It is also commonly known as "Ang Sar Lee" (红砂厘) for historical reasons, referring to red zinc roofs of the houses in the estate.

This area is popular with affluent Singaporeans, with its close proximity to amenities and generally prestigious schools.

[citation needed] The food and beverage outlets are located in the estate's central area.

[2] Situated behind Maju Avenue is Paramount Building which was developed as Serangoon Garden Village in 2001.

A new small shopping mall called MyVillage has opened in its place with NTUC FairPrice Finest and a branch of DBS Bank as its anchor tenants.

Lorong Chuan MRT station is another nearby option, especially for residents living further away from the central Serangoon Gardens area.