"East side best side"- you may have heard this phrase thrown around internet forums and even used in community urban planning initiatives. This love for the East is not unfounded, with many Easties touting the wealth of amenities in nearby commercial hubs in Tampines, Bedok, and even Changi.

Easties rejoice, for a new condominium project is coming to the Tanah Merah area. The tender for the site at Bedok Rise - which can yield an estimated 380 units - closed on 27 November 2025, garnering a whopping 10 bids. The top bid of $464 million from Bellis Residential translates to a land rate of $1,330 psf ppr (psf per plot ratio). Keen interest for the site was not unexpected, given that it is the last government land sale (GLS) plot in the exclusive locale flanked by condominiums and landed properties. Besides being located in a private enclave, the site also boasts many attributes that homebuyers are looking for when seeking out a new home.

Connectivity

Perhaps the biggest draw of the plot is its location virtually at the doorstep of Tanah Merah MRT station on the East-West Line (EWL), making travelling a breeze. On the EWL, future residents can easily access other major regional hubs in Tampines and Paya Lebar.

The Tanah Merah MRT station is also slated to be connect to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) by 2040, further improving the connectivity in that neighbourhood. The TEL extension in turn links Tanah Merah station to Expo, Changi Airport, Changi Terminal 5, and to the rest of TEL from Sungei Bedok. Of note, the station in Changi Terminal 5 will be an interchange station with the future Cross Island Line, further boosting the accessibility of the site.

Amenities with more to come

For amenities within walking distance of the development, residents can head to Sceneca Square, a retail mall with a supermarket, as well as shopping and dining options. Other neighbourhood hubs in Bedok, Simei, Tampines, Pasir Ris, and Paya Lebar are also minutes' away via the MRT, opening up a wide range of commercial and recreational options, such as Bedok Mall, Eastpoint Mall, Tampines Mall, Our Tampines Hub, Century Square, Tampines 1, Downtown East, White Sands, and Paya Lebar Quarter. Furthermore, Expo is only one stop away from the site and is home to the Changi City Point shopping mall, Singapore EXPO convention centre, and Changi Business Park.

An additional perk of living in the East is the site's close proximity to Changi, a vibrant aviation hub with a wide selection of retail offerings and eateries. With the Changi East development and a fifth terminal coming onboard in mid-2030, the area is sure to become even more bustling in the near future. Working professionals in the IT and aviation industry in Changi may take interest in the upcoming project, as it ensures shorter commuting time to the workplace.

More changes are soon to take shape with the redevelopment of the Paya Lebar Airbase from 2030s onwards. Besides injecting more residential developments, the plot is expected to be transformed into a self-sustainable new town with community areas, green spaces and commercial hubs for live, work and play. With the Paya Lebar MRT station just four stops away from the Tanah Merah project, the variety of options for future residents will be even greater once the redevelopment is completed.

Schools

The site has several primary schools within its vicinity, including Bedok Green Primary School, St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School, and Temasek Primary School. Other educational institutes like Bedok View Secondary School, Bedok South Secondary School, Anglican High School, ITE College East, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design are also a short walk or bus ride away.

Developer

Bellis Residential is a subsidiary of Allgreen Properties, a prominent real estate developer in Singapore renowned for its extensive portfolio of high-quality residential projects ranging from high-end luxury to mass-market developments. Established in 1986 and a subsidiary of the prestigious Kuok Group, Allgreen Properties has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional developments that enhance urban living. Notable projects include Promenade Peak, Pasir Ris 8, Royal Green, Fourth Avenue Residences, Juniper Hills and Riversails.