Two mid-rise towers at 26 Tavera corner South Drive, Baguio City, built to the DMCI Homes standard of development. They are pre-selling larger-format 2BR and 3BR residences of about 112.5 to 175 sqm, with turnover targeted for June 2029. Before looking at a unit, it helps to know whether the address, the scale and the way the project is run fit what you are looking for.
This guide works through the questions that come before a unit: what is being built, where it sits, how much space the residences offer, how you would use the home, and whether the timeline matches yours. Prices and availability change, so they stay on the project page. This page helps you decide whether it is worth going there.
One South Drive at a Glance
- Location
- 26 Tavera corner South Drive, Baguio City
- Status
- Pre-selling
- Development
- Two-tower mid-rise condominium
- Towers
- East Crest and West Peak
- Theme
- Modern Mountain Style
- Unit types
- 2BR and 3BR
- Published floor area
- About 112.5 – 175 sqm
- Site area
- 5,999 sqm
- Building
- 7 residential levels, 3 basement parking levels
- Target turnover
- June 2029 (East Crest and West Peak)
- Development standard
- DMCI Homes, as development manager
- DHSUD License to Sell
- No. 0002757
The quick facts tell you what One South Drive is. The next questions are whether the setting works for you, whether the space matches your needs, how you would use the home, and whether the timeline fits your plans.
Start With the Requirement, Not the Unit
Four things usually decide whether a development deserves more of your time. Settle them first, and every number after this is easier to read.
Budget
Total price, the cash you need at the start, the downpayment and the amount you can set aside each month are four different numbers. A unit can fit one and strain another. Know which one limits you.
Space
How much room do you actually need? Count the bedrooms you will use, including for family or guests who visit, and how much living space you want around them.
Location
Which places in Baguio matter to you? The ones you would visit often, and the ones you need within reach. List them before you look at a map.
Timing
When do you need the property? The target turnover for East Crest and West Peak is June 2029. That date matters more if you plan to use the home soon than if you are planning further ahead.
One more question matters here: will this be your main home, or a home you return to? One South Drive is positioned as a lock-and-leave home, professionally managed for security and maintenance. That carries the most weight if you will be away for long stretches.
These questions give you a better basis for evaluating One South Drive than a general description of the development.
What Is One South Drive?
Two Mid-Rise Towers on South Drive
One South Drive is planned on a 5,999 sqm site at 26 Tavera corner South Drive, with two residential towers, East Crest and West Peak. It is a mid-rise in a Modern Mountain Style: 7 residential levels over 3 basement parking levels.
The residences are larger-format 2BR and 3BR units of about 112.5 to 175 sqm. The project is planned around a quieter residential scale, with fewer residences and generous spaces, and is built to the DMCI Homes standard of development, with DMCI Homes as development manager.
The important point is that One South Drive is planned small on purpose: two mid-rise towers, not a high-density tower.
That shapes what you are buying. A limited community and a mid-rise scale keep to the character of South Drive. They also mean fewer units to choose from.
The lock-and-leave positioning matters in the same way. Professional management for security and maintenance is part of what the project offers, and it counts for more the less time you spend there.
Where Is One South Drive and What Is Around It?
A South Drive Address in the Context of Baguio City
The address is 26 Tavera corner South Drive, Baguio City. Distances are approximate, measured from the project, per the One South Drive project presentation.
| Around you | Places and approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Landmarks | Baguio Country Club, about 0.8 km · Baguio Botanical Garden, about 1.0 km · The Mansion, about 1.5 km · Camp John Hay and Mines View Park, about 3.3 km |
| Everyday | Newtown Plaza, about 1.1 km · SM City Baguio, about 2.8 km · Porta Vaga Mall, about 3.0 km · Baguio City Market, about 3.5 km |
| Education | Brent International School Baguio, about 2.6 km · UP Baguio, about 2.8 km · University of the Cordilleras, about 3.0 km · University of Baguio, about 3.2 km · Saint Louis University, about 3.8 km |
| Healthcare | Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, about 3.2 km · Assumption Medical Diagnostic Center, about 3.2 km · SLU Sacred Heart Medical Center, about 3.4 km |
The useful question is not simply whether One South Drive is near important places. It is whether the location works with the places that matter to you.
South Drive is an established, low-density residential corridor of heritage homes and executive rest houses, with pine-lined roads, set back from the city’s commercial activity. The closest places are landmarks: Baguio Country Club at about 0.8 km and the Botanical Garden at about 1.0 km.
Daily errands start at Newtown Plaza, about 1.1 km away, while the larger malls, schools and hospitals sit roughly 2.6 to 3.8 km out. If your time in Baguio centres on the setting, the address does the work. If you need the city centre every day, weigh that distance.
What Does the Space Look Like?
Which One South Drive Unit Type Is Relevant to You?
The project offers two unit types. These are the floor areas of the units currently available in the price list; the exact area depends on the unit.
| Unit type | Approx. floor area | Relevant if |
|---|---|---|
| 2BR | 112.5 – 119.5 sqm | You need two bedrooms of their own, with generous shared living and dining space. |
| 3BR | 175 sqm | You need a third bedroom, for a larger household or for family and guests who stay. |
The 2BR is already large, at about 112.5 to 119.5 sqm. The 3BR adds roughly 55 to 62 sqm on top of that, so the choice between them is mostly about how many rooms you need, not about getting enough space.
