Starlake Tây Hồ Tây – Premium Planned Township in Hanoi
THT Development Co. (Daewoo E&C)
1 of 3 sub-zones delivered · 2 upcoming 2027
Hanoi's largest Korean-developed planned township — 186 hectares with a 64% green and water ratio, on-site international schools, a 4.5-hectare regulation lake, and government designation as the capital's new ministerial hub. No other western Hanoi township combines this scale, greenery ratio, and Daewoo construction quality.
💰 7,39 tỷ – 145 tỷ📏 164,9 triệu/m²🏗️ 1 of 3 delivered
186-hectare master-planned urban area at the Tây Hồ Tây (West Lake West) gateway of Hanoi, developed by THT Development — a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea's Daewoo E&C. The township includes the completed H9 CT1 sub-zone (603 luxury apartments across three 24-floor towers) and The Prime Starlake K8HH1 sub-zone (284 apartments across two 26-floor towers, under construction), alongside detached villas, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and shophouses, anchored by a 4.5-hectare regulation lake and on-site international schools. Building density is capped at 36%, leaving 64% of the site to green space, parks, and water. Starlake was designated by the Hanoi government as the new administrative hub for thirteen central ministries.
Project news
The Prime Starlake (K8HH1): handover targeting June 1, 2027 per developer payment schedule
Construction · Jun 2027 · starlake-hanoi.com
The Prime Starlake (K8HH1): both residential towers topped out by May 2026
Construction · May 2026 · batdongsan.com.vn
Area news
Hanoi approves Phase 1 (2026-2030) ministerial relocation to Starlake — first ministry building already operational
Policy · Nov 2025 · dantri.com.vn
Neighborhood
75
Family Score
Good
Family appeal is strong. Starlake Park and a well-reviewed nursery school sit within the development, Everest School, one of Hanoi's top private K-12 systems, is nearby, and Dewey West Lake and Horizon International Bilingual School are planned on-site.
80*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle options are strong. Fitness, cafés and casual dining, including Korean and Japanese restaurants, sit within about 700 m, and an archery club operates inside the development.
69
Convenience
Good
Everyday convenience is good, led by banking and services nearby. MM Mega Market Thăng Long is about 1.5 km away for groceries, while daily retail inside the township is expected but not yet confirmed.
68
Health
Good
Medical access is solid for routine and paediatric care. Well-reviewed paediatric and dental clinics are within about 700 m, Bệnh Viện Mắt Ánh Sáng is about 1.0 km away, and Thu Cuc International General Hospital is about 2.3 km away.
65
Transit Access
Good
Bus stops sit just inside the township, but the nearest metro station listed, Chùa Hà Station, is 2.6 km away.
62
Commute Ease
Good
53 min to Hoàn Kiếm Lake via E11. 12 min walk to bus stop.
23
Nightlife
Below Avg
Nightlife is limited, with no dedicated bar or club district nearby. Evenings are largely residential, and the few karaoke and cocktail venues are 1.1 to 1.4 km away.
50
Quietness
Average
Quietness is weak, with area noise rated high. Karaoke and bar venues about 1.1 to 1.4 km away add to ambient noise, so quiet evenings should not be assumed.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.
Domo Scores™
7.5
🏠 Homeowner
Good
7.2
📈 Investor
Solid
Balanced for both homeowners and investors.
A low-density, green Korean-developed township for homeowners who value space, schools and security, priced about 8% below the luxury peer median. The binding constraint is Phạm Hùng access, roughly 30-45 min at peak to Hoàn Kiếm and 53 min by bus today, until the metro station inside the township opens around 2029-2030; ambient noise is also high and gross yields are only about 2-3.5%.
🏠 Homeowner
Value
7.3
Livability
7.6
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.6
📈 Investor
Value
7.3
Returns & exit
6.8
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
7.5
Why the scores differ
Homeowner: A good fit for homeowners who prioritise space and greenery over commute time. Low-density Daewoo-built towers and villas, a 4.5 ha lake, a nursery school and park inside the township, and Everest K-12 nearby support family life. The trade-offs are the Phạm Hùng peak-hour commute until the metro station inside the township opens around 2029-2030, high ambient noise, and surface flooding on adjacent roads after heavy rain.
Investor: A capital-preservation and long-hold case rather than a yield play. Resale is documented, the expat and corporate tenant pool is real, and the metro station C3, the ministry relocation, and the Starlake office cluster are credible tailwinds. Yields of roughly 2-3.5% on 13-20 billion VND apartments, high ticket sizes, and 284 new Prime Starlake units competing for the same buyers cap the return profile.
