If you’ve been watching the Singapore property market closely, you know one thing: connectivity changes everything. The moment a new MRT station is announced, the entire neighborhood around it changes in perception and value.

And with the Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) finally nearing completion—bringing Keppel and Cantonment stations into the fold by 2026—the big question is:

Will the properties around these new stations become the next appreciation hotspots?

Let’s start with the facts.

MRT Means Higher Value 

In Singapore, being close to an MRT is one of the strongest drivers of property prices.

• Price premium: Homes within 400–500m of an MRT station are usually priced 10–15% higher than similar units further away.
  
  
• Past examples: When new stations opened, projects like Eight Courtyards (Canberra MRT) and Stars of Kovan (Kovan MRT) saw prices climb 7–12% higher PSF compared to nearby projects without MRT access.
  

• Rental demand: Tenants (locals and expats) prefer the convenience of MRT connectivity. This keeps rental demand and yields strongly.
  

Buyers and tenants will always pay more for convenience. Let’s look at some data on past MRT launches:

This table shows that areas with strong commuter dependence and emerging amenities tend to see sharper appreciation after MRT commissioning.

Circle Line Stage 6: What’s Coming by 2026

The Circle Line is already one of the most important lines in Singapore, looping across the city and connecting major business and lifestyle hubs. But there’s a missing gap, Stage 6, that runs from HarbourFront to Marina Bay.


By 2026, this gap will be closed with two new stations:

• Keppel Station – serving the Greater Southern Waterfront area.
  
  
• Cantonment Station – revitalizing the Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Merah fringe.
  
  

Once complete, the Circle Line becomes a full loop, making connectivity seamless across the island. Properties around these two new stations won’t just be near an MRT—they’ll be sitting on top of an integrated transport advantage. And transport advantages in Singapore almost always translate into appreciation.

The Greater Southern Waterfront Factor

Here’s where it gets even more interesting. Keppel Station will sit within the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW), a 30km stretch of coastline that’s set to become Singapore’s next big waterfront city.

We’re talking about a long-term transformation that includes:

• New residential enclaves with sea views.
  
  
• More commercial hubs to decentralize from the CBD.
  
  
• Recreation, green spaces, and lifestyle amenities.
  
  

When you combine GSW + MRT connectivity, you’re not just buying property. You’re buying into the future CBD extension of Singapore.

Cantonment: The Quiet Gem

Now, let’s talk about Cantonment Station. It may not sound as glamorous as Keppel, but this is where the smart money often goes, into the quiet gems.

Cantonment sits at the edge of Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Merah, and Chinatown. It’s walking distance to the current CBD, yet property values here are still lower compared to Districts 1 and 2.

When the station opens, Cantonment will suddenly become a bridge between “prime city” and “fringe city.” And that is where value unlocks usually happen.

Bukit Merah resale flats already command million-dollar prices even without this MRT. Now, what happens when accessibility improves? Expect another wave of record-breaking transactions.

What Springleaf Residence Teaches Us About Anticipation

Look at Springleaf Residence, launched this year. Despite being in a fringe location, it sold 92% of units at an average S$2,175 psf on opening weekend. Why? Because buyers are already pricing in the upcoming Cross Island Line nearby.

Lesson: Investors don’t wait for MRT stations to be built. They buy on anticipation.

So when it comes to Keppel and Cantonment, do you really think buyers will wait until 2026 to act? No, they’ll start moving in now, when prices are still lower, and let the station completion drive appreciation.

If You Aren’t Already Looking North, You Should Be

During the recent National Day Rally, PM Lawrence Wong announced plans to transform northern Singapore—Woodlands, Kranji, Sembawang—so that it’s “ulu no more.”

The key takeaway?

• 14,000 new homes in Kranji alone
  
  
• New neighborhood centers sprouting near MRT stations
  
  
• Enhanced connectivity via Johor-Singapore RTS Link and upgraded Woodlands Checkpoint
  
  

Government-backed infrastructure announcements redefine property markets. Look at Woodlands, long seen as far and inconvenient. Now with MRT expansions and new developments, it’s poised to become a new growth hub.

Apply that same logic to the Circle Line: policy support + infrastructure = appreciation. The government is literally telling you where future growth will be.

So… Will Properties Around the New Circle Line Stations Be the Next Appreciation Hotspots?

Yes. And more than that, they already are. The combination of:

• Circle Line completion by 2026
  
  
• Greater Southern Waterfront transformation
  
  
• Government-backed infrastructure momentum
  
  
• Historical MRT premium data
  
  

…all point in one direction: properties around Keppel and Cantonment are poised to outperform.

Why Investors Should Pay Attention Now: Here’s My Honest Opinion

• Prices won’t wait. By the time the stations open in 2026, the appreciation curve may already have been priced in. Waiting until then means buying at a higher entry point.
  
  
• Rental demand will surge. Tenants prioritize convenience, and the ability to say “MRT downstairs” adds instant value.
  
  
• Exit strategy is safer. Properties near MRT stations are more liquid. Even in downturns, they sell faster and at better prices.
  

If you’re serious about growing your wealth through property, you can’t afford to ignore this.

I’ve seen this story repeat countless times in Singapore:

• In Punggol, when it was dismissed as “far.”

• In Jurong, before the Jurong Lake District transformation.
  
  
• In Woodlands, now riding on the government’s plans.

Each time, those who bought early enjoyed the biggest gains. Those who hesitated? They paid the premium later. And today, with the Circle Line expansion, we’re standing at the same crossroads.

So my question to you is: Will you be the investor who gets in early, or the one who regrets missing the train?

This is your signal. Properties around the new Circle Line stations will not stay at today’s entry prices for long.

Let’s talk about the best units available near Keppel, Cantonment, and other MRT growth corridors. 

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