70@TRURO is a 99-year leasehold development along TRURO ROAD in District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 24 units and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 0 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.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for 70@TRURO 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 0 sales and 76 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the 70@TRURO dashboard.
- · RCR · D8 · 24 units
About 70@TRURO
70@TRURO is a condominium, located at TRURO ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), comprising 24 residential units.
Rental Market Overview
70@TRURO has recorded 76 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,796/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 15 | $3,063/mo | $2,300/mo | $3,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 61 | $3,976/mo | $3,200/mo | $4,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | $3,147/mo |
| 2022 | 13 | $3,650/mo |
| 2023 | 16 | $4,047/mo |
| 2024 | 13 | $3,992/mo |
| 2025 | 16 | $4,163/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $4,300/mo |
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Competing Condos in District 8
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 8 (Little India):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 407 | $2,168 psf | 426 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | 600 | $1,767 psf | 133 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | 910 | $1,894 psf | 115 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 305 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 481 | $1,398 psf | 91 |
Location Map
Map shows 70@TRURO (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- 70@TRURO
- Farrer Park MRT
- Novena MRT
- Little India MRT
- Little India MRT
- Newton MRT
- CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace
- St. Margaret'
- St. Margaret'
Nearby MRT Stations
70@TRURO is 630m from Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line), with 9 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 630m |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 840m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 950m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 950m |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Jalan Besar | DT22 | Downtown Line | 1.3 km |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of 70@TRURO, including 4 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 430m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 560m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 640m |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 820m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.0 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.5 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 1.7 km |
Walking-distance MRT. Farrer Park is about 0.63km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
Boutique character. With 24 units, 70@TRURO 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. CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace sits about 0.43km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Thin transaction history. With only 0 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
District supply pipeline. Non-prime districts are more sensitive to GLS pipeline additions; check the URA Master Plan 2019 confirmed and provisional land sales schedule for the immediate 5-year window. New launches at 10-20% lower PSF can compress secondary-market resale velocity for 18-24 months around their launch dates.
- ⚠️ Young couple, first home: Lease horizon constrains long-hold optionality
- ✅ 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): Plan exit timing around lease-decay thresholds
Composite assessment: 70@TRURO benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 0 transactions in URA provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. 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.
- Rental data: 76 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 195 condo transactions recorded in District 8 over the last 12 months, 87% resale, 12% sub sale, 1% new 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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HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing 70@TRURO against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (60m away)
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (730m away)
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.8 km away)