Celesta Gold by Keppel in Nhà Bè, South Saigon (2026): Location, 420 Units, Handover Q4/2027 & Can Foreigners Buy?
Celesta Gold is the newest apartment enclave of the Celesta township on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis in South Saigon, developed by the Keppel – Phú Long – Nomura Real Estate Vietnam joint venture, which officially broke ground on 7 May 2026. The project spans about 1.28 ha with a single 25-storey tower of 420 premium apartments plus officetel and a retail podium, and carries Singapore’s BCA Green Mark Gold green certification, with handover targeted for Q4 2027 (source: Keppel, May 2026). Searches for “celesta gold” are rising, but most results are sales pages and videos — and many of them mix in data from the older Celesta Heights project (300 units, 20 storeys, 2 ha), which is a different development. This guide re-states the facts from Keppel’s official sources: what Celesta Gold actually is, where it sits, which infrastructure it benefits from, how it differs from Celesta Heights, and — importantly for overseas readers — how a foreign buyer can own a unit here.
Celesta Gold — The Newest Celesta Enclave, Nhà Bè
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What Is Celesta Gold — The Newest Enclave of the Celesta Township
Celesta Gold is the newest enclave of the Celesta township — the Keppel-developed cluster in South Saigon, part of the same “family” as the earlier Celesta Rise and Celesta Heights enclaves. It is developed by the joint venture of Keppel, Phú Long and Nomura Real Estate Vietnam, with the project company being Nha Be Real Estate JSC. At the groundbreaking on 7 May 2026, Coteccons was named as the main contractor; the consultant team includes AWP Architects (architecture), Ong & Ong Vietnam (interiors) and Belt Collins (landscape).
The name “Gold” draws on El Dorado — the legendary city of gold, a symbol of prosperity. This is a residential project, not a short-term speculative product: with a single 25-storey tower and just 420 apartments on more than 1.28 ha, Celesta Gold sits in the moderate-density bracket, aimed at owner-occupiers and long-term investors in the South.
Celesta Gold · Keppel – Phú Long – Nomura · South Saigon · Source: project material
Location: The Nguyễn Hữu Thọ Axis, Nhà Bè — and the Infrastructure Taking Shape
Celesta Gold sits on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis in Nhà Bè, in the south of Ho Chi Minh City — one of the north–south corridors linking the city centre with the Hiệp Phước area. That is why marketing materials often describe it as “South Saigon / next to Phú Mỹ Hưng”: in reality the site is in Nhà Bè, immediately adjacent to the Phú Mỹ Hưng township (District 7) via the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ – Nguyễn Văn Linh axis.
According to Keppel, Celesta Gold’s long-term value is tied to a set of major infrastructure works forming around the South:
- Metro Line 4, running along the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ – Nguyễn Văn Tạo corridor;
- Ring Road 3 of Ho Chi Minh City;
- Phú Mỹ 2 Bridge — connecting the South toward Long Thành Airport;
- The widening of Nguyễn Hữu Thọ (from 4 lanes to a planned 6–8 lanes), together with the Nguyễn Văn Linh – Nguyễn Hữu Thọ interchange.
Read this in the right context: most of the works above are still planned or under construction, and none is finished yet. So the South’s infrastructure upside is real — and several large developers have bet on it — but buyers should price in the actual progress of each project, not the “brochure” timeline.
Celesta Gold on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis, on the Metro Line 4 spine · Source: project material
Scale & Design: 420 Units, 25 Storeys, BCA Green Mark Gold
Per Keppel’s official information, Celesta Gold is developed on a plot of more than 1.28 ha, rising 25 storeys and delivering 420 premium apartments alongside officetel units and a retail podium (shophouses, services). The project pursues a sustainability agenda and targets Singapore’s BCA Green Mark Gold certification — a scheme that rates a building’s energy, water, air quality and materials performance.
Bringing together experienced international consultants — architecture by AWP Architects, interiors by Ong & Ong, landscape by Belt Collins and main contractor Coteccons — is a plus for build and handover standards. Handover is targeted for Q4 2027, meaning buyers at this stage are purchasing a property formed in the future (an off-plan sale).
On unit types and sizes: at the time of writing, the detailed unit mix and floor areas of Celesta Gold should be checked directly against the developer’s stamped stock list. Several broker pages are publishing figures recycled from the older Celesta Heights (300 units, two 20-storey towers, 50–117 m²) — which do not match Celesta Gold’s official announcement. Realtique will update the floor plans and unit mix once the developer releases its sales documents.
Celesta Gold vs Celesta Heights — Read This Before You Search
This is the single most common point of confusion. Celesta Gold and Celesta Heights are two different projects, even though both belong to Keppel’s Celesta “family” in the South:
- Celesta Heights is the earlier enclave (launched from 2021). It suffered a prolonged delay; by 2026 the developer Keppel had refunded deposits to buyers after nearly five years of waiting (per real-estate review groups). This is context buyers should know to judge the area’s “delivery track record” fairly.
- Celesta Gold is the new enclave, broke ground on 7 May 2026, adds two development partners in Phú Long and Nomura, has its own scale and legal file, and is targeted for handover in Q4 2027.
The practical takeaway: don’t use Celesta Heights’ prices, floor plans or payment terms (or any old tables) to infer Celesta Gold. If a page gives you a “Celesta Gold payment schedule” but the dates read “April 2022”, that’s a sign the content was copied from the older project. The most reliable numbers are Keppel’s official announcements and the developer’s stamped stock list at the time you buy.
