D'CAMBRIDGE is a freehold development along CAMBRIDGE ROAD in District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 30 units and is TOP 2006.
This profile draws on 5 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 20 years from TOP, D'CAMBRIDGE 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 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for D'CAMBRIDGE 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 5 sales and 25 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the D'CAMBRIDGE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,045,378 across 5 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.8%
- District 8 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 75%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D8 · 30 units
About D'CAMBRIDGE
D'CAMBRIDGE is a freehold condominium, located at CAMBRIDGE ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), developed by NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 30 residential units, completed in 2006.
As a freehold property, D'CAMBRIDGE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at D'CAMBRIDGE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,298 psf | $950,000 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,620 psf | $1,794,000 |
| 5+ BR | 2 | $1,055 psf | $2,844,444 |
Sales Market Overview
D'CAMBRIDGE has recorded 5 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,045,378, ranging from $950,000 to $2,880,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,165 psf | $1,879,444 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,079 psf | $2,880,000 | ↓ 7.4% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,620 psf | $1,794,000 | ↑ 50.2% |
D'CAMBRIDGE ranks in the top 75% of condos in District 8 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,049 psf, D'CAMBRIDGE trades 35.1% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
D'CAMBRIDGE has recorded 25 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,064/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 21 | $2,933/mo | $2,200/mo | $3,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 4 | $3,750/mo | $3,100/mo | $4,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $2,533/mo |
| 2022 | 5 | $2,800/mo |
| 2023 | 4 | $3,113/mo |
| 2024 | 4 | $3,625/mo |
| 2025 | 5 | $3,450/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,200/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, D'CAMBRIDGE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.8%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
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 D'CAMBRIDGE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
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- 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
D'CAMBRIDGE is 680m from Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 680m |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 830m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 910m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 910m |
| 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 D'CAMBRIDGE, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 480m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 480m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 570m |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.0 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 1.7 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Farrer Park is about 0.68km — 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 30 units, D'CAMBRIDGE 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 0.48km 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 5 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: 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: D'CAMBRIDGE 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. 5 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 5 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 25 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 D'CAMBRIDGE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (140m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,150,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (730m away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,100,000