- District: 8 (Little India)
- Condos analysed: 12
- Average view premium: 3.0%
- Top condo: CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
High-Floor Premium in District 8
District 8 (Little India) is part of the Rest of Central Region (RCR). High-floor units in this district command an average premium of 3.0% over lower floors, based on 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | 14.0% | $2,194 psf | $1,925 psf | 56 | Freehold |
| FORTE SUITES | 11.5% | $2,026 psf | $1,817 psf | 17 | Freehold |
| UPTOWN @ FARRER | 9.5% | $2,090 psf | $1,909 psf | 23 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 8.4% | $2,169 psf | $2,001 psf | 70 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 |
| MERA SPRINGS | 7.5% | $1,997 psf | $1,858 psf | 10 | Freehold |
| CITYLIGHTS | 6.9% | $1,924 psf | $1,799 psf | 76 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 |
| PRISTINE HEIGHTS | 4.9% | $1,711 psf | $1,630 psf | 10 | Freehold |
| KERRISDALE | 3.2% | $1,598 psf | $1,548 psf | 43 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 |
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 2.0% | $2,080 psf | $2,040 psf | 83 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 |
| CITYSCAPE @FARRER PARK | 1.7% | $1,682 psf | $1,654 psf | 37 | Freehold |
| 28 RC SUITES | -13.2% | $1,511 psf | $1,742 psf | 10 | — |
| CITY LOFT | -21.0% | $1,438 psf | $1,819 psf | 7 | Freehold |
District 8 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 | $1,564 psf | 268 | Base |
| Floor 06-10 | $1,865 psf | 98 | +19.2% |
| Floor 11-15 | $1,943 psf | 97 | +24.2% |
| Floor 16-20 | $2,035 psf | 90 | +30.1% |
| Floor 21-25 | $2,035 psf | 71 | +30.1% |
| Floor 26+ | $1,897 psf | 66 | +21.3% |
Sea View vs City View
District 8 (Little India) 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 8, the average view premium of 3.0% 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.