- District: 13 (Macpherson, Braddell)
- Condos analysed: 17
- Average view premium: 2.3%
- Top condo: SENNETT RESIDENCE
High-Floor Premium in District 13
District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell) is part of the Rest of Central Region (RCR). High-floor units in this district command an average premium of 2.3% over lower floors, based on 17 condos with sufficient transaction data from the past 3 years.
View premiums reflect buyer willingness to pay more for unobstructed views, better ventilation, and reduced noise at higher floors. The premium varies significantly depending on facing direction, surrounding buildings, and total building height.
Top 15 Condos by View Premium
Condos ranked by the percentage difference between median PSF of the highest and lowest occupied floor bands.
| Condo | View Premium | High Floor PSF | Low Floor PSF | Total Sales | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENNETT RESIDENCE | 11.3% | $1,952 psf | $1,754 psf | 47 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 |
| PARC MONDRIAN | 7.7% | $1,909 psf | $1,772 psf | 11 | Freehold |
| THE TRE VER | 7.7% | $1,994 psf | $1,851 psf | 252 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 |
| BARTLEY RIDGE | 5.6% | $1,865 psf | $1,767 psf | 151 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 |
| SANT RITZ | 5.6% | $1,790 psf | $1,695 psf | 44 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 |
| THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES | 5.6% | $2,398 psf | $2,271 psf | 126 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 |
| SKY GREEN | 4.8% | $1,826 psf | $1,742 psf | 30 | Freehold |
| WOODSVILLE 28 | 4.8% | $1,699 psf | $1,622 psf | 11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2007 |
| 18 WOODSVILLE | 4.1% | $1,820 psf | $1,749 psf | 15 | — |
| 8@WOODLEIGH | 1.9% | $1,858 psf | $1,824 psf | 47 | — |
| BLOSSOMS @ WOODLEIGH | 0.9% | $1,783 psf | $1,767 psf | 15 | Freehold |
| PARK COLONIAL | 0.6% | $2,218 psf | $2,205 psf | 168 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 |
| THE VENUE RESIDENCES | 0.0% | $1,823 psf | $1,823 psf | 42 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 |
| ONE LEICESTER | -0.9% | $1,852 psf | $1,869 psf | 14 | Freehold |
| MYRA | -1.2% | $2,385 psf | $2,415 psf | 25 | Freehold |
District 13 Floor Band Analysis
District-wide median PSF by floor band, showing how prices increase with height.
| Floor Band | Median PSF | Transactions | Premium vs Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor 01-05 | $1,798 psf | 408 | Base |
| Floor 06-10 | $1,970 psf | 383 | +9.5% |
| Floor 11-15 | $1,964 psf | 349 | +9.2% |
| Floor 16-20 | $1,921 psf | 140 | +6.8% |
Sea View vs City View
District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell) is not among the primary sea-facing (Districts 1-5, 15) or city skyline (Districts 9-11) corridors. However, high-floor premiums still apply, driven by factors such as greenery views, reservoir or park vistas, and reduced noise from road traffic at elevation.
In suburban and heartland districts, view premiums tend to be more moderate (typically 10-20%) but can spike for units facing nature reserves, reservoirs, or golf courses.
View Premium as Investment
High-floor units with premium views can be a sound investment strategy. In District 13, the average view premium of 2.3% suggests that buyers consistently value elevated positions.
Key considerations for view-premium investing:
- Resale value: High-floor units typically hold value better during market downturns, as view premiums tend to be sticky.
- Rental yield: Tenants pay a premium for views, improving gross yield on higher-floor units.
- Future obstruction risk: Check the URA Master Plan for nearby plot ratios that could affect views.
- Stack selection: Not all high floors are equal. Corner stacks and unblocked facings command additional premiums.
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Methodology & Sources
Figures below are drawn from Last 3 years of transactions and revised as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Floor bands: 01-05, 06-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26+.
- View premium = (median PSF highest band - median PSF lowest band) / lowest band PSF.
- Minimum 3 transactions per band required.
- Data: URA REALIS.
We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.