island Residence does not offer, so its resale buyers will come from a narrower, higher-budget pool. With about 84 homes, resale transactions will be infrequent. Foreign buyers pay 60% ABSD, and landlords pay non-owner-occupier property tax of 12% to 36% of annual value (IRAS). Large homes also tend to earn a lower rental yield than compact ones. And until the price list is out, the entry price is not known.
Comparison
The Island Residence vs Telok Blangah Road GLS
The Island Residence and the Telok Blangah Road GLS site are the two new private projects in this part of District 4, and they suit different buyers. The Island Residence offers about 84 large homes on a private island. Telok Blangah Road offers about 745 homes a short walk from an MRT station.
Two District 4 new launches side by side
The Island Residence
Telok Blangah Road GLS
Location
Keppel Island, Keppel Bay
Telok Blangah Road, former Keppel Club (Berlayar Estate)
Developer
Keppel Bay Pte Ltd (Keppel Land)
Kingsford Huray Development Pte Ltd
Tenure
99-year leasehold
99-year leasehold
Homes
About 84
About 745
Unit types
4-bedroom to penthouse only
Not yet released
Land
Keppel's own site; no public land price
$918.3 million, $1,326 psf ppr (URA award, 20 Nov 2025)
Nearest MRT
HarbourFront NE1/CC29, via the bridge
Telok Blangah CC28, about 5 minutes' walk
Launch stage
Preview expected Q3 or Q4 2026
Not yet announced
Telok Blangah Road GLS details from the URA tender award and CBRE tender commentary, November 2025. Choose The Island Residence for a private island address and large-format homes; the Telok Blangah Road site will suit buyers who want a shorter MRT walk and, likely, smaller units.
Showflat preview
The Island Residence showflat opens by appointment
The public preview is expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2026, and no date has been fixed. Register now for priority appointment slots and the price list on release day.
Floor plans
The Island Residence floor plans
Official floor plans and the site plan for The Island Residence have not been released. The developer has confirmed four unit types, all four bedrooms or larger. Register to receive each plan, with its size, as soon as it is published.
Plan to be released
4-Bedroom
Size TBA at launch
Plan to be released
4-Bedroom Flexi
Size TBA at launch
Plan to be released
5-Bedroom
Size TBA at launch
Plan to be released
Penthouse
Size TBA at launch
Sentosa at sunset, across the water from Keppel Bay.
Living here
What is it like to live on Keppel Island?
The Island Residence pairs a quiet island setting with Singapore's southern waterfront on the doorstep: a marina on the island, VivoCity and Sentosa across the bay, and the Southern Ridges behind.
On the island
The Marina at Keppel Bay, with yacht berths and waterfront restaurants, already operates on Keppel Island. Residents cross the Keppel Bay Bridge to reach the mainland.
Shopping
VivoCity, one of Singapore's largest malls, is next to HarbourFront MRT. HarbourFront Centre closes in the second half of 2026 and returns with new retail in 2031.
Parks and trails
Mount Faber Park and the 10 km Southern Ridges trail to Telok Blangah Hill, HortPark and Kent Ridge, plus Labrador Nature Reserve and the Berlayar Creek boardwalk to the west.
Leisure
Sentosa's beaches, Resorts World Sentosa and the Singapore Cable Car are a short drive away via Sentosa Gateway.
Primary schools
Schools in the Telok Blangah area include Blangah Rise Primary School and Radin Mas Primary School. The development has no registered address yet, so its 1 km and 2 km bands must be checked on MOE SchoolFinder once one is allocated.
Work
Mapletree Business City and the HarbourFront office cluster are a short drive away, and the CBD is about 10 minutes by car.
Things to check at the preview
Ask which units face the open sea and which face the marina, the bridge or the mainland, because the precinct's record shows views affect value. The island's only land link is the Keppel Bay Bridge, so walk the route to HarbourFront at the time you would normally commute. HarbourFront Centre's redevelopment (2026 to 2031) and the Berlayar Estate build-out will bring construction activity nearby for several years. Ferries and ships use Keppel Bay, which is part of the view from some angles.
FAQ
The Island Residence FAQ
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask most about The Island Residence on Keppel Island. Last updated: .
What is The Island Residence?