The useful question is not which unit is “best.” It is which amount of space makes sense for how you expect to use the property.
Explore 2BR & 3BR Residences →
Floor level plans
The published floor level plans for East Crest and West Peak, plus the three basement parking levels. Choose a floor, then tap a plan to see it full size.
What Matters Before You Compare?
Don’t Compare Condos on Price Alone
Price gives you one number. It does not tell you everything you need to know. Read it alongside the others:
- Total price — what the unit costs in full.
- Floor area — how much space that price buys.
- ₱/sqm — total price divided by floor area. Useful for reference, though at this scale it says less than the address does.
- Payment structure — what is due at the start, how the downpayment is spread before turnover, and how the balance is financed.
- Turnover — when you can use the unit, and how long you pay before you can.
- Location and scale — the address, the size of the community and how the property is managed. No price list shows them.
Here the comparison runs past the numbers. The project’s own case is the South Drive address, a purposefully limited community and a professionally managed, lock-and-leave home. Weigh those against what other projects offer, not only against a lower ₱/sqm.
Current figures move with inventory, so this guide does not quote them. For current numbers, move to the One South Drive project page and evaluate the actual unit you are considering. See current figures →
Who Is One South Drive Likely to Fit?
Start With the Characteristics
Fit depends on your requirements, not on a type of buyer. Six questions cover it:
Location
Does South Drive suit the way you spend time in Baguio?
Space
Does a 2BR of about 112.5 to 119.5 sqm, or a 3BR of 175 sqm, match what you need?
Use
Will you live here, or return to it? Lock-and-leave management matters most for a home you are often away from.
Timing
Does a June 2029 target turnover work with your plans?
Budget
Can a currently available unit fit what you are prepared to allocate, at the start and each month?
Development
Does a two-tower mid-rise with a limited number of residences matter to you?
For example, the project may be relevant to someone looking for a South Drive address in Baguio, a larger 2BR or 3BR, a home they can lock and leave, and a June 2029 target turnover.
If the characteristics that matter most to you line up with the project, One South Drive deserves a closer look.
Who Should Compare Other Projects?
One South Drive Does Not Have to Fit Everyone
- You need an earlier turnover. The target turnover is June 2029. If you need the home sooner, compare developments with earlier timelines.
- You need a different unit type or size. The offering is 2BR and 3BR only, from about 112.5 sqm. If you are looking for a Studio, a 1BR or a smaller unit, compare projects that offer them, such as Moncello Crest in Tuba.
- You want a different location. South Drive is set back from the city’s commercial activity, with the larger malls, schools and hospitals about 2.6 to 3.8 km away. If you need to be near the centre every day, compare.
- You want a different payment structure. One South Drive is pre-selling, so payments begin long before turnover. If you would rather buy a finished unit, compare projects that are ready for occupancy.
- Your deciding factor is something else. If the lowest ₱/sqm is what decides it for you, compare on that factor first. One South Drive makes its case on the address and the scale, not on ₱/sqm.
The purpose of comparison is not to find a universal winner. It is to understand which option fits the requirements you actually have. Compare DMCI Homes Projects Side by Side →
Your One South Drive Shortlist
What Should You Explore Next?
- If space is your starting point, compare the 2BR and 3BR floor areas and the floor plans above, then the unit layouts on the project page.
- If location is your starting point, check South Drive against the places you would visit or need, using the distances above and the location map.
- If use is your starting point, decide whether this would be a main home or one you return to, and what lock-and-leave management means for you.
- If timing is your starting point, set the June 2029 target turnover against the date you need the property.
- If budget is your starting point, look at the units currently available and how their payments are structured.
At this point, the question is no longer simply “Do I like the project?” It is “Does the project continue to fit my requirements after I look at the actual information?”
Ready to Look at the Actual Units?
This page helps you understand the development and decide whether it deserves a closer look. The current One South Drive project page takes the next step by showing the current project information and unit-level details.
- Current availability
- Unit-level pricing
- ₱/sqm analysis
- Floor and unit information
- Payment calculations
- Layouts
- 360° tour
- Project FAQs
Still Comparing?
You do not have to decide on a development simply because you are researching it.
Compare other DMCI projects using the factors that matter to you:
- Location
- Unit Type
- Space
- Status
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Have a Specific Question?
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- Which unit type might fit my requirement?
- What is currently available?
- How would the payment look for a particular unit?
- How does One South Drive compare with another DMCI project?
- What should I check before reserving?
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One South Drive: The Short Take
One South Drive is a two-tower mid-rise, East Crest and West Peak, at 26 Tavera corner South Drive, Baguio City, built to the DMCI Homes standard of development. It is pre-selling larger-format 2BR and 3BR residences of about 112.5 to 175 sqm, positioned as lock-and-leave homes, with turnover targeted for June 2029. Location, space, use, timing and budget are the factors to weigh. The next question is whether those characteristics fit what you are looking for.
