DEVONSHIRE 12 is a freehold development along DEVONSHIRE ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 20 units and is TOP 2015.
This profile draws on 3 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, DEVONSHIRE 12 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 DEVONSHIRE 12 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 3 sales and 66 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DEVONSHIRE 12 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $996,667 across 3 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 55%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 20 units
About DEVONSHIRE 12
DEVONSHIRE 12 is a freehold condominium, located at DEVONSHIRE ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by U-ASIA PTE LTD, comprising 20 residential units, completed in 2015.
As a freehold property, DEVONSHIRE 12 does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at DEVONSHIRE 12:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $2,075 psf | $970,000 |
| 1 BR | 1 | $2,076 psf | $1,050,000 |
Sales Market Overview
DEVONSHIRE 12 has recorded 3 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $996,667, ranging from $955,000 to $1,050,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $2,076 psf | $1,050,000 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | $2,075 psf | $970,000 | ↓ 0.0% |
DEVONSHIRE 12 ranks in the top 55% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, DEVONSHIRE 12 trades 15.2% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DEVONSHIRE 12 has recorded 66 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,362/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 61 | $3,248/mo | $2,000/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 2 BR | 5 | $4,750/mo | $3,700/mo | $5,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $2,575/mo |
| 2022 | 13 | $3,323/mo |
| 2023 | 10 | $3,810/mo |
| 2024 | 12 | $3,638/mo |
| 2025 | 14 | $3,421/mo |
| 2026 | 5 | $3,630/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DEVONSHIRE 12 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
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 DEVONSHIRE 12 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DEVONSHIRE 12
- Somerset MRT
- Great World MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
- Kheng Cheng School
- ACS (Junior)
Nearby MRT Stations
DEVONSHIRE 12 is 290m from Somerset MRT (North-South Line), with 13 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 290m |
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 530m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 850m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 850m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 850m |
| Fort Canning | DT20 | Downtown Line | 930m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 940m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 970m |
Nearby Schools
There are 17 schools within 2 km of DEVONSHIRE 12, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 530m |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 530m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 870m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 1.3 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.6 km |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.6 km |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 1.6 km |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.8 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. Somerset sits about 0.29km 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 20 units, DEVONSHIRE 12 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. Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) sits about 0.53km 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 3 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.
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: DEVONSHIRE 12 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. 3 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: 3 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 66 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 DEVONSHIRE 12 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.1 km away)
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000