Delivered 2013

Thảo Điền Pearl - Apartments for Sale & Rent in Thảo Điền

Name: Thảo Điền Pearl
Address: VN

Tập đoàn SSG

Delivered 2013 · Pink books 100%

Fully delivered mixed-use address in Thảo Điền with on-site branded retail, UFC Gym, and Saigon River views — pink books issued, established expat rental market.

💰 8,1 tỷ – 13 tỷ📏 92 triệu/m²🏗️ Delivered 2013🏢 466 units

Thảo Điền Pearl is a twin-tower mixed-use development by SSG Group at 12 Quốc Hương in Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, one of Ho Chi Minh City's most established international neighbourhoods. Two 33-storey residential towers rise above Pearl Center, a three-level retail and entertainment podium anchoring the complex. The 466 apartments — ranging from two-bedroom units to full-floor duplexes — were completed in 2013 and sit approximately 200 metres from the Saigon River.

Neighborhood

82

Family Score

Excellent

Family appeal is strong. EtonHouse E-Maison International Pre-School — one of HCMC's top preschools — is 180m away, and European International School (EIS) is 490m away, making both the morning preschool and primary school run walkable.

95

Leisure Score

Excellent

Lifestyle depth is a clear strength here. Pearl Center — next door — puts a supermarket, cinema, and a branded gym inside the complex, and the surrounding Thảo Điền streets add a wide mix of cafés, restaurants, and fitness studios within easy walking range.

78

Convenience

Good

Daily convenience is well-supported. Tops Market Thao Dien is next door, handling grocery runs within the building's immediate footprint, while convenience stores and banks within 350m cover remaining everyday errands.

82

Health

Excellent

Health access is solid for routine and specialist care. Several dental clinics, physiotherapy practices, and specialist centres cluster within 400m, giving residents same-day appointment access without driving across town.

100

Transit Access

Excellent

Transit access is exceptional. Thao Dien Station on Metro Line 1 is next door — 84m from the building entrance — giving residents step-off-the-door rail access to Bến Thành and the city centre.

100

Commute Ease

Excellent

16 min to Q1 Bến Thành via MRT1. 3 min walk to metro station.

72

Nightlife

Good

The Thảo Điền neighbourhood has a well-developed bar and casual dining scene, making evenings out straightforward without needing private transport from this address.

0

Quietness

Below Avg

Quietness is absent at this address — noise levels are among the highest recorded for a Thảo Điền residential project. The Quốc Hương corridor's dense bar and restaurant scene generates ambient sound from early evening through midnight on most nights.

Domo Scores™

7.7

🏠 Homeowner

Good

7.5

📈 Investor

Good

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

One of Thảo Điền's most self-contained addresses — Pearl Center delivers a supermarket, cinema, and UFC Gym inside the building while Metro Line 1 sits 84m from the front entrance. The tradeoffs are real: a 12-year-old building, consistently high ambient noise, and rental yields of ~3–3.5% from an established but not high-yield expat market.

🏠 Homeowner

Value

7.6

Livability

7.8

Legal & delivery

8.7

Location & connectivity

7

📈 Investor

Value

7.6

Returns & exit

7.5

Legal & delivery

8.7

Location & demand

6.9

Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A solid homeowner choice anchored by in-building mixed-use and walkable metro access. Pearl Center puts TOPS Market, Lotte Cinema, and UFC Gym inside the complex; Metro Line 1 is 84m away; and top-ranked international preschools and primary schools are within walking distance. The honest tradeoffs are persistent ambient noise from the Quốc Hương bar and restaurant scene, peak-hour congestion, and a 12-year-old building managed by a mid-tier developer.

Investor: A reliable rental hold in HCMC's most established expat corridor. Consistent demand from expatriates — supported by international school density and Metro Line 1 — limits vacancy risk, but rental yields run approximately 3–3.5%, below the 4% threshold for a high-conviction yield play. Full pink-book coverage keeps the asset bank-financeable and resale liquid; the key risk is limited capital appreciation upside relative to newer, better-specified competing projects in the same corridor.

Price & Market

Current Market Price

92 triệu/m²

📈 +77% since launch

Market range	85 triệu – 100 triệu/m²
Unit price	8,1 tỷ – 13 tỷ
Rent	20 triệu – 35 triệu/mo
Launch price	52 triệu/m²

Est. Rental Yield3.1%

•🟢 Resale prices at ~92M VND/m² sit below the upper-mid peer median, offering relative value in an established expat corridor with documented secondary market liquidity and 100% pink-book coverage.
•🟢 Metro Line 1 An Phú Station operational since December 2024 is a structural commute improvement — Thảo Điền Pearl is among the Thảo Điền projects with genuine walking-distance metro access.
•🟡 Rental yields of approximately 3–3.5% are steady but below the 4% high-conviction threshold; the investment case rests on Thảo Điền's durable expat tenant base and low vacancy rather than yield.
•🟢 Pink books fully issued for all 466 units since October 2018 — eliminates ownership uncertainty that still affects some newer HCMC projects, and keeps the asset bank-financeable for a broader buyer pool.
•🟡 Building age (2013) and SSG Group's mid-tier profile versus newer competing projects in the same corridor are the primary reasons resale trades below the peer median — buyers should factor in refurbishment expectations.

