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 – 49,72 tỷ📏 195 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 combines 603 luxury apartments across three 24-floor towers (H9 CT1) with detached villas, semi-detached houses, and townhouses, 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 a 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
Neighborhood
75
Family Score
Good
Family appeal is exceptionally strong here. Two international schools operate within the township — Dewey West Lake and Horizon International Bilingual School — covering K-12 curricula and eliminating the daily school commute for resident families.
80*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Leisure options are strong in the immediate area. Starlake Park is next door, and a cluster of cafés and fitness venues within 700m gives residents a varied social radius on foot.
69
Convenience
Good
Daily essentials are exceptionally accessible. A WinMart+ supermarket is next door, covering grocery and household top-ups without a drive.
68
Health
Good
Medical access is strong. Thu Cuc International General Hospital — one of Hanoi's leading private hospitals — is within 2.3 km, and several specialist clinics are within easy walking distance.
65
Transit Access
Good
Bus connections are available within walking distance — the nearest stop is roughly 370m away — though the more significant upgrade is Metro Line 2's C3 station under construction within the township boundary.
62
Commute Ease
Good
53 min to Hoàn Kiếm Lake via E11. 12 min walk to bus stop. Metro Line 2's C3-Tây Hồ Tây station is under construction within the township, targeting 2029.
23
Nightlife
Below Avg
No dedicated nightlife district exists in the immediate area, though karaoke bars and a small cocktail venue are reachable within 1-2 km for occasional evenings out.
50
Quietness
Average
Ambient noise is high. A cluster of karaoke venues on the Hoàng Quốc Việt corridor within 1 km, combined with sustained Phạm Hùng arterial traffic, creates a persistently noisy backdrop — particularly for residential clusters near the project's boundaries.
* 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.
The flagship Korean-developed township in Hanoi — 186 hectares of 64% green space, two on-site international schools, and institutional backing as the new ministerial hub for 13 central ministries. The Phạm Hùng commute (30-45 min to Hoàn Kiếm at peak) is the main tradeoff, and Metro Line 2's C3 station under construction within the township boundary is the pending catalyst that changes this equation, targeting 2029.
🏠 Homeowner
Value
7.1
Livability
8
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.6
📈 Investor
Value
7.1
Returns & exit
7
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
7.5
Why the scores differ
Homeowner: A strong choice for homeowners who prioritise green space and a managed environment over CBD proximity. Starlake's 64% green-and-water ratio, two operating on-site international schools, and Daewoo E&C build standards are rarely combined at this scale in Hanoi. The main tradeoffs are a high ambient noise environment (arterials and nearby entertainment venues) and a 30-45 min peak-hour commute to Hoàn Kiếm — which Metro Line 2's in-township C3 station, under construction and targeting 2029, will materially improve.
Investor: A defensible long-term hold anchored by a clear tenant pool and fixed township supply. Documented apartment rents of 23-88M/month imply yields in the 2-4% range against current secondary prices — modest for a pure income play — but the government ministerial hub designation and Metro Line 2's in-township C3 station under construction (targeting 2029) make a capital-appreciation case that outlasts the yield gap. Listings data is thin, so near-term liquidity risk is real.
Price & Market
Current Market Price
195 triệu/m²
📈+39% since launch
Market range
130 triệu – 220 triệu/m²
Unit price
7,39 tỷ – 49,72 tỷ
Rent
23 triệu – 88 triệu/mo
Launch price
140 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield2.3%
•🟢 Metro Line 2 station C3-Tây Hồ Tây is under construction within the township boundary — when operational (targeting 2029), walk-to-rail access to Hoàn Kiếm CBD directly resolves Starlake's main commute disadvantage and is likely to re-rate apartment prices.
•🟢 Government ministerial hub designation for 13 central ministries provides an institutional demand floor — this type of land-use commitment is not reversible and insulates land values from typical speculative cycles.
•🟢 H9 CT1 secondary apartments hold at 130-178M/m² with documented rental demand from the established Korean and Japanese expat community — fixed supply within a delivered gated township sustains resale value.
•🟡 The Prime Starlake sub-zone (K8HH1) launched at 170-220M/m² primary in November 2025, adding 284 new apartments ahead of a mid-2027 targeted handover — the new supply may temporarily absorb buyer attention from H9 CT1 resale during the pre-handover window.
•🔴 Apartment rental yields estimated at 2-4% against current secondary prices — below the level that typically justifies an income-focused position; the stronger investor case rests on capital appreciation from the Metro Line 2 catalyst, not near-term cash flow.
Is this a good deal?
🟢 ~13% cheaper than comparable projects
Project
Price
Distance
Starlake
195 triệu/m²
—
Heritage West Lake
165 triệu/m²
2.2 km
Ciputra Hanoi
305 triệu/m²
2.5 km
Noble Crystal Tay Ho
200 triệu/m²
3.1 km
Should you buy here?
