Positioned prominently at 88 Song Hành in the vibrant core of An Phú Ward (Thu Duc City / District 2), Estella Heights represents the gold standard of Singaporean integrated resort living in Ho Chi Minh City. Developed by Keppel Land in joint venture with Tien Phuoc, Estella Heights has established itself as the benchmark residential address for multinational executives, international school educators, tech leaders, and corporate expat families seeking an effortless blend of green sanctuary, premium retail, and high-speed transit. For broader regional context, explore our An Phú Neighborhood Guide 2026 and Thủ Đức City Expat Housing & Relocation Guide 2026.
In 2026, the strategic value of An Phú has reached new heights with the full commercial operation of HCMC Metro Line 1 (Bến Thành – Suối Tiên). Estella Heights enjoys a direct, sheltered pedestrian path to An Phú Metro Station (Station 7), situated just 250 meters away (under 3 minutes’ walk). Residents can board air-conditioned trains and reach the District 1 CBD (Opera House and Ben Thanh stations) in precisely 9 minutes, completely bypassing arterial rush-hour traffic along Võ Nguyên Giáp (formerly Hanoi Highway) and the Saigon Bridge. If evaluating neighborhood trade-offs between expat enclaves, consult our Thảo Điền vs An Phú Rental Budget Comparison 2026 and District 1 vs District 2 Expat Rental Guide.
An Phú boasts superior urban planning compared to older, organic enclaves. Engineered with high elevation above historical flood zones, the Song Hành corridor and surrounding residential grids (such as Vũ Tông Phan, Trần Lựu, and Cao Đức Lân) remain completely immune to the seasonal tidal flooding and storm waterlogging that occasionally affect low-lying sections of neighboring Thảo Điền. Furthermore, the microclimate at Estella Heights is cooled by an extraordinary 70% landscape and amenity footprint, creating a lush green micro-environment where ambient outdoor temperatures consistently register 1.5°C to 2.0°C lower than central District 1.
Strategic advantages of living at Estella Heights in An Phú:
2026 expat rental dynamics: Estella Heights maintains one of the highest expat occupancy rates (exceeding 92%) and strongest tenant retention metrics in District 2. The 130-square-meter 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom lateral floor plan is in high demand among European, Australian, Japanese, and Singaporean corporate transferees who prioritize expansive master quarters, a full-sized functional kitchen, and resort lifestyle amenities for their families. Listed at 48,000,000 VND per month (~$1,920 USD), this residence delivers unmatched value per square meter compared to central District 1 high-rises. Review our CapitaLand vs Keppel Land Singaporean Condo Showdown 2026 to understand how Keppel Land’s engineering distinguishes itself across the HCMC market.
Estella Heights encompasses 872 luxury apartments distributed across four 33- and 34-storey towers (T1, T2 in Phase 1; T3, T4 in Phase 2) set above a shared podium deck and the upscale Estella Place commercial podium. Designed by leading Singaporean architectural and landscape consultants, the development adopts a contemporary tropical resort aesthetic characterized by extensive water features, vertical green living walls, open-air sky terraces, and natural cross-ventilation breezeways.
Resident operations and common property management are supervised by Savills Vietnam in close alignment with Keppel Land’s regional operating standards. Security is managed through a comprehensive multi-tier perimeter control network, 24/7 manned guard posts, biometric lobby turnstiles, encrypted high-speed Schindler elevator keycards, and digital video intercom stations linked directly to the on-site security control room.
| Facility | Location | Overview & Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 50m Resort Lagoon Pool | Level 1 Garden Podium | Free-form resort pool with sandy beach entry, sunken poolside cabanas, jacuzzi massage jets, and lush tropical palm landscaping. |
| 50m Olympic Lap Pool | Level 5 Podium Deck | 50-meter competition-grade lap pool with dedicated swimming lanes, timber sun decks, and panoramic garden views. |
| Estella Place Commercial Mall | Ground to Level 5 Podium | 37,000 m² lifestyle mall with direct resident skybridge, housing Annam Gourmet, Starbucks, dinning precincts, and clinics. |
| 400m Elevated Jogging Track | Level 5 Sky Podium | Dedicated rubberized athletic running track encircling the landscaped podium deck, equipped with ambient night lighting. |
| Championship Tennis Courts | Level 5 Sports Zone | Two regulation-size floodlit hard tennis courts with professional tournament acrylic surfacing and spectator seating. |
| Clubhouse & Private Screening Room | Level 5 Clubhouse Pavilion | Air-conditioned resident lounge, executive meeting rooms, private dining salon, and high-definition private cinema room. |
| TechnoGym Fitness Center & Studio | Level 5 Wellness Center | 300 m² panoramic gym equipped with TechnoGym cardio machines, Olympic free weights, and dedicated yoga/Pilates studio. |
| Sky Gardens & BBQ Pavilions | Levels 24 & 25 Sky Decks | Multi-tier sky gardens featuring covered gas BBQ pavilions, alfresco dining tables, and 180-degree sunset city views. |
| Children’s Water Play & Adventure Park | Level 1 & Level 5 Podiums | Zero-depth interactive water splash park, wet slides, shaded climbing gyms, and indoor soft-play nursery playroom. |
| Subterranean Auto & EV Garage | Basements B1–B2 | Secure underground parking with dedicated expat automobile bays, EV charging stations, and automated license plate recognition. |
Located on an elevated mid-to-high floor within Tower 3, this 130-square-meter 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers an optimal lateral layout designed for modern family living, entertaining, and executive work-from-home versatility. The architectural floor plan maximizes natural daylight, cross-ventilation, and panoramic vistas overlooking the landscaped resort pools and the green An Phú villa district.