Price & Market
Current Market Price
164,9 triệu/m²
📈+18% since launch
Market range
130 triệu – 220 triệu/m²
Unit price
7,39 tỷ – 145 tỷ
Rent
25 triệu – 120 triệu/mo
Launch price
140 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield1.1%
•🟢 Metro Line 2 construction began in January 2026 with station C3-Tây Hồ Tây inside the township, and Hanoi's June 2026 five-line groundbreaking adds orbital transit near West Lake; operation is targeted around 2029-2030, so the relief is still ahead.
•🟢 The Ministry of Public Security building at lot B14 is already operating and the first relocation tranche (2026-2030) of 13 ministries is approved, which supports institutional and corporate rental demand in the Starlake cluster.
•🟡 Project-wide pricing near 165M VND/m² is about 8% below the luxury peer median of 180M VND/m² (five peers), but The Prime Starlake primary typical price of about 195M VND/m² is above that median and above H9 CT1 resale of roughly 140-154M VND/m².
•🟡 Hanoi-wide, CBRE (Q1 2026) reports condominium absorption fell to 67% from 98% in 2025 on 12-15% floating mortgage rates, while secondary prices rose 21.3% year-on-year; at 13-20 billion VND per apartment, financing costs matter here.
•🔴 Phạm Hùng congestion, high ambient noise and surface flooding on adjacent roads limit daily appeal until the metro opens, which is why the premium suits residents anchored by a school or nearby employer.
Last updated: October 2026
Is this a good deal?
Project
Price
Distance
Starlake
164,9 triệu/m²
—
Heritage West Lake
145 triệu/m²
2.2 km
Ciputra Hanoi
108 triệu/m²
2.5 km
Noble Crystal Tay Ho
180 triệu/m²
3.1 km
Should you buy here?
Best for:
✓Expat and corporate families, especially Korean and Japanese households, who want schools and green space close to home
✓Senior Vietnamese buyers seeking villa or large-apartment living in a low-density, gated township
✓Homeowners who work in Tây Hồ, Cầu Giấy or the Starlake office and ministry cluster rather than in Hoàn Kiếm
Not ideal for:
✗Daily commuters to Hoàn Kiếm or Hai Bà Trưng before the metro opens
✗Buyers who need quiet surroundings or a walkable retail and nightlife scene
✗First-time buyers on a tight budget, as resale apartments start from about 4.4 billion VND and most 2-3 bedroom units are 13-20 billion VND
Market Trends
Primary pricing at The Prime Starlake held flat at about 195M VND/m² between the September 2025 and May 2026 snapshots, while the project-wide blend sits near 165M VND/m² on resale-heavy data.
Decision Factors
Strengths
✓Low-density, green-led layout (36% building density) with a 4.5 ha regulation lake, Starlake Park and a nursery school inside the township, plus Everest K-12 nearby
✓Metro Line 2 station C3-Tây Hồ Tây is inside the township boundary, with construction under way since January 2026 and operation targeted around 2029-2030
✓Institutional demand anchor: the Ministry of Public Security building is already operating and the first relocation tranche (2026-2030) of 13 ministries is approved; CBRE (May 2026) expects about 500,000 sqm of additional office supply in the Starlake cluster by 2030
✓Project-wide pricing near 165M VND/m² sits about 8% below the luxury peer median of 180M VND/m², with Daewoo E&C as developer and the H9 CT1 sub-zone delivered since 2019
Tradeoffs
!Access depends on Phạm Hùng, which backs up at peak hours; the commute to Hoàn Kiếm Lake is 53 min by bus E11 today
!Ambient noise is rated high, nightlife is thin, and daily retail inside the township is expected rather than confirmed, so many errands go outside
!Gross yields of roughly 2-3.5% on 13-20 billion VND apartments, with a narrow luxury buyer pool, favour long holds over income
Watch items
?The Prime Starlake: handover is targeted around June 2027 per the developer payment schedule, and pink books are expected after handover; reports conflict on progress (topped out by May 2026 vs about the 12th floor in late June), so confirm status with the developer
?Commute relief depends on metro C3 and the West Lake road widening (first segment targeted Q2 2027, full completion 2030), so verify delivery milestones before paying for the metro story
?Adjacent public roads can flood after heavy rain, and no resident-review digest is on file, so check building management, drainage and noise with current residents before buying
Project Details
Developer
THT Development Co. (Daewoo E&C)
Status
1 of 3 delivered
Legal Information
Construction Permit
Approved
Pink Book
Partial
Legal Notes
H9 CT1 (Phase 1, 603 apartments across 3 towers and associated low-rise products) fully delivered; pink books issued for all apartments and villas. The Prime Starlake K8HH1 (Phase 2, 284 apartments across Tower E and Tower F) holds its own approved construction permit (issued September 5, 2024); both towers topped out by May 2026, with pink books expected post-handover (K8HH1 handover estimated Q2 2027 per listing sources). Low-rise products sold under long-term residential ownership. Searched October 2026: starlake sổ hồng, metro C3 tiến độ, The Prime Starlake bàn giao. No new pink book issuance or legal disputes found.
