Lucerne Grand is a 570-unit mixed-use condominium beside Lakeside MRT in District 22, developed by City Developments Limited through CDL Polaris Properties.
It comprises five 17-storey residential blocks together with Lucerne Galleria, a first-storey commercial component planned with a supermarket, shops and restaurants.
That creates an immediately understandable proposition.
Residents get MRT access at their doorstep, everyday conveniences within the development, Jurong Lake Gardens nearby and easy access to the wider Jurong East area.
But convenience alone does not determine whether a new launch is worth buying.
The more important question is:
How much should buyers pay for doorstep Lakeside MRT convenience — and does Lucerne Grand still make sense once price, stack exposure, unit choice and nearby alternatives are considered?
That is the central question in this Lucerne Grand review.
Lucerne Grand at a Glance
| Detail | Lucerne Grand |
|---|---|
| Developer | CDL Polaris Properties Pte. Ltd., wholly owned by City Developments Limited |
| Location | 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 Lakeside Drive |
| District | District 22 |
| Tenure | 99 years from 8 September 2025 |
| Units | 570 |
| Blocks | 5 blocks of 17 storeys |
| Site Area | Approx. 145,152 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT | Lakeside MRT |
| Commercial Component | Lucerne Galleria – supermarket, shops and restaurants |
| Unit Types | 2 Bedroom to 4 Bedroom Premium + Entertainment |
| Expected Vacant Possession | 7 December 2031 |
| Land Price | S$608 million |
| Approx. Land Rate | About S$1,132 psf ppr |
| Official Launch Pricing | Not released at time of writing |
NLR Quick Take
Lucerne Grand’s strongest case is practical rather than aspirational.
The combination of Lakeside MRT, commercial amenities downstairs, Jurong Lake Gardens nearby and a family-oriented unit mix should make the project particularly relevant to West-side HDB upgraders and households that depend heavily on public transport.
But its biggest advantage also creates its main trade-off.
A prime MRT-adjacent site does not come cheaply.
CDL and its joint tender entity paid S$608 million for the Lakeside Drive Government Land Sales parcel, so buyers should expect the eventual selling price to reflect the value placed on this location.
That means NLR would not judge Lucerne Grand simply by whether it is a good project.
The more useful question is whether the specific unit, stack, floor and eventual price justify paying for the convenience.
NLR position: Strong own-stay proposition for the right buyer, but final value depends heavily on launch pricing and unit selection.
Location: Lakeside MRT Is Lucerne Grand’s Clearest Advantage
Caption: Lucerne Grand location map showing its position near Lakeside MRT, Jurong Lake Gardens and surrounding schools and amenities.
There is little ambiguity about Lucerne Grand’s strongest selling point.
Lakeside MRT is immediately beside the development.
That matters more than simply being able to put “near MRT” into a marketing brochure.
For households using public transport every day, walking distance affects daily life twice a day, five or more days a week.
From Lakeside MRT on the East-West Line, Jurong East interchange is two stops away, while Buona Vista is six stops away. Residents also have relatively straightforward rail access towards the city and other parts of Singapore.
This should be particularly relevant to households where more than one family member travels independently.
A working couple may commute in different directions. Children eventually travel to school without their parents. Older family members may value transport accessibility without depending on a car.
In those circumstances, proximity to Lakeside MRT has genuine utility.
That is different from buying primarily because of a future infrastructure story.
The MRT advantage already exists.
The MRT Advantage Also Creates a Trade-Off
Being beside an MRT station is not universally positive.
Different buyers have different tolerances for activity, railway proximity and urban exposure.
Some will happily accept these factors in exchange for getting home quickly after work.
Others may prefer greater separation from transport infrastructure even if it means travelling farther to the station.
That makes stack selection more important at Lucerne Grand than simply choosing a bedroom type.
A quieter-facing unit and a unit with greater railway or road exposure may offer very different living experiences within the same development.
Higher floors may also behave differently from lower floors.
So when sales begin, NLR would not recommend comparing units solely by psf.
The relevant comparison is:
What additional premium am I paying for a better stack or floor — and is that difference worthwhile for my own use and eventual resale market?
Lucerne Grand Site Plan: Not Every Stack Will Be Equal
Lucerne Grand occupies approximately 145,152 sq ft and contains five 17-storey residential blocks.
The site plan is important because buyers should look beyond the project’s overall MRT story and examine how individual units relate to their surroundings.
