McKinley Hill is a 50-hectare integrated urban township developed by Megaworld Corporation inside Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, Metro Manila.
The development represents one of the largest township projects in the National Capital Region (NCR). It features Italian and Spanish-inspired architecture, combining residential properties, premium-grade offices, commercial retail spaces, and institutional facilities into a self-contained community.
Market Profile
McKinley Hill offers diverse property types:
- Residential: Subdivision lots in McKinley Hill Village, villa-type enclaves, gated condominium clusters, and high-rise towers
- Commercial: Venice Grand Canal Mall, Venice Piazza, and retail strips
- Office: PEZA-accredited campus-type office buildings (One World Square, Two World Square, Three World Square, 8/10 Upper McKinley, 18/20 Upper McKinley)
- Institutional: International schools and foreign embassies
The township houses major business process outsourcing (BPO) companies engaged in software development, customer service, call centers, and IT support. Office properties are largely accredited as PEZA special economic zones.
Key Landmarks and Amenities
- Venice Grand Canal Mall: Features a man-made canal with gondola rides, awarded "Best Retail Architectural Design" at the Philippines Property Awards (2017)
- McKinley Hill Stadium: Modern football stadium serving as training base for United Football League (UFL) and Philippine Rugby Football Union
- International Schools: Chinese International School, Korean International School, Enderun College
- Foreign Embassies: British Embassy, Italian Embassy, Korean Embassy, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Location and Accessibility
McKinley Hill is located along McKinley Hill Drive in Taguig City, adjacent to Bonifacio Global City (BGC). You can access the township via:
- C-5 Road: Direct connection
- EDSA: Via main road arteries
- South Luzon Expressway (SLEX): Through Metro Manila Skyway
- NAIA Expressway: Access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Lawton Avenue: Direct connection to the airport
Future infrastructure improvements include the Sta. Monica-Lawton Bridge connecting to Pasig City and a proposed Mega Manila Subway station within the township periphery.
Key Regulations
Property transactions in McKinley Hill follow standard Philippine real estate regulations:
- DHSUD (Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development): Governs licensing and development permits
- PRC (Professional Regulation Commission): Requires licensed real estate service practitioners under RA 9646 (RESA Law) for property transactions
- BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue): Handles documentary stamp tax, capital gains tax, and creditable withholding tax on property sales
- Local Government of Taguig: Collects real property tax (amilyar) and issues building permits
Relevance to Real Estate Professionals
McKinley Hill falls under the NCR zones for territory-based lead distribution. Agents assigned to Taguig and BGC areas handle property inquiries within this township.
The development attracts:
- Investors: Seeking rental income from BPO tenants and expatriate residents
- End-users: Professionals working in BGC and nearby business districts
- OFWs: Looking for pre-selling condominiums with flexible payment terms (typically 10-20% equity spread over 2-4 years)
Property prices in McKinley Hill range from PHP 150,000 to PHP 250,000 per sqm for condominium units, depending on the specific project and floor level.
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