Under construction · Handover 2028

Area: Thuan An · Ho Chi Minh City

Under construction · Handover 2028

The Emerald Boulevard - Highway 13, Ho Chi Minh City

Name: Emerald Boulevard
Address: VN

Lê Phong Group

Under construction · Handover 2028 · Selling

Three 40-floor towers on Highway 13 delivering 1,149 units with an all-in-one resort lifestyle — pools, spa, retail and green spaces — managed by CBRE at upper-mid prices.

💰 1,83 tỷ – 5,5 tỷ📏 62,6 triệu/m²🏗️ Under construction · Handover 2028🏢 1149 units

The Emerald Boulevard is a mixed-use high-rise complex by Lê Phong Group on National Highway 13 in Binh Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Three 40-story towers — built on approximately one hectare with three basement levels — deliver 1,149 units spanning condotels, 1–3-bedroom apartments, and ground-floor shophouses under a 'Luxury Layered Living' philosophy. Architecture is by Cubic, landscape design by LJ-Group, and building operations are managed by CBRE.

Project news

Highway 13 widening to 10 lanes breaks ground in June 2026 — directly benefits Emerald Boulevard residents

Construction · Jun 2026 · domo.vn

First model apartment unveiled May 31, 2026 with Samsung SmartThings smart-home integration

Construction · May 2026 · domo.vn

Foundation work underway as of May 2026 — on track toward Q4 2028 handover

Construction · May 2026 · groupphatdat.com

Official sales launch held May 5, 2026 — developer reports over 1,200 bookings in 24 hours

Construction · May 2026 · dkrs.com.vn

Groundbreaking ceremony held January 23, 2026

Construction · Jan 2026 · centralcons.vn

Neighborhood

48*

Family Score

Average

Family fit is moderate. Several kindergartens operate within 700m, and Inspire Global Schools — one of HCMC's ranked bilingual schools — is 2.5km away; however, primary and secondary school options remain sparse in the immediate neighbourhood.

69*

Leisure Score

Good

Lifestyle options are solid for a corridor project. A cluster of cafés and casual dining within 500m supports everyday social needs; Gigamall, the nearest shopping mall, is 5.0km away.

58*

Convenience

Average

Daily convenience is limited at present — no named supermarket or convenience store operates within comfortable walking distance, with the closest branded option over 1.2km away. Ground-floor commercial is expected as part of the podium build-out, but no tenant names have been announced.

Health

Below Avg

Healthcare options are limited in the immediate area. Hanh Phuc International Hospital is nearby and covers emergency needs, but pharmacies and clinics within walking distance are sparse; Thu Duc City Hospital, 4.0km away, is the nearest comprehensive public facility.

Transit Access

Below Avg

Transit options are very limited from the front door. The nearest bus stops are roughly 1.4–2.0km away on National Highway 1A, and Thu Duc Station (Metro Line 1) is 8.5km — residents are effectively dependent on car or motorbike for daily mobility.

Commute Ease

Below Avg

1 hr 11 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 61-3 → 19. 12 min walk to bus stop, 1 transfer.

Nightlife

Below Avg

No dedicated nightlife district exists on this stretch of Highway 13. The corridor is predominantly residential and light-commercial, with evenings characterised by local cafés and casual dining rather than any bar or club scene.

Quietness

Average

Evening quiet is only partial here. A pub 160m away and a wedding venue 830m away generate regular noise after hours; residential units set back from these sources will experience a notably quieter environment.

* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

6.7

🏠 Homeowner

Solid

6.7

📈 Investor

Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

Emerald Boulevard is a credible mid-corridor choice for Highway 13 buyers — three 40-story towers with a genuine resort amenity stack (infinity pool, spa, CBRE Vietnam management) priced near the mid-segment market average at 63M/m². The binding constraints are delivery confidence in a newer developer and a pink-book timeline of 2029–2030, so buyers should treat this as a 4–5 year commitment from signing.

🏠 Homeowner

Value

7.1

Livability

6.4

Legal & delivery

6.1

Location & connectivity

7.3

📈 Investor

Value

7.1

Returns & exit

6.2

Legal & delivery

6.1

Location & demand

7.2

Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A livable choice for homeowners on the Highway 13 corridor, but with meaningful qualifications. CBRE Vietnam property management and a genuine on-site amenity stack — infinity pool, spa with sauna, gym, children's pool — distinguish it from bare-bones corridor competitors at a fair price near the mid-segment market average. The counterweights are very high density (1,149 units on 1.1 ha), Lê Phong Group's limited delivery history, and no quality schools or hospitals within walking distance of the site.

Investor: A corridor-demand investment thesis with a real tenant base but material wait risk. VSIP 1 and Binh Duong industrial workers provide genuine rental demand, and the QL13 expansion now under construction (targeting 2028) is a concrete near-term catalyst. Priced above nearby peers at 63M/m², with pink books not expected before 2029–2030 and no secondary market established — investors need conviction on Lê Phong delivery and a hold horizon of at least four years before meaningful liquidity.