Depending on the unit, relevant considerations can include railway orientation, road exposure, internal facilities, neighbouring blocks, commercial activity, privacy, sun direction and future surrounding development.
The developer’s materials also explicitly caution that surrounding views can change and that nearby land earmarked for future development may affect some outlooks.
This is why a brochure rendering should never substitute for actual stack analysis.
A supposed “view unit” is only valuable if the outlook is sufficiently durable and the price premium is reasonable.
Lucerne Galleria Gives the Project More Than MRT Convenience
Lucerne Grand is not purely residential.
Its first-storey commercial component, branded Lucerne Galleria, is planned to include a supermarket, shops and restaurants.
That could be one of the project’s most useful features for owner-occupiers.
A supermarket downstairs changes everyday routines more than many condominium facilities do.
Residents may be able to handle groceries, meals and basic errands without first travelling to Jurong East or another mall.
Combined with Lakeside MRT, the proposition becomes particularly straightforward:
home + daily essentials + MRT
within the same immediate environment.
That is likely to appeal to families, older owners and time-sensitive working households.
The trade-off is that buyers considering lower floors or units closer to activity areas should still assess privacy and movement around the development.
Convenience and seclusion do not always come together.
Lucerne Grand Unit Mix
Unlike many new launches, Lucerne Grand has no 1-bedroom units.
The development begins at 2-bedroom units and extends into relatively substantial 4-bedroom configurations.
| Unit Type | Approx. Size | Number of Units |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom | 624 sq ft | 96 |
| 2 Bedroom + Study | 667–710 sq ft | 126 |
| 3 Bedroom | 872–904 sq ft | 125 |
| 3 Bedroom Premium + Study | 947–1,001 sq ft | 128 |
| 4 Bedroom Premium | 1,152–1,195 sq ft | 47 |
| 4 Bedroom Premium + Study | 1,345 sq ft | 16 |
| 4 Bedroom Premium + Entertainment | 1,432 sq ft | 32 |
Approximately 39% of the project comprises 2-bedroom and 2+Study units, 44% comprises 3-bedroom formats, and 17% comprises 4-bedroom configurations.
That tells us quite a lot about the intended market.
Lucerne Grand appears substantially more family and upgrader-oriented than investor-led.
The largest portion of the development sits in the 3-bedroom segment, which is likely to be important both during launch and eventually in the resale market.
Why the 3-Bedroom Segment Could Matter Most
The 3-bedroom category generally addresses a relatively broad group of buyers.
It can suit:
- couples planning for children;
- existing families;
- HDB upgraders;
- households needing a work-from-home room;
- buyers who find 2-bedroom units restrictive but cannot justify a large 4-bedroom quantum.
Lucerne Grand has 253 units across the 3-bedroom and 3-bedroom Premium + Study categories, making this segment a major part of the development.
That also means buyers should not assume that simply buying a 3-bedroom unit creates scarcity.
There will be meaningful internal competition.
The more important distinction may eventually be which 3-bedroom layout, which stack, which floor and at what purchase price.
The detailed layout discussion belongs in the separate Lucerne Grand Floor Plan Analysis, where individual configurations can be compared properly rather than turning this Review into a second floor-plan article.
What the Unit Mix Suggests About Future Exit Demand
Lucerne Grand’s absence of 1-bedroom units may support a more owner-occupier-led community.
That does not guarantee stronger resale performance, but it changes the likely demand profile.
Future buyers may include West-side HDB owners looking to upgrade, families wishing to remain near parents, households familiar with Jurong and buyers who value established transport infrastructure.
That potential resale market is relatively easy to understand.
But it will still be price-sensitive.
A future upgrader is unlikely to buy simply because Lucerne Grand sits beside Lakeside MRT.
They will compare the total quantum against whatever other options are available at the time.
That means entry quantum matters as much as headline psf.
A relatively attractive psf does not automatically make a unit affordable, while an apparently high psf may still work if the layout keeps overall quantum within reach.
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Jurong Lake Gardens Strengthens the Own-Stay Proposition
Lucerne Grand is also close to Jurong Lake Gardens, a 90-hectare national garden.
This gives the project something that a transport-led development could otherwise lack: access to substantial recreational and green space.
The combination is useful.
Residents can have the convenience of MRT access while still being close to a major park and waterfront environment.
For households with children, runners, cyclists or buyers who simply value outdoor space, that can improve the everyday living proposition considerably.
However, being near Jurong Lake Gardens should not be confused with having the same immediate waterfront character as developments positioned along Yuan Ching Road.
