BANYAN VILLAS is a freehold development along LENTOR PLAIN in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 64 units and is TOP 2005.
This profile draws on 7 recorded transactions from URA REALIS 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 21 years from TOP, BANYAN VILLAS 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 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), the immediate context for BANYAN VILLAS 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 7 sales and 38 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the BANYAN VILLAS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,879,241 across 7 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.0%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 23%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D26 · 64 units
About BANYAN VILLAS
BANYAN VILLAS is a freehold condominium, located at LENTOR PLAIN in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION, comprising 64 residential units, completed in 2005.
As a freehold property, BANYAN VILLAS does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at BANYAN VILLAS:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | 3 | $2,151 psf | $3,627,067 |
| 5+ BR | 4 | $1,816 psf | $4,068,373 |
Sales Market Overview
BANYAN VILLAS has recorded 7 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,879,241, ranging from $3,400,000 to $4,580,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $2,026 psf | $3,731,200 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $1,810 psf | $3,773,373 | ↓ 10.6% |
| 2024 | 2 | $2,225 psf | $4,165,000 | ↑ 22.9% |
BANYAN VILLAS ranks in the top 23% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, BANYAN VILLAS trades 26.5% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
BANYAN VILLAS has recorded 38 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $6,447/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 38 | $6,447/mo | $4,982/mo | $7,750/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | $5,663/mo |
| 2022 | 6 | $6,165/mo |
| 2023 | 8 | $6,838/mo |
| 2024 | 6 | $6,908/mo |
| 2025 | 8 | $6,900/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, BANYAN VILLAS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.0%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 26
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGLEAF RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 941 | $2,178 psf | 914 |
| LENTOR MODERN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 605 | $2,137 psf | 635 |
| LENTOR HILLS RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 598 | $2,116 psf | 599 |
| LENTOR MANSION | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 533 | $2,266 psf | 533 |
| LENTOR CENTRAL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 477 | $2,222 psf | 477 |
Location Map
Map shows BANYAN VILLAS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- BANYAN VILLAS
- Lentor MRT
- Yio Chu Kang MRT
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Singapore American School
- Yio Chu Kang Primary School
Nearby MRT Stations
BANYAN VILLAS is 450m from Lentor MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 2 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor | TE5 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 450m |
| Yio Chu Kang | NS15 | North-South Line | 970m |
Nearby Schools
There are 11 schools within 2 km of BANYAN VILLAS.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyang Polytechnic | Tertiary | 1.4 km |
| Singapore American School | International | 1.4 km |
| Yio Chu Kang Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Yio Chu Kang Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Ang Mo Kio Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Ang Mo Kio Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Institute of Technical Education (College Central) | Tertiary | 1.7 km |
| Chong Boon Secondary School | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Jing Shan Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Peirce Secondary School | Secondary | 2.0 km |
Tenure resilience. Freehold tenure removes the lease-decay headwind that affects 99-year leasehold stock from ~year 60 onward. CPF eligibility, loan-tenure caps, and resale buyer pool are all preserved without the time-decay clock. For long holds (15+ years), this matters meaningfully more than headline PSF.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Lentor sits about 0.45km 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 64 units, BANYAN VILLAS 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. Nanyang Polytechnic sits about 1.39km 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 7 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.
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Composite assessment: BANYAN VILLAS combines walking-distance MRT with long-tenure leasehold (or freehold) — a solid structural foundation. The district position dictates whether capital appreciation outpaces or tracks the broader market. 7 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 6-10 years to ride out one full macro cycle. 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 REALIS.
- Sales data: 7 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 38 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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