Why do Taichung’s three dual-rail housing hubs differ by NT$150,000?

Taichung’s three major rail-linked housing districts all promote convenient transfers, but their prices have begun to separate sharply. The 13th Redevelopment Zone around Daqing currently leads the market, despite Songzhu and Wuri also offering dual-rail or multi-rail access.

The Daqing area combines the Daqing Metro station on the Green Line with the Taiwan Railways station. It also benefits from nearby Chung Shan Medical University, the Daqing commercial area, and links to the 8th Redevelopment Zone’s Costco and Wenxin Showtime. Since developers began launching projects in 2024, presale prices have risen to roughly NT$650,000 to NT$750,000 per ping.

Developer Fongyi Group’s Haohan Guang Yu Yue project has an average price of about NT$694,800 per ping for two-bedroom units ranging from 27 to 30 ping. Huiyu Construction’s Huiyu Yueran project, offering two- to four-bedroom homes from 31 to 48 ping, has recorded 45 transactions in recent official price disclosures. Its average unit price has exceeded NT$700,000 per ping.

Songzhu, in northern Taichung, is served by both the Songzhu Metro and Taiwan Railways stations. The area connects to the Chongde and Changping commercial districts and lies near the Airport Special Zone and the 14th Redevelopment Zone. The new presale market generally ranges from NT$500,000 to NT$600,000 per ping. The Juhong R&G project has recorded 67 transactions, with an average of NT$638,100 per ping over the past year and a high of NT$684,200.

The Wuri High-Speed Rail District in southern Taichung has three rail services: the Taichung Metro’s high-speed rail station, Xinwuri Railway Station and Taichung High Speed Rail Station. It also carries expectations for commercial development, including the High Speed Rail Entertainment Shopping City. Presale prices generally range from NT$450,000 to NT$600,000 per ping. The Xingaotie project has recorded 1,110 transactions and sold about 90% of its units, with a one-year average of NT$588,400 per ping. Dahua Zongheng has recorded 855 transactions at an average of NT$556,000.

Chen Zhengwen of Leyang Real Estate said Daqing’s proximity to established urban areas explains its higher prices. Songzhu benefits from rail access and commercial districts, while Wuri’s future prospects depend more on transport interchange and the delivery of large commercial projects.

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Transport hubs are important conditions affecting regional development and the housing market.