Price & Market

Current Market Price

62,6 triệu/m²

Unit price	1,83 tỷ – 5,5 tỷ
Launch price	62,6 triệu/m²

•🟢 Priced at 63M/m² — near the mid-segment HCMC peer median (65M/m², CBRE Q1 2026) — while delivering CBRE property management and a resort amenity stack that Highway 13 corridor peers in the 30–45M range typically do not offer.
•🟢 Highway 13 expansion to 10 lanes is now under construction (June 2026, targeting 2028 completion) — the project's primary commute drawback is being actively addressed, not merely promised as a future plan.
•🟡 Binh Duong-HCMC metro through Thuan An has groundbreaking target accelerated to 2026 with operations targeting 2030 — a meaningful long-term rail catalyst, but the line remains pre-construction and depends on continued government funding approvals.
•🟡 Developer-reported 1,200 bookings in 24 hours at the May 2026 sales launch signals strong initial market interest, but this figure comes from the developer and should be treated as indicative rather than independently verified absorption data.
•🔴 Lê Phong Group is a newer developer with a 2023 regulatory warning about promotional practices — delivery risk is the dominant buyer due-diligence item, and the premium pricing over corridor peers leaves limited margin if construction delays occur.

Last updated: June 2026

Is this a good deal?

Project	Price	Distance
Emerald Boulevard	62,6 triệu/m²	—
Opal Skyline	30–45% cheaper	Same Highway 13 corridor in Thuan An — the most direct peer, but with a thinner amenity package and without institutional-grade property management.
Bcons Polaris	45–55% cheaper	Binh Duong, similar industrial corridor — more affordable entry with a smaller amenity package and an established Bcons developer track record.
Akari City	20–35% cheaper	Binh Tan — similar CBD distance, larger township scale, stronger Nam Long developer credentials, and a broader established amenity ecosystem.

Should you buy here?

Best for:

✓Professionals working at VSIP 1 or Binh Duong industrial zones who want to live close to work
✓Buyers seeking resort-style amenities — infinity pool, spa, gym — at below-inner-city pricing
✓Buyers who accept a Q4 2028 handover timeline and understand the pre-delivery risk profile of a newer developer

Not ideal for:

✗Buyers requiring a short daily commute to District 1 or 3
✗Risk-averse buyers who need an established developer with multiple completed high-rise projects
✗Families prioritizing walkable top-tier schools and specialist medical access

Market Trends

The Thuan An / Binh Hoa corridor is attracting renewed mid-market developer activity as inner-HCMC land costs push buyers outward, with the QL13 expansion now underway providing a concrete near-term infrastructure catalyst.

Decision Factors

Strengths

✓Highway 13 frontage — 5 minutes to VSIP 1 and a direct corridor to Binh Duong industrial zones, underpinning both end-user commute and investor rental demand
✓On-site resort amenity package — infinity pool with Song Be Golf Course views, spa with sauna, gym, yoga studio, and children's pool — above average for this price band and corridor
✓CBRE Vietnam as property manager delivers institutional-grade building services — professional residential management uncommon among Binh Hoa Ward competitors
✓QL13 expansion to 10 lanes now under construction (commenced June 2026, targeting 2028 completion) — the corridor's primary commute bottleneck is being actively resolved

Tradeoffs

!Very high density — 1,149 units in three 40-story towers on 1.1 ha limits green-space feel and the per-resident share of shared amenities
!20–25 minute drive to District 1 CBD with peak-hour Highway 13 congestion remaining until the 2028 expansion completes
!Priced at 63M/m² — above nearby corridor peers (Opal Skyline 36–45M, Bcons Polaris 28–35M) — buyers pay a premium for the amenity stack and management brand that must hold at resale

Watch items

?Lê Phong Group's delivery track record is limited and the group received a 2023 regulatory warning about promotional practices at other projects — buyers should independently monitor construction milestones and not rely solely on developer communications as the 2028 handover approaches
?Individual pink books are expected 1–2 years post-handover (2029–2030) — factor this gap into any resale, mortgage refinancing, or rental formalisation plan
?Condotel units carry a different ownership term and rental-operation model from standard residential apartments — prospective condotel buyers should verify ownership duration and operating agreement details before signing

Unit Types

Apartments

Condotel

0–1 Beds · 1 Baths · 29–117 m²

1,83 tỷ – 3,1 tỷ

62,6 triệu/m²

Singles & couples

1BR

1 Beds · 1 Baths · 45–53 m²

2,8 tỷ – 3,1 tỷ

62,6 triệu/m²

Singles & couples

2BR

2 Beds · 2 Baths · 59–75 m²

3,8 tỷ – 4,7 tỷ

62,6 triệu/m²

Young families

3BR

3 Beds · 2–3 Baths · 84–117 m²

5,45 tỷ – 5,5 tỷ

62,6 triệu/m²

Growing families

Shophouses

Shophouse

55–712 m²

Under review

≈ 3,44 tỷ – 44,57 tỷ est.

