Cherrie Osia
7 min read
16 Sep
16Sep

There’s a prime land opportunity along the evolving C-6 corridor, now better known due to the progress of the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or C-6 Expressway / Skyway Stage 4. This infrastructure upgrade is already pulling land value upward, improving access, and making locations along C-6 increasingly attractive for both residential and mixed-use developments. This lot is 1,506 sqm, with 14.16 meters of frontage, an elongated/rectangular shape, and is priced at ~₱35,000,000. This can be utilized as an apartment building with lower floor parking, retail/commercial strip if feasible, and multiple residential units above.

Why C-6 Location Is Only Getting Better

  • The C6 / SEMME Expressway is progressing (right-of-way agreements signed, ROW acquisitions underway) and expected to ease congestion significantly between Taguig, Parañaque, Rizal, Marikina, and Quezon City. 

  • Travel times will be reduced, making locations just off this route more desirable for commuters and renters.

  • Infrastructure improvements often catalyze urban development: new roads, utilities, retail, and services follow improved connectivity.

Why Apartment Development Fits Better Given the Lot’s Shape

This lot’s elongated-rectangular form makes large, wide warehouse layouts less efficient. But for apartment development, this shape provides advantages:

  1. Lower floors dedicated to parking: The front part (14.16m frontage) can serve as entrance, driveway, ramp, retail/commercial strip, with parking stacked behind or below.

  2. Multiple apartment units above: Stack 5–8 residential floors (or more), each with a number of smaller units (studios, 1-BR and 2BR) to maximize yield.

  3. Efficient layout: Hallways, light wells, unit orientation optimized so each unit gets daylight, ventilation, and views, perhaps overlooking C-6 or away from noisier roads.

  4. Mixed income or mixed use: Integrate some small retail or convenience at ground floor to serve residents and passersby, boosting both utility and rental appeal.


Sample Financial & Market Considerations

Here are some numbers to show how an apartment project here could work:

ItemEstimate / Assumption
Lot area 1,506 sqm
Potential buildable floorsDepending on local zoning, maybe 5-8 floors residential + ground parking/retail
Possible units per floorIf each floor has e.g. 6-8 units of 30-40 sqm each, total units ~30-50
Front-loading amenitiesGround-level commercial strip, lobby, and parking
Pricing / Rent PotentialResidents wanting proximity to transport, lower commute, higher rents per sqm near expressway access
Time to ROIWith good occupancy, apartments can outperform warehouses over time, especially in rental yield

Why This Project Could Be High Value

  • Rental Demand: Apartments near future expressway exits, close to employment centers, will be in strong demand. Young professionals commuting to BGC, Makati, Taguig, etc.

  • Lower land cost vs warehouse or commercial lots: Since many nearby lots are being pitched for warehouse uses, this apartment option may face less direct competition and benefit from the same infrastructure uplift.

  • Higher density yields: More units per sqm of land typically give higher total income vs a single warehouse rented out.

  • Flexibility: Apartments are easier to sell in smaller units vs big warehouse investments. Also, more resilient demand (residential vs industrial risks).


Here's a Pro-Forma Proposal for Apartment Development on the property.




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