The layout provides a logical separation between expansive social entertaining zones and serene, private sleeping quarters.
Spatial distribution:
| Feature / System | Brand & Origin | Technical Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Living & Dining Flooring | Caesar / Imported Porcelain | 800x800mm high-gloss polished porcelain tiles with acoustic dampening underlayment. |
| Bedrooms Flooring | Quick-Step (Belgium) | 12mm engineered multi-layer European timber flooring with scratch-resistant matte topcoat. |
| Kitchen Countertops & Tops | Silestone / Quartz (Spain) | 20mm antimicrobial solid quartz stone with beveled edges and integrated waterfall island end. |
| Cooking Appliances Suite | Bosch Serie 6 (Germany) | 3-zone high-efficiency induction cooktop, 66L multi-function convection oven, and integrated extractor. |
| Sanitary Ware & Washlets | Kohler & Hansgrohe (Germany) | Kohler rimless dual-flush ceramic toilets, Hansgrohe thermostatic rain showers, and designer chrome mixers. |
| Acoustic Glazing System | YKK AP / Low-E Glass | Double-glazed laminated safety glass with aluminum thermal break frame (ambient noise < 38 dB). |
| HVAC Climate Control | Daikin Inverter Multi-Split | Concealed ducted inverter air conditioning in living salon; slim-line wall inverter units in bedrooms. |
| Smart Security & Intercom | Yale & Panasonic | Biometric fingerprint, RF keycard, PIN digital door lock, and color video intercom connected to lobby reception. |
| Water Heating System | Ariston Central Storage | 80L centralized multi-point pressurized hot water boiler supplying all bathrooms and kitchen. |
| Cabinetry & Joinery | Häfele (Germany) Hardware | Custom moisture-resistant E1-grade laminate cabinetry with Häfele soft-close hinges and hydraulic lift stays. |
Building operations at Estella Heights are managed by Savills Vietnam under the direct oversight of the Estella Heights Homeowners Management Board and Keppel Land. Residents benefit from dedicated on-site concierge teams, 24/7 technical engineering response, daily maintenance of landscape grounds, and mobile app-enabled facility reservations.
| Expense Category | Tariff / Unit Rate | Estimated Monthly Outlay | Billing Channel & Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Monthly Rent | Fixed at VND 48,000,000 (~$1,920 USD) | VND 48,000,000 | Direct bank transfer in VND on the 1st of each calendar month |
| Building Management Fee | VND 23,000 / m² net usable area / month (130 m²) | VND 2,990,000 | Billed monthly via resident app / building management portal |
| Electricity (EVN Progressive Tariff) | Official EVN Tier 1–6 (1,893 – 3,302 VND/kWh) | VND 2,200,000 – 3,400,000 | Direct payment via EVN HCMC mobile app or automated banking |
| Domestic Clean Water | Municipal Sawaco tariff (20,500 VND/m³) | VND 220,000 – 320,000 | Billed monthly on building utility invoice |
| High-Speed Fiber Internet | 500 Mbps – 1 Gbps Dedicated Fiber (Viettel/VNPT) | VND 350,000 – 550,000 | Direct tenant subscription with local telecommunications provider |
| Basement Car Parking Bay | 1 Allocated automobile parking bay | VND 1,650,000 | Monthly permit card with automated RFID gate entry |
| Motorcycle Parking Bays | Fixed rate per motorcycle (2 bays allocated) | VND 130,000 / bike | Monthly permit card billed on building account |
Electricity is billed directly according to the official progressive residential tariff established by Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The following breakdown models typical monthly consumption for a 130 m² 3BR apartment operating inverter air-conditioning:
| Consumption Tier | Monthly kWh Range | Base Unit Rate (VND/kWh) | Typical 3BR Monthly Apportionment | Subtotal Cost (VND) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (0 – 50 kWh) | First 50 kWh | 1,893 VND | 50 kWh | 94,650 VND |
| Tier 2 (51 – 100 kWh) | Next 50 kWh | 1,956 VND | 50 kWh | 97,800 VND |