62,6 triệu/m²

Project Details

Developer	Lê Phong Group
Status	Under construction · Handover 2028
Total Units	1149
Towers	3

Legal Information

Launch Date	2026-05-05
Handover	2028-Q4
Construction Permit	Approved
Pink Book	pending
Legal Notes	Construction permit obtained before the January 23, 2026 groundbreaking; 1/500 detailed planning completed. General contractor is CENTRAL Construction (contract signed December 25, 2025). Operations and property management by CBRE Vietnam (confirmed at the January 2026 groundbreaking alongside MB Bank as finance partner and DKRS as marketing distributor). Individual pink books expected 1–2 years post-handover (target 2029–2030). No legal disputes noted at project level. Historical note: Lê Phong Group received a regulatory warning in 2023 regarding promotional practices at other projects. Searched June 2026: no new legal disputes or pink-book updates found.

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Dedicated children's pool and play zones are separated from adult areas, with a meditation garden providing quiet green space. On-site retail keeps household essentials within walking distance.

🏋️ Fitness: A modern gym, yoga studio, spa with sauna, and infinity pool facing Song Be Golf Course cover daily and weekend wellness needs. The adult pool is designed for both lap swimming and leisure.

🏖️ Lifestyle: Ground-floor retail and dining run along the podium base, supporting daily errands without leaving the complex. A hotel-style lobby with CBRE property management delivers professional residential service for residents.

🛒 Convenience: Three basement levels provide structured car and motorbike parking for 1,149 units, minimising surface congestion. Round-the-clock security and CBRE property management operate building-wide.

🏊 Pool♨️ Sauna🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🛗 Elevator👶 Kids Pool🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🧘 Yoga🛎️ Concierge🅿️ Car Parking🏋️ Gym🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Explore on map

Emerald Boulevard

28 min

District 1 CBD

31 min

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport

69 min

Long Thành Airport

CBD (peak)	45 min
CBD (off-peak)	28 min
Airport (peak)	38 min
Airport (off-peak)	31 min
Long Thành (peak)	81 min
Long Thành (off-peak)	69 min

🚇

Metro

Thu Duc Station

8.5km

🛍️

Mall

Gigamall

5.0km

🛒

Supermarket

Expected daily retail

Expected

🏫

Schools

International French School of Ho Chi Mi…

6.4km

🏥

Hospitals

Hanh Phuc International Hospital

Nearby

🌳

Park

Gò Vấp Cultural Park

4.4km

Major Roads

National Highway 13

🔇 Moderate Noise🌊 Low Flood🛣️ Near Highway

Mid-to-upper-income professionals and young families, many employed at VSIP 1 or Binh Duong industrial zones. The resort-amenity model and CBRE management attract buyers seeking self-contained living at below-inner-city pricing who are comfortable with a suburban commute.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)

⚠️ Traffic

Highway 13 is the project's sole arterial access — peak-hour congestion between the Binh Phuoc inter...

Highway 13 is the project's sole arterial access — peak-hour congestion between the Binh Phuoc intersection and the Thu Duc interchange is the main friction point for residents commuting toward central HCMC.

→ Three basement levels of on-site parking reduce street-level congestion within the complex. The Highway 13 expansion — widening to 10 lanes on a 60-metre cross-section with a 3.2 km elevated central section, now under construction with completion targeted in 2028 — directly addresses corridor peak-hour congestion. The Binh Duong-HCMC metro via Thuan An would add a rail commute option when operational.

🌊 Flood Risk

The Highway 13 corridor sits at a higher elevation than adjacent canal-side streets; seasonal floodi...

The Highway 13 corridor sits at a higher elevation than adjacent canal-side streets; seasonal flooding risk here is low relative to lower-lying parts of Binh Hoa Ward.

→ Three basement levels are engineered with waterproofing; highway-elevation positioning means surface flood events are typically short-lived.

Notable Places

Infinity Pool

Infinity-edge pool positioned to frame panoramic views of Song Be Golf Course — rare in the Thuan An / Binh Hoa residential corridor where most project pools face internal courtyards. Paired with a separate children's pool.

Spa & Wellness Centre

Dedicated spa and wellness facility with sauna and relaxation zones built into the residential complex. On-site spa access is uncommon in this price band and corridor, where most competing projects stop at gym and pool.

Growth Catalysts

🚧Highway 13 expansion to 10 lanes: construction under way as of Q2 2026, completion targeted 2028 (2028)
🚀Binh Duong-HCMC metro through Thuan An: groundbreaking target accelerated to 2026, operations targeting 2030 (2030)