That distinction matters when comparing Lucerne Grand with nearby alternatives.
Lucerne Grand vs Lake-Oriented Alternatives
Lucerne Grand’s closest conceptual competitors are not necessarily projects with identical prices.
They are developments competing for the same West-side buyer while offering a different lifestyle proposition.
Projects such as Sora and The LakeGarden Residences lean more heavily into the Jurong Lake Gardens environment.
Lucerne Grand’s advantage is different.
| Buyer Priority | Lucerne Grand | Lake-Oriented Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| MRT convenience | Strong | Generally weaker |
| Commercial convenience | Strong | Generally more limited |
| Daily commuting | Strong | More transport-dependent |
| Immediate lake-oriented environment | More limited | Stronger |
| Potential lake views | Selected outlooks only | Stronger for selected stacks |
| Quiet residential feel | Stack-dependent | Potentially stronger |
| Green/recreation access | Strong | Strong |
| Railway exposure | Relevant for certain stacks | Generally less relevant |
| Core proposition | Practical convenience | Lifestyle and outlook |
There is no universal winner.
A household with two daily MRT commuters could rationally choose Lucerne Grand even if another development offers a more attractive view.
Someone who works primarily from home and values tranquillity might make the opposite decision.
This is why NLR prefers to compare developments through buyer behaviour rather than project rankings.
Jurong Lake District: Useful Support, But It Should Not Be the Main Reason to Buy
The wider Jurong Lake District story will inevitably form part of Lucerne Grand’s marketing.
There is legitimate long-term relevance.
Jurong Lake District is planned as a major mixed-use employment and business node outside the city centre, while future infrastructure around Jurong East should improve connectivity and activity in the wider area.
Lucerne Grand can potentially benefit from that growth.
But buyers should distinguish between living near a transformation area and owning property directly within its commercial core.
Lucerne Grand remains primarily a Lakeside residential proposition.
Its most tangible advantages today are already visible:
Lakeside MRT, established neighbourhood amenities, Lucerne Galleria and Jurong Lake Gardens.
The JLD story should be considered an additional long-term factor rather than the sole justification for paying a high launch price.
Future transformation can support demand.
It cannot compensate for overpaying at entry.
Schools and Family Relevance
Developer materials identify several educational institutions in the wider area, including Rulang Primary School, Shuqun Primary School, Yuhua Secondary School, River Valley High School, Jurong Pioneer Junior College and Nanyang Technological University.
This adds to Lucerne Grand’s family-oriented positioning.
However, parents purchasing for school admission should verify the relevant home-school distance and admission criteria independently through official sources.
A school appearing on a location map does not automatically mean every Lucerne Grand unit falls within a specific admission-distance band.
Facilities: Comprehensive, But They Should Not Drive the Purchase
Lucerne Grand includes the facilities expected of a sizeable modern condominium.
Developer materials highlight the lap pool, Aqua Lounge, clubhouses, gymnasium, co-working spaces, gourmet pavilions and other landscaped recreational facilities.
The project has also achieved BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification.
These are positive features.
But NLR would not recommend paying a meaningful premium simply because a project offers more facility names.
For a long-term owner, more important considerations include whether the facilities are practical for 570 households, whether the site is efficiently planned, whether the unit works for daily living and whether ongoing ownership costs remain reasonable.
A condominium is ultimately bought unit by unit, not facility by facility.
Who Is Lucerne Grand Best Suited For?
West-Side HDB Upgraders
This is likely to be one of Lucerne Grand’s core buyer groups.
Households already living in Jurong West, Boon Lay, Taman Jurong or Jurong East may want to upgrade without leaving an area they know well.
For these buyers, Lucerne Grand provides private-condominium facilities while preserving access to familiar transport, schools, amenities and family networks.
Their biggest constraint may not be location.
It is likely to be purchase quantum.
MRT-Dependent Families
Lucerne Grand has a particularly straightforward case for households where several members rely on public transport.
If MRT access is used daily, the convenience has measurable lifestyle value.
The question is simply how much extra the household should pay for it.
Buyers Who Prioritise Practicality Over Views
Some buyers would rather have groceries downstairs and an MRT station beside them than a scenic outlook that requires more travelling.
Lucerne Grand fits this group well.
Buyers With a Longer Holding Horizon
Buyers comfortable living in the West for many years may also be better positioned to benefit from gradual development around Jurong.
That is a stronger basis for purchase than expecting a rapid uplift purely because of the Jurong Lake District narrative.
