1919 is a 88-year balance leasehold development along SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 75 units and is TOP 2015.
This profile draws on 20 recorded transactions from URA to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 11 years from TOP, 1919 is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for 1919 is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 20 sales and 202 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the 1919 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,528,150 across 20 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.0%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 61%)
- · CCR · D9 · 75 units
About 1919
1919 is a condominium, located at SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by AURUM LAND (PTE) LTD, comprising 75 residential units, completed in 2015.
With approximately 88 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at 1919:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 10 | $2,065 psf | $1,317,800 |
| 2 BR | 8 | $2,104 psf | $1,718,125 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,581 psf | $1,820,000 |
Sales Market Overview
1919 has recorded 20 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,528,150, ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,200,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $1,912 psf | $1,440,000 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $1,928 psf | $1,577,500 | ↑ 0.8% |
| 2023 | 3 | $2,162 psf | $1,376,000 | ↑ 12.2% |
| 2024 | 1 | $2,445 psf | $2,000,000 | ↑ 13.1% |
| 2025 | 5 | $2,124 psf | $1,609,000 | ↓ 13.1% |
1919 ranks in the top 61% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, 1919 trades 17% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
1919 has recorded 202 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,837/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 113 | $3,412/mo | $2,700/mo | $4,100/mo |
| 2 BR | 78 | $4,240/mo | $3,300/mo | $5,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 11 | $5,345/mo | $4,200/mo | $6,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | $3,303/mo |
| 2022 | 33 | $3,465/mo |
| 2023 | 38 | $4,395/mo |
| 2024 | 34 | $3,922/mo |
| 2025 | 38 | $4,092/mo |
| 2026 | 15 | $3,967/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, 1919 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.0%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 9
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 540 | $2,730 psf | 582 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 524 | $3,138 psf | 491 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | — | $3,239 psf | 421 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | 376 | $3,190 psf | 322 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 378 | $2,513 psf | 253 |
Location Map
Map shows 1919 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- 1919
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Little India MRT
- Little India MRT
- ACS (Junior)
- LASALLE College of the Arts
- Singapore Management University
Nearby MRT Stations
1919 is 470m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (North-South Line), with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 470m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 470m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 470m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 500m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 500m |
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 610m |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 670m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 800m |
Nearby Schools
There are 17 schools within 2 km of 1919, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 570m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 720m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 770m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 810m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 960m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.6 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 88 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Dhoby Ghaut sits about 0.47km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 75 units, 1919 keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. ACS (Junior) sits about 0.57km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Cycle-sensitivity. Like all Singapore private residential, the project's capital appreciation and rental yields move with broader macro factors — mortgage rate environment, MAS macroprudential stance (TDSR, ABSD), and the supply-pipeline tempo. Build a 5pp rate buffer into your stress test.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ✅ CBD commuter: Walking-distance MRT supports daily commute
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): MRT plus mid-size facility suite typically meets expat-tenant criteria
- ✅ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: 1919 hits the three structural levers that anchor long-term Singapore residential value: a prime district position, walkable MRT, and a long balance lease. Premium pricing is the trade-off; buyers paying that premium are buying scarcity rather than yield. 20 transactions in URA provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 8-15 years to absorb full cycle and capture the prime-district capital-appreciation thesis. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Sales data: 20 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 202 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 1,930 condo transactions recorded in District 9 over the last 12 months, 62% new sale, 37% resale, 1% sub sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.6 as of June 2026 — up 1.2% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Upcoming Supply Pipeline
2 active Government Land Sales sites in District 9 could add roughly 640 new units to local supply. Incoming supply of this scale tends to cap short-term price growth in the immediate area but also signals planning confidence in the location.
| Site | Street | Est. units | List | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Road (Parcel A) | — | ~440 | Confirmed | Awarded |
| Zion Road (Parcel B) | — | ~200 | Confirmed | Awarded |
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing 1919 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (440m away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $650,000