DORSETT RESIDENCES is a 82-year balance leasehold development along NEW BRIDGE ROAD in District 2 (CBD (Tanjong Pagar, Anson)), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 68 units and is TOP 2013.
This profile draws on 17 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 13 years from TOP, DORSETT RESIDENCES 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 2 (CBD (Tanjong Pagar, Anson)), the immediate context for DORSETT RESIDENCES 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 17 sales and 199 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DORSETT RESIDENCES dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,411,176 across 17 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.7%
- District 2 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 64%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 · RCR · D2 · 68 units
About DORSETT RESIDENCES
DORSETT RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 condominium, located at NEW BRIDGE ROAD in District 2 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar) (Rest of Central Region), developed by TANG SUITES PTE LTD, comprising 68 residential units, completed in 2013.
With approximately 82 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 DORSETT RESIDENCES:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | $2,187 psf | $1,059,500 |
| 1 BR | 7 | $2,128 psf | $1,465,857 |
| 2 BR | 6 | $2,052 psf | $1,581,833 |
Sales Market Overview
DORSETT RESIDENCES has recorded 17 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,411,176, ranging from $970,000 to $1,680,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $2,051 psf | $1,450,500 | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $2,056 psf | $1,403,250 | ↑ 0.3% |
| 2023 | 4 | $2,154 psf | $1,367,500 | ↑ 4.8% |
| 2024 | 2 | $2,294 psf | $1,334,000 | ↑ 6.5% |
| 2026 | 1 | $2,230 psf | $1,536,000 | ↓ 2.8% |
DORSETT RESIDENCES ranks in the top 64% of condos in District 2 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, DORSETT RESIDENCES trades 3.4% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DORSETT RESIDENCES has recorded 199 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,372/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 82 | $3,676/mo | $2,500/mo | $5,536/mo |
| 2 BR | 117 | $4,860/mo | $3,200/mo | $7,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | $3,578/mo |
| 2022 | 36 | $4,054/mo |
| 2023 | 34 | $4,999/mo |
| 2024 | 28 | $4,755/mo |
| 2025 | 37 | $4,569/mo |
| 2026 | 20 | $4,729/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DORSETT RESIDENCES delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.7%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 2
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 2 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE BERNAM | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 364 | $2,587 psf | 357 |
| NEWPORT RESIDENCES | Freehold | 487 | $3,128 psf | 189 |
| ICON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | 646 | $1,791 psf | 143 |
| SKYSUITES@ANSON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 360 | $2,230 psf | 96 |
| SKY EVERTON | Freehold | 262 | $2,800 psf | 75 |
Location Map
Map shows DORSETT RESIDENCES (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DORSETT RESIDENCES
- Outram Park MRT
- Outram Park MRT
- Outram Park MRT
- Maxwell MRT
- Chinatown MRT
- Outram Secondary School
- Cantonment Primary School
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
Nearby MRT Stations
DORSETT RESIDENCES is 130m from Outram Park MRT (East-West Line), with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outram Park | EW16 | East-West Line | 130m |
| Outram Park | NE3 | North-East Line | 130m |
| Outram Park | TE17 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 130m |
| Maxwell | TE18 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 510m |
| Chinatown | NE4 | North-East Line | 710m |
| Chinatown | DT19 | Downtown Line | 710m |
| Tanjong Pagar | EW15 | East-West Line | 810m |
| Shenton Way | TE19 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 920m |
Nearby Schools
There are 6 schools within 2 km of DORSETT RESIDENCES, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 660m |
| Cantonment Primary School | Primary | 760m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 82 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. Outram Park sits about 0.13km 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 68 units, DORSETT RESIDENCES 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. Outram Secondary School sits about 0.66km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 17 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.
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Composite assessment: DORSETT RESIDENCES 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. 17 transactions in URA REALIS 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 REALIS.
- Sales data: 17 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 199 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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