Who Should Think More Carefully?
Lucerne Grand may require more consideration from buyers who strongly prioritise:
- quiet surroundings;
- direct waterfront views;
- low-density living;
- minimal rail exposure;
- maximum square footage for the budget;
- the lowest possible entry price;
- short-term capital gains.
There is nothing wrong with those preferences.
They simply point towards a different type of project.
A good development can still be the wrong development for a particular buyer.
The Real Pricing Question
Until official launch prices are released, there is a limit to how far any Lucerne Grand review can go.
The Lakeside Drive GLS parcel was awarded at S$608 million, equivalent to approximately S$1,132 psf ppr.
That gives us useful context, but land price is not the same thing as selling price.
Construction costs, financing, marketing, margins, unit positioning and market conditions all affect the eventual launch price.
Rather than guess a single number and treat it as fact, NLR will assess Lucerne Grand using actual indicative and unit-level pricing once available.
The more detailed pricing framework is covered separately in the Lucerne Grand Price Guide.
What matters most is not whether Lucerne Grand launches at a particular average psf.
It is whether the actual unit you are considering offers an acceptable relationship between price, layout, stack, floor and alternative properties.
NLR Verdict: Is Lucerne Grand Worth Considering?
Yes — particularly for buyers who genuinely value MRT convenience and want to remain in the West.
Lucerne Grand has a clear proposition.
It combines Lakeside MRT, commercial amenities downstairs, access to Jurong Lake Gardens and a unit mix overwhelmingly designed around 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom households.
That makes the project easy to understand from an owner-occupier perspective.
I also view the absence of 1-bedroom units positively for its overall family positioning.
But a strong location does not automatically mean a strong purchase at every price.
Lucerne Grand’s greatest strength — its MRT location — is already reflected in the value of the land.
The buyer should therefore avoid paying an excessive premium simply because “MRT at the doorstep” sounds compelling.
For NLR, the decision ultimately comes down to four things:
unit type + stack + floor + actual price.
If those four elements line up, Lucerne Grand could be a very strong fit for West-side upgraders and MRT-dependent families.
If the pricing becomes too aggressive, buyers should be prepared to compare alternatives rather than force the purchase.
So the current NLR view is:
Strong practical proposition. Good own-stay relevance. Final value judgement pending actual pricing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucerne Grand
Is Lucerne Grand next to Lakeside MRT?
Yes. Lucerne Grand is located beside Lakeside MRT on the East-West Line. Immediate MRT access is one of the project’s main practical advantages.
How many units are there at Lucerne Grand?
Lucerne Grand comprises 570 residential units across five 17-storey blocks.
Who is the developer of Lucerne Grand?
Lucerne Grand is developed by CDL Polaris Properties Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of City Developments Limited.
What is the tenure of Lucerne Grand?
Lucerne Grand has a 99-year lease commencing from 8 September 2025.
When is Lucerne Grand expected to be completed?
The developer states an expected date of vacant possession of 7 December 2031.
What unit types are available at Lucerne Grand?
Lucerne Grand offers units ranging from 2-bedroom homes at approximately 624 sq ft to 4-bedroom Premium + Entertainment units at approximately 1,432 sq ft. There are no 1-bedroom units.
Does Lucerne Grand have shops?
Yes. The first-storey commercial component, Lucerne Galleria, is planned with a supermarket, shops and restaurants.
Is Lucerne Grand suitable for families?
Lucerne Grand’s 2- to 4-bedroom unit mix, MRT accessibility, nearby schools, commercial amenities and proximity to Jurong Lake Gardens make it particularly relevant to families and HDB upgraders. Actual suitability still depends on budget, preferred layout and stack.
Is Lucerne Grand good for investment?
Its MRT location may support rental relevance, but investment quality depends on more than location. Entry price, unit efficiency, rental quantum, future resale competition and holding period all matter.
What are the main disadvantages of Lucerne Grand?
The principal trade-offs are likely to be pricing and stack exposure. Buyers may pay a premium for the MRT-adjacent site, while certain units may experience greater railway, road or activity exposure than others.
How does Lucerne Grand compare with Sora and The LakeGarden Residences?
Lucerne Grand has the stronger MRT and immediate commercial-convenience proposition. Sora and The LakeGarden Residences may appeal more strongly to buyers who prioritise a lake-oriented environment and selected waterfront outlooks. The better option depends on lifestyle priorities, unit selection and actual pricing.
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