Acacia Estates in Taguig is one of DMCI Homes' most ambitious township developments — a planned ₱4.5-billion master plan anchored by a future subway stop one station from BGC. (If you haven't read it yet, our deep-dive on the township itself covers the full master plan.) Within that township, two DMCI properties consistently come up in the same buyer conversations: Mulberry Place and Alder Residences. They sit minutes apart, share the same township infrastructure — and serve genuinely different buyers.
The Quick Comparison
| Mulberry Place | Alder Residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-selling | Ready for Occupancy |
| Price range | ₱8.3M – ₱23M | ₱9.4M – ₱13.5M |
| Design theme | Asian Tropical, Vietnamese-inspired architecture | Modern Artisanal |
| Footprint | 19,751 sqm | 28,607 sqm |
| Unit mix | 2BR to 4BR | Full range, RFO-ready |
| Signature amenity | Sky lounge, lap pool, landscaped gardens | Pool with water slides, co-working space, jogging path |
Mulberry Place: The Long-Horizon Play
Mulberry Place is DMCI's Vietnamese-inspired take on Acacia Estates living — larger units (2BR to 4BR), a sky lounge, a lap pool, and landscaped gardens across a 19,751 sqm footprint. Because it's pre-selling, buyers get the advantage of locking in today's pricing for a unit that turns over later, betting on the township's continued build-out and the eventual subway connection to appreciate the investment over the holding period.
This makes Mulberry Place a better fit for:
- Investors with a multi-year horizon who are comfortable trading immediate occupancy for a lower entry basis and appreciation potential.
- Growing families who need the larger unit configurations (3BR–4BR) that pre-selling developments can offer more flexibly than RFO stock.
- Buyers not in a rush to move who can absorb a turnover timeline measured in years, not months.
Alder Residences: Move In Now
Alder Residences takes the opposite approach: it's Ready for Occupancy today, on a larger 28,607 sqm footprint, with Modern Artisanal design and a genuinely fun amenity set — a pool with water slides, a co-working space, and a jogging path. For a buyer who wants resort-style living now rather than a rendering and a turnover date, Alder removes the waiting entirely.
This makes Alder Residences a better fit for:
- First-time buyers who want to see exactly what they're getting before signing — no construction risk, no delayed turnover.
- OFW investors seeking immediate rental income, since an RFO unit can start earning from day one.
- Remote workers and young professionals who'll actually use the co-working space and jogging path as part of daily life, not just amenity brochure copy.
The Location Overlap
Because both properties sit inside the same Acacia Estates master plan, buyers get the same underlying advantages regardless of which one they choose: proximity to BGC (one planned subway station away), the township's ongoing ₱4.5-billion upgrade plan targeting 2028, and the shared community infrastructure that comes with living inside a fully planned development rather than a standalone tower.
So Which Should You Choose?
If your priority is moving in as soon as possible with zero construction risk, Alder Residences is the straightforward answer. If you're comfortable with a longer horizon in exchange for potentially stronger appreciation and larger unit configurations, Mulberry Place deserves serious consideration. Buyers who are still undecided often benefit from seeing both in person — the design philosophies genuinely feel different on-site in a way that's hard to capture in a comparison table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mulberry Place or Alder Residences a better investment? It depends on your timeline. Alder offers immediate rental income potential since it's RFO; Mulberry Place offers a lower entry basis today with appreciation potential tied to the township's continued development, but requires patience through the pre-selling period.
Are Mulberry Place and Alder Residences in the same location? Both sit within DMCI's Acacia Estates township in Taguig, minutes apart from each other, sharing the same master-planned community infrastructure.
Which is better for a first-time buyer? Alder Residences' RFO status typically suits first-time buyers better, since there's no construction timeline uncertainty and you can inspect the actual unit before committing.
Not sure which fits your budget and timeline? Book a free consultation and Kris will walk you through both side by side.
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