Amenities
Pets🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🏀 Basketball CourtShophouse Street🏍️ Motorbike Parking⚽ Multi-Purpose Court
Phạm Hùng — primary western arterial connecting to Belt Road 3 and the National Highway 32 corridorĐỗ Nhuận — internal spine road through the project coreNguyễn Văn Huyên extended — connects south to Cầu Giấy and the CBDThăng Long flyover — direct link to Nội Bài Airport bypassing city-centre traffic
🔇 Moderate Noise🛣️ Not Near Highway
A mix of senior Vietnamese professionals, business owners, and expat families, particularly Korean and Japanese nationals tied to Daewoo and the wider Korean corporate network in Hanoi. The township's scale, international schools, and gated security attract families who prioritise green living and safety over CBD proximity.
Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
Phạm Hùng is the primary access route and backs up substantially during peak hours, particularly at ...
Phạm Hùng is the primary access route and backs up substantially during peak hours, particularly at the intersections with Khuất Duy Tiến and Trần Duy Hưng. Most destinations in central Hanoi require navigating through or around the Belt Road 3 interchange.
→ Multiple gates with alternative exits via Đỗ Nhuận and Nguyễn Văn Huyên extended reduce dependence on Phạm Hùng alone. The internal road grid is designed for low-density mixed-use traffic.
🌊 Flood Risk
The Tây Hồ Tây area sits on relatively low-lying ground west of West Lake. Internal township roads a...
The Tây Hồ Tây area sits on relatively low-lying ground west of West Lake. Internal township roads are elevated above surrounding public streets, but adjacent public roads can experience surface flooding after heavy rain.
→ Township internal drainage connects to a planned stormwater network. Villa pads are elevated and building podiums provide additional first-floor flood margins.
Established resale market: 2-bedroom units around 140M VND/m² (13-15 billion VND) and 3-bedroom units around 154M VND/m² (15-20 billion VND), with rent snapshots of roughly 25-52 million VND/month.
Thin, low-confidence evidence: late-2025 resale asks of 140-145 billion VND per shophouse, an earlier typical level near 490M VND/m², and rent snapshots of 80-120 million VND/month.
Primary pricing of 170-220M VND/m² (typical about 195M), unchanged across the 1 to 3-bedroom snapshots; a single low-confidence resale listing near 183M VND/m² is the only secondary reference.
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Notable Places
3D Indoor Golf Simulator
Five-screen 3D golf simulator inside the Phase 1 amenity centre — a high-end residential amenity not commonly found even at the luxury segment in Hanoi. Allows year-round indoor play without driving to an external course.
Dewey West Lake
International school within the township boundary (Lot H3-LC), serving primary and secondary levels. One of two branded schools inside Starlake, eliminating daily school commutes for resident families.
Horizon International Bilingual School
Bilingual Cambridge International curriculum school inside the Starlake boundary, running from kindergarten through secondary. A second distinct school brand within the project, giving families a curriculum choice without leaving the township.
Indoor Heated Pool
Four-season indoor heated pool in the Phase 1 amenity centre — rare among Hanoi residential projects where most outdoor pools close through the cool winter months. Paired with a spa and fitness facilities within the same building.
Starlake Regulation Lake
4.5-hectare artificial lake at the centre of the township — one of the larger on-site water features in Hanoi residential projects. Doubles as a scenic focal point and stormwater regulation basin, with walking paths running around the perimeter.
Growth Catalysts
✅Ring Road 4 parallel road reaches June 2026 deadline — Hanoi 85% done, Bắc Ninh lags at 50% (2026)
🚧Hanoi Metro Line 2 under full construction — groundbreaking January 2026, C3-Tây Hồ Tây station inside Starlake (2029)
🚀Hanoi West Lake road-widening under construction — six lakeside roads expanding to 21-24 m, Phase 1 started Q1 2026 (2030)
🚀Hanoi breaks ground on 5 metro lines (300+ km) by Vinhomes-VinSpeed — June 22, 2026 (2030)
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This area scores 80 for Leisure Score · 75 for Family Score
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