| Tier 3 (101 – 200 kWh) | Next 100 kWh | 2,271 VND | 100 kWh | 227,100 VND |
| Tier 4 (201 – 300 kWh) | Next 100 kWh | 2,860 VND | 100 kWh | 286,000 VND |
| Tier 5 (301 – 400 kWh) | Next 100 kWh | 3,197 VND | 100 kWh | 319,700 VND |
| Tier 6 (401+ kWh) | Usage over 400 kWh (typical 280 kWh in Tier 6) | 3,302 VND | 280 kWh | 924,560 VND |
| Total Estimated Energy | ~680 kWh / month (Inverter Climate Control) | Average ~2,867 VND/kWh | Complete 130 m² Residence | ~VND 1,949,810 – 3,200,000 |
Note: For complete details on tenancy utility protections and avoiding landlord utility surcharges, consult our EVN Electricity Tiers & Landlord Utility Markup Guide and review our benchmark HCMC 40-Condo Building Management Fee Index 2026.
Estella Heights benefits from direct multimodal connectivity via the Song Hành corridor, Võ Nguyên Giáp boulevard, and the newly operational Metro Line 1.
| Destination | Distance | Driving / Metro Time | Primary Route / Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 Financial Core (Opera House / Ben Thanh) | 7.2 km | 9 mins (Metro) / 12 mins (Drive) | Metro Line 1 (An Phu Station) / Vo Nguyen Giap → Saigon Bridge |
| Thủ Thiêm Financial Center & The Metropole | 4.8 km | 8 – 10 minutes | Song Hanh → Tran Nao / Mai Chi Tho Boulevard |
| Thảo Điền Dining & Cultural Core (Xuan Thuy) | 2.0 km | 4 – 6 minutes | Song Hanh → Vo Nguyen Giap Underpass → Thao Dien St |
| Saigon High-Tech Park (SHTP / Samsung & Intel) | 8.5 km | 12 mins (Metro) / 14 mins (Drive) | Metro Line 1 (An Phu to High-Tech Park Station) / Vo Nguyen Giap |
| Bình Thạnh District (Landmark 81 / Pearl Plaza) | 4.5 km | 7 – 9 minutes | Vo Nguyen Giap → Saigon Bridge |
| Phú Mỹ Hưng (District 7 / Crescent Mall) | 11.5 km | 18 – 22 minutes | Mai Chi Tho → Vo Chi Cong → Phu My Bridge |
| Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) | 12.0 km | 24 – 28 minutes | Vo Nguyen Giap → Pham Van Dong Expressway |
| Long Thành International Airport (LTG) | 33.0 km | 30 – 35 minutes | Mai Chi Tho → HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway |
Residents at Estella Heights enjoy seamless, secure weather-protected access directly into the Estella Place lifestyle mall via dedicated 2nd-floor skybridge corridors and private ground-level turnstile gates. These access points are restricted exclusively to resident RFID keycards, allowing tenants to step directly into Annam Gourmet Market, cafes, and restaurants within 60 seconds of leaving their residential elevator lobby, completely protected from rain and street traffic.
Residences at Estella Heights feature high-specification YKK AP double-glazed laminated safety glass with aluminum thermal break frames and acoustic silicone perimeter gaskets. Independent acoustic testing verifies an interior ambient sound level below 38 dB with windows closed, creating a tranquil, library-quiet indoor living environment even during peak morning rush hours along the outer boulevard.
Estella Heights is one of the most recognized pet-friendly luxury condominium communities in District 2. Tenants are permitted to keep domestic dogs and cats subject to standard registration with the Savills management office upon move-in. The development provides designated pet walking routes within the landscaped ground-floor gardens. In indoor common areas, elevators, and podium decks, pets must be leashed and handled responsibly.
The An Phú Metro Station (Station 7 of Metro Line 1) is located 250 meters directly in front of Estella Heights. Residents exit through the front pedestrian concourse and walk along a wide, paved, tree-shaded sidewalk directly to the station entrance in under 3 minutes. Trains depart every 4 to 6 minutes during peak hours, providing seamless 9-minute transit to the Opera House station in District 1 without traffic delays. For broader transit insights, read our Rent Apartment Near HCMC Metro Line 1 Guide.
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