The Island Residence is an upcoming condominium on Keppel Island in Keppel Bay, District 4, Singapore. Keppel Land is developing about 84 homes on a 99-year lease, in four-bedroom, four-bedroom flexi, five-bedroom and penthouse formats. It is the only residential project planned on the privately owned island, which is linked to the mainland by the Keppel Bay Bridge.
Where is The Island Residence located?
The Island Residence is on Keppel Island, reached from Keppel Bay Vista via the 250 m Keppel Bay Bridge, in District 4 (HarbourFront and Telok Blangah), part of the Rest of Central Region. The island sits in Keppel Bay between the mainland and Sentosa, beside the Marina at Keppel Bay and near VivoCity.
Who is the developer of The Island Residence?
The Island Residence is being developed by Keppel Bay Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Land, part of Keppel. Keppel Land has built every earlier condominium in the Keppel Bay precinct: Caribbean at Keppel Bay (2004), Reflections at Keppel Bay (2011), Corals at Keppel Bay (2016) and The Reef at King's Dock (2025, with Mapletree).
How many units does The Island Residence have?
The Island Residence will have about 84 homes, with some sources citing up to 86. There are no one-, two- or three-bedroom units. The planned types are four-bedroom, four-bedroom flexi, five-bedroom and penthouse. Exact unit sizes and the share of each type will be confirmed when the developer releases the price list and floor plans.
How much will The Island Residence cost per square foot?
No price list has been released for The Island Residence, and because the land is Keppel Land's own rather than a government tender site, there is no public land price to estimate from. Nearby Keppel Bay resale prices range from about $1,909 psf at Caribbean to $3,230 psf at The Reef at King's Dock (EdgeProp, PropertyGuru, 2026).
What is the tenure of The Island Residence?
The Island Residence is a 99-year leasehold development. The lease start date has not been released yet, so the number of years remaining at completion cannot be calculated. For reference, Reflections at Keppel Bay, another Keppel Land project in the precinct, is also a 99-year leasehold.
What is the nearest MRT station to The Island Residence?
The practical nearest station for The Island Residence is HarbourFront (NE1/CC29), a North East Line and Circle Line interchange about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Telok Blangah (CC28) is about 0.8 km away in a straight line, but the only land link is the Keppel Bay Bridge, so walking routes to both are longer.
When will The Island Residence launch, and when is TOP?
The Island Residence preview is expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2026, according to developer marketing materials. The exact preview date, the completion date and the TOP date have not been announced. Register on this page to be told when the preview date and price list are released.
Is The Island Residence a good investment?
The Island Residence suits buyers who value a scarce address and a long hold more than rental yield. Its strengths are the island setting, about 84 homes in total and a developer with four completed projects in the precinct. Buyers should also weigh the large-format unit mix, which narrows the resale pool, and the absence of a price list so far.
Is it The Island Residence or The Island Residences?
The project name is The Island Residence, singular. Some websites use The Island Residences, with an s, for the same development on Keppel Island. It is a separate project from Reflections at Keppel Bay, Corals at Keppel Bay and Caribbean at Keppel Bay, which are older Keppel Land condominiums on the mainland side of the bay.
How does The Island Residence compare with the Telok Blangah Road GLS site?
The Island Residence has about 84 large homes on a private island. The Telok Blangah Road GLS site, awarded to Kingsford Huray Development on 20 November 2025 for $918.3 million, is planned for about 745 homes about five minutes' walk from Telok Blangah MRT. The GLS project suits buyers wanting a shorter MRT walk and smaller units.
Are floor plans available for The Island Residence?
Not yet. The developer has not released the site plan or official floor plans for The Island Residence. The confirmed unit types are four-bedroom, four-bedroom flexi, five-bedroom and penthouse. Register to receive the official plans and unit sizes as soon as they are published.
Which schools are near The Island Residence?
Primary schools in the Telok Blangah area near The Island Residence include Blangah Rise Primary School and Radin Mas Primary School. The development does not have a registered postal address yet, so its 1 km and 2 km bands for Primary 1 registration cannot be confirmed on MOE SchoolFinder until one is allocated.
Can foreigners buy a unit at The Island Residence?
Yes. The Island Residence is a private condominium, so foreigners may buy units there. Foreign buyers pay 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty on top of Buyer's Stamp Duty, a rate in force since 27 April 2023 (IRAS). Singapore Citizens buying their first home pay no ABSD, and Permanent Residents pay 5%.
How do I register for The Island Residence preview?
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