Can Foreigners Buy Celesta Gold? The 30% Quota, 50-Year Ownership & How
Yes — as a commercial apartment project, Celesta Gold is open to foreign buyers, within the limits set by Vietnam’s Housing Law. In practice this means:
- The 30% quota. Foreign individuals and organisations may collectively own up to 30% of the apartments in each tower. Once that quota is filled, remaining units in the tower can only be sold to Vietnamese buyers — so the practical question is always how much of the foreign quota is still available.
- 50-year ownership, renewable. A foreign individual holds the apartment on a 50-year term recorded on the pink book (certificate), which can be extended on expiry under the prevailing rules. Overseas Vietnamese who still hold Vietnamese nationality buy on the same terms as local citizens (long-term / stable ownership).
- Who is eligible. Any foreigner who enters Vietnam legally (a valid passport with an entry stamp) may buy — there is no residence-permit requirement — provided the project is outside national defence and security areas and appears on the list of projects cleared for foreign ownership.
What to verify for Celesta Gold specifically: ask the developer for the remaining foreign quota in the tower; confirm the project is on the Department of Construction’s eligible-for-foreign-ownership list; and check that your Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) and the future pink book state the ownership term clearly. Payments by a foreign buyer should be made by bank transfer from a Vietnamese account so that profits and the principal can later be repatriated. Realtique confirms each of these in writing before you place a deposit.
Realtique's Verdict: Strengths and What to Weigh
Strengths. Celesta Gold has three things going for it: (1) the developer — Keppel is a Singapore developer with a long track record in the South, here alongside Phú Long and Nomura; (2) the location on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis, next to Phú Mỹ Hưng, inheriting the amenities and established community of the South without yet paying Phú Mỹ Hưng prices; (3) the development standard — BCA Green Mark Gold certification, Coteccons as contractor, a compact 420-unit scale.
What to weigh. First, the official price has not been published in writing at the time of writing — any figures circulating online should be treated as indicative only, not a stamped price list. Second, the project has just broken ground with 2027 handover, so this is an off-plan purchase — watch the build progress, especially since its “sibling” Celesta Heights was delayed (although the developer did refund deposits fairly). Third, the South’s infrastructure (Metro Line 4, Phú Mỹ 2 Bridge, Ring Road 3) is largely still planned — a long-term expectation, not an amenity you can use today.
What to ask before you deposit: the stamped price list and sales policy; the licence to sell a future-formed home (Department of Construction); the payment schedule and the interest rate after any promotional period; and — as a foreign buyer — the remaining 30% foreign quota in the tower. Realtique advises around your own goal, whether owner-occupation or investment, cross-checks the official numbers, and never sugar-coats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celesta Gold and where is it?
Celesta Gold is the newest apartment enclave of the Celesta township, located on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis in Nhà Bè, South Ho Chi Minh City, developed by the Keppel – Phú Long – Nomura Real Estate Vietnam joint venture. It broke ground on 7 May 2026.
Who is the developer of Celesta Gold?
Celesta Gold is developed by a joint venture of Keppel, Phú Long and Nomura Real Estate Vietnam, with the project company being Nha Be Real Estate JSC. The main contractor is Coteccons; the consultants are AWP Architects (architecture), Ong & Ong (interiors) and Belt Collins (landscape).
How many units does Celesta Gold have, and when is handover?
Per Keppel’s announcement, Celesta Gold spans more than 1.28 ha, rises 25 storeys and provides 420 premium apartments plus officetel units and a retail podium, targeting BCA Green Mark Gold certification. Handover is targeted for Q4 2027.
How much does Celesta Gold cost?
At the time of writing, the developer has not published an official written price list for Celesta Gold. Prices circulating online should be treated as indicative only; buyers should request the developer’s stamped price list, stating the carpet/gross area and whether VAT and the maintenance fee are included.
Can foreigners buy Celesta Gold?
Yes. As a commercial apartment project, Celesta Gold is open to foreign buyers within the 30% quota per tower, with a 50-year ownership term (renewable) recorded on the pink book, provided the project is outside defence/security areas and on the eligible-for-foreign-ownership list. Ask the developer how much of the 30% quota is still available and confirm the project is listed with the Department of Construction. Overseas Vietnamese who still hold Vietnamese nationality buy on the same terms as local citizens.
How is Celesta Gold different from Celesta Heights?
They are two different projects within Keppel’s Celesta township. Celesta Heights came first (launched 2021), was delayed, and by 2026 the developer had refunded deposits to buyers. Celesta Gold is the new enclave, broke ground in 2026, adds Phú Long and Nomura as partners, and is 420 units / 25 storeys / 1.28 ha — you should not use Heights’ figures to infer Gold.
⚠️ Note: The scale figures (1.28 ha, 25 storeys, 420 units, groundbreaking 7 May 2026, handover targeted Q4 2027, BCA Green Mark Gold certification, Coteccons as contractor) are from Keppel’s official announcement (keppel.com, May 2026). The price list and detailed unit mix had not been published in writing at the time of writing — any prices circulating are indicative only. Some broker pages are publishing figures recycled from the older Celesta Heights (300 units, two 20-storey towers, 2 ha) — which do not match Celesta Gold. The foreign-ownership content is based on current regulations and may change. This article is not investment, financial or legal advice.
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Grace Le
Grace Le advises local, overseas-Vietnamese and foreign clients on apartments across South Saigon — from checking the developer’s stamped price list against broker quotes, to confirming the eligible-to-sell paperwork and the remaining foreign-ownership quota, and comparing payment terms across projects on the Nguyễn Hữu Thọ axis before you place a deposit.