Is this a good deal?

Project	Price	Distance
Thảo Điền Pearl	92 triệu/m²	—
Xi Riverview Palace	Higher price tier — luxury positioning with larger riverside frontage in the same Thảo Điền corridor	Same Thảo Điền corridor, newer and larger luxury complex — commands a premium over Thảo Điền Pearl
Masteri Thảo Điền	Similarly priced — larger-scale project with direct Metro Line 1 integration but less boutique mixed-use depth	Larger scale on Hanoi Highway, directly metro-connected; higher unit count means more resale supply pressure
Saigon Pearl	Similarly priced — comparable era riverfront project in Bình Thạnh with larger compound but without Metro Line 1 access	Bình Thạnh riverfront, similar build era and segment, larger compound — closer to D1 by car but no metro walking distance

Should you buy here?

Best for:

✓Expatriates who need top international pre-schools and primary schools walkable and Metro Line 1 to the CBD
✓Homeowners who value self-contained mixed-use convenience (supermarket, cinema, gym) over a newer building
✓Vietnamese professionals in the Thảo Điền area who prioritise legal clarity and an established neighbourhood

Not ideal for:

✗Buyers expecting a quiet, low-noise residential environment
✗Buyers prioritising new construction and modern fit-out at a comparable price
✗Anyone whose daily commute is primarily by private car — Quốc Hương congestion is structural

Market Trends

Resale prices are documented at 85–100M VND/m² with a typical around 92M VND/m²; this is the first recorded pricing snapshot so no directional trend is yet confirmed — buyers should verify recent comparable transactions.

Decision Factors

Strengths

✓Pearl Center puts TOPS Market, Lotte Cinema, and UFC Gym inside the complex — no equivalent in-building mixed-use exists at this price tier in Thảo Điền
✓Metro Line 1 Thao Dien Station is 84m away — step-off-the-building access to Bến Thành in 16 minutes with no transfer
✓Pink books fully issued for all 466 units since October 2018 — clear title, bank-financeable, no ownership uncertainty
✓EtonHouse International Pre-School 180m away and European International School 490m away make the school run walkable — a rare combination in HCMC

Tradeoffs

!High ambient noise from the Quốc Hương bar and restaurant scene is a permanent feature of this address, not an occasional occurrence
!2013 completion means 12+ years of building age — refurbishment costs and management quality should be factored into the purchase decision
!Rental yields of approximately 3–3.5% are modest for the Thảo Điền premium — the investment case rests on capital stability and low vacancy rather than yield

Watch items

?Residual flood risk: the VND 289.3 billion Quốc Hương drainage upgrade (completed December 2025) substantially reduces risk, but the area's low-lying terrain below high-tide level means complete elimination is unlikely — verify current drainage performance with residents
?Pearl Center retail mix and occupancy: foot traffic is both a convenience draw and a daily management consideration — confirm current tenant quality and vacancy levels before purchase
?Parking allocation: two basement levels serve both residents and Pearl Center visitors — verify the allocated parking ratio for your specific unit before finalising

Unit Types

2BR

2 Beds · 2 Baths · 95–122 m²

8,1 tỷ – 10,5 tỷ

92 triệu/m²

Rent: 20 triệu - 26 triệu/mo

Young families

3BR

3 Beds · 2 Baths · 132–136 m²

10,8 tỷ – 13 tỷ

92 triệu/m²

Rent: 25 triệu - 35 triệu/mo

Growing families

Duplex

3–4 Beds · 3–4 Baths · 210–446 m²

Under review

40 tỷ – 65 tỷ

117 triệu/m²

Growing families

Project Details

Developer	Tập đoàn SSG
Status	Delivered 2013
Total Units	466
Towers	2

Legal Information

Launch Date	2012
Handover	2013-12
Construction Permit	Approved
Pink Book	Issued
Pink Book %	100%
Legal Notes	Pink books issued October 2018 to all 466 units following a 5-year post-handover delay. Freehold (long-term) ownership for Vietnamese nationals. No legal disputes found as of May 2026. SSG Group manages the complex at 16,500 VND/m²/month.

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: A landscaped garden, children's pool, outdoor playgrounds, and a dedicated residents' library provide structured family spaces within the development. British International School and Australian International School sit within a 2 km radius.

