The Crest was a headline development when it launched, and its architecture is iconic: it was designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Toyo Ito from Japan. Its “blooming flower” facade and sweeping views of the landed Jervois estate make it one of the more recognisable RCR condos. It’s also especially known for its generously sized units, as we’ll cover below. But The Crest, which was completed in 2017, has been trailing its neighbours and the wider market. Let’s take a deep dive and find out why:
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The overall performance of The Crest
This is the price movement of The Crest from its launch year to Q3 2025:
| Year | Average $PSF |
| 2014 | $1,762 |
| 2015 | $1,703 |
| 2016 | $1,706 |
| 2017 | $1,724 |
| 2018 | $1,998 |
| 2019 | $2,016 |
| 2020 | $1,955 |
| 2021 | $1,915 |
| 2022 | $1,936 |
| 2023 | $1,935 |
| 2024 | $1,918 |
| 2025 (Up to Q3) | $1,959 |
| Annualised | 0.97% |

An increase of around a single percentage point isn’t a good start. However, let’s measure The Crest against other leasehold condos in Singapore, as The Crest itself is leasehold. We’ll also compare The Crest to other leasehold condos in District 3 (D3), specifically, where The Crest is located:
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