Best for:
✓Expat families in Korean and Japanese corporate networks with children enrolled at Dewey West Lake or Horizon International Bilingual School
✓Senior Vietnamese buyers seeking a large gated green township with villa or luxury apartment options
✓Ministry and government-sector professionals relocating to the new western Hanoi administrative hub
Not ideal for:
✗Daily commuters to Hoàn Kiếm or Hai Bà Trưng who cannot accommodate 30-45 min peak-hour travel via Phạm Hùng
✗Buyers expecting walkable urban retail and a lively on-site dining scene — internal commercial development remains sparse
Market Trends
Starlake maintains stable luxury positioning in western Hanoi, with H9 CT1 secondary at 130-178M/m² and The Prime Starlake primary reinforcing the 170-220M/m² band; the key near-term market signal is Metro Line 2 construction progress toward the in-township C3 station.
Decision Factors
Strengths
✓64% green space and water ratio across 186 hectares — 36% building density cap produces a park-like residential environment rarely achieved at this scale in urban Hanoi
✓Two operating on-site international schools (Dewey West Lake and Horizon International Bilingual) covering full K-12 — eliminates daily school commutes and underpins the Korean and Japanese expat rental base
✓Government designation as the ministerial hub for 13 central ministries creates an institutional demand floor for land values that most western Hanoi projects do not have
✓Daewoo E&C construction standards and face-ID gated security attract a stable corporate tenant base — demand is supported by an established community, not speculative interest
Tradeoffs
!30-45 min peak-hour commute to Hoàn Kiếm via Phạm Hùng — the arterial backs up substantially at the Belt Road 3 interchange and this constraint persists until Metro Line 2 opens
!Limited on-site retail and F&B — a WinMart+ is adjacent but most dining and shopping require driving; the township is large but internal commercial development remains sparse
Watch items
?Metro Line 2 station C3-Tây Hồ Tây is under construction within the township targeting 2029 — verify latest construction schedule before pricing in this connectivity benefit
?Pink books are partially issued: H9 CT1 apartments and villas are fully registered; The Prime Starlake (K8HH1) pink books are expected post-handover (targeting June 2027) — verify status for the specific unit before purchasing
?Adjacent public roads can flood after heavy rain — internal roads are elevated, but verify drainage and access routes for the specific lot before committing, particularly for villa buyers
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) fully delivered and 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; pink books expected post-handover (targeting June 2027). Low-rise products (villas, townhouses, shophouses) sold under long-term residential ownership. Searched: starlake so hong, starlake giay phep xay dung, THT Development phap ly.
Amenities
Pets🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🏀 Basketball CourtShophouse Street🏍️ Motorbike Parking⚽ Multi-Purpose Court
Location & Commute
Starlake
18 min
Hoàn Kiếm CBD
39 min
Nội Bài Airport
CBD (peak)
27 min
CBD (off-peak)
18 min
Airport (peak)
42 min
Airport (off-peak)
39 min
🚇
Metro
Chùa Hà Station
2.6km
🛍️
Mall
3D Indoor Golf Simulator
Planned on-site
🛒
Supermarket
Expected daily retail
Expected
🏫
Schools
Dewey West Lake
Planned on-site
🏥
Hospitals
Bệnh Viện Mắt Ánh Sáng
Nearby
🌳
Park
Starlake Park
Within development
Major Roads
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 Korean and Japanese corporate professionals affiliated with Daewoo and the broader Korean business network in Hanoi, Vietnamese senior executives and business owners drawn to the scale and greenery, and diplomatic and government-sector staff attracted by the new ministerial hub designation. On-site international schools and face-ID gated security make the township particularly appealing to families with school-age children.
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.
Secondary apartments trade at 130-178M/m², with a typical observed price around 154M/m². Rent runs 23-88M/month depending on size and floor level, underpinned by steady Korean and Japanese corporate tenant demand.
Secondary shophouse pricing at 380-600M/m², with rental asking rates of 45-120M/month — reflecting high-exposure commercial frontage in the ministerial-hub corridor. Transaction volume is thin; buyers should verify comps directly.
Primary pricing at 170-220M/m², with 1-bedroom units from around 7.4 billion VND, 2-bedroom from 12.9 billion, and 4-bedroom layouts above 33 billion. Supply is limited to 284 apartments across two towers — a thin pool relative to H9 CT1 resale volume.
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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
🚧Hanoi Ring Road 4 parallel road system targeting Q2/2026 opening; full expressway by 2027-2028 (2026)
🚧Hanoi Metro Line 2 (Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao) breaks ground — Tay Ho Tay station (C3) serves Starlake directly (2029)
🚀Hanoi approves 30,151 billion VND project to widen 6 roads around West Lake to 21-24m width (2030)
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This area scores 80 for Leisure Score · 75 for Family Score
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