🏋️ Fitness: UFC Gym operates inside Pearl Center with professional equipment and group classes. The 400 m² infinity pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room form a comprehensive wellness suite available to all residents.

🏖️ Lifestyle: Pearl Center's three-level retail podium puts TOPS Market, Starbucks, Lotte Cinema, and multiple restaurants and banks inside the building — residents handle most daily errands and evening plans without leaving the complex.

🛒 Convenience: Two basement levels serve residents and Pearl Center visitors. Building management runs 24/7 security with CCTV and access control at 16,500 VND/m²/month. Separate car and motorbike parking covers all units.

🏊 Pool♨️ Sauna🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area👶 Kids Pool🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🌿 Sky GardenSteam Room🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🛍️ Shopping Mall🏋️ Gym🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Thảo Điền Pearl

14 min

District 1 CBD

37 min

Tân Sơn Nhất Airport

53 min

Long Thành Airport

CBD (peak)	20 min
CBD (off-peak)	14 min
Airport (peak)	41 min
Airport (off-peak)	37 min
Long Thành (peak)	58 min
Long Thành (off-peak)	53 min

🚇

Metro

Thao Dien Station

Next door

🛍️

Mall

Pearl Center - Thao Dien Pearl

Next door

🛒

Supermarket

Tops Market Thao Dien

Next door

🏫

Schools

European International School HCMC (EIS)

Nearby

🏥

Hospitals

Bệnh viện thú y Asia Pet Hospital - Thảo…

Next door

🌳

Park

Thao Dien Park

Next door

Major Roads

Xa Lộ Hà NộiQuốc Hương — local street running through Thảo Điền, connecting to Lương Định Của and the riverside

🔇 High Noise🌊 Moderate Flood🛣️ Near Highway

The resident base is predominantly expatriate — professionals, diplomats, and senior corporate staff drawn by Thảo Điền's international-school density, riverside atmosphere, and direct Metro Line 1 access to the CBD. A smaller share of Vietnamese professionals and investors rounds out the community.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)

⚠️ Traffic

Quốc Hương Street narrows near the Saigon Bridge approach and congests during morning rush; resident...

Quốc Hương Street narrows near the Saigon Bridge approach and congests during morning rush; residents typically budget 10–15 extra minutes for the District 1 commute in peak traffic. Pearl Center's ground-floor retail generates continuous vehicle flow throughout the day, adding pressure to on-street parking.

→ Metro Line 1 An Phú Station — operational since December 22, 2024 — is within walking distance and substantially reduces peak-hour dependence on private vehicles for commutes to District 1 and the city centre.

🌊 Flood Risk

Thảo Điền has historically experienced localised surface flooding during heavy rain. Quốc Hương Stre...

Thảo Điền has historically experienced localised surface flooding during heavy rain. Quốc Hương Street — Thảo Điền Pearl's primary access road — had a 262 m stretch that flooded regularly to 30 cm depth after intense rainfall, with water receding in 1–2 hours. A VND 289.3 billion drainage and road-elevation upgrade for the Quốc Hương–Nguyễn Văn Hưởng–Thảo Điền Street corridor completed works in December 2025, which should substantially reduce these episodes. The area's terrain remains below high-tide level, making complete elimination of flood risk unlikely in the medium term.

→ The commercial podium elevates residential access above street level, offering a natural buffer against surface flooding. The VND 289.3 billion Quốc Hương drainage upgrade completed December 2025 further reduces flood frequency on the project's primary access road.

Sub-zones

🏢

Block A

0 listings

8,1 tỷ - 13 tỷ

85 triệu - 100 triệu/m²

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Block B

0 listings

8,1 tỷ - 13 tỷ

85 triệu - 100 triệu/m²

Notable Places

Infinity Pool

A 400 m² infinity pool with views over the Saigon River and Thảo Điền village, accompanied by a children's pool and Jacuzzi. At this scale with a river-facing orientation, it exceeds what most upper-mid Thảo Điền projects offer at a comparable price tier.

Pearl Center

A three-level retail and entertainment podium at the base of the towers, anchored by TOPS Market, Starbucks, Lotte Cinema, and UFC Gym. The only development in Thảo Điền with a cinema inside the complex.

Residents' Library

A dedicated library within the shared resident facilities — a feature rarely found in Ho Chi Minh City condominiums at any price point and a practical draw for families and reading-oriented residents.

Spa & Wellness

In-building spa with sauna and steam room adjacent to the gym and pool level. The combined wellness offering — spa, sauna, steam, UFC Gym, and 400 m² pool — sits above average for projects at this price range in Thảo Điền.

UFC Gym

Branded UFC Gym inside Pearl Center with professional equipment and group class programming. Residents access the gym directly from within the building, bypassing any external commute to a fitness facility.