DUNEARN 386 is a freehold development along DUNEARN ROAD in District 11 (Newton / Novena), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 35 units and is TOP 2021.
This profile draws on 20 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 5 years from TOP, DUNEARN 386 is in the early-mature phase: facilities are well-broken-in, strata operations are stable, and pricing has been through one or two market cycles — making comparable-sales analysis meaningful.
Within District 11 (Newton / Novena), the immediate context for DUNEARN 386 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 20 sales and 28 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DUNEARN 386 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,976,910 across 20 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.9%
- District 11 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 14%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D11 · 35 units
About DUNEARN 386
DUNEARN 386 is a freehold condominium, located at DUNEARN ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), comprising 35 residential units, completed in 2021.
As a freehold property, DUNEARN 386 does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at DUNEARN 386:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | $2,608 psf | $1,179,000 |
| 1 BR | 9 | $2,470 psf | $1,597,333 |
| 2 BR | 4 | $2,293 psf | $2,097,750 |
| 3 BR | 6 | $2,235 psf | $2,598,700 |
Sales Market Overview
DUNEARN 386 has recorded 20 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,976,910, ranging from $1,179,000 to $2,995,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | $2,275 psf | $1,957,862 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $2,572 psf | $1,927,600 | ↑ 13.1% |
| 2023 | 1 | $2,551 psf | $1,620,000 | ↓ 0.8% |
| 2025 | 1 | $2,433 psf | $2,828,000 | ↓ 4.6% |
DUNEARN 386 ranks in the top 14% of condos in District 11 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, DUNEARN 386 trades 3.1% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DUNEARN 386 has recorded 28 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,741/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 13 | $5,154/mo | $3,500/mo | $7,700/mo |
| 1 BR | 4 | $3,200/mo | $3,100/mo | $3,250/mo |
| 2 BR | 8 | $4,206/mo | $3,700/mo | $4,650/mo |
| 4 BR | 2 | $6,150/mo | $6,100/mo | $6,200/mo |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $7,000/mo | $7,000/mo | $7,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | $5,154/mo |
| 2024 | 6 | $4,350/mo |
| 2025 | 9 | $4,406/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DUNEARN 386 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.9%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 11
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | 340 | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | 180 | $3,236 psf | 179 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 417 | $1,970 psf | 92 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | 90 | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | 311 | $1,903 psf | 72 |
Location Map
Map shows DUNEARN 386 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DUNEARN 386
- Botanic Gardens MRT
- Botanic Gardens MRT
- Tan Kah Kee MRT
- Farrer Road MRT
- German European School Singapore
- National Junior College
- National Junior College
Nearby MRT Stations
DUNEARN 386 is 430m from Botanic Gardens MRT (Circle Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Gardens | CC19 | Circle Line | 430m |
| Botanic Gardens | DT9 | Downtown Line | 430m |
| Tan Kah Kee | DT8 | Downtown Line | 560m |
| Farrer Road | CC20 | Circle Line | 920m |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of DUNEARN 386, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| German European School Singapore | International | 320m |
| National Junior College | Secondary | 640m |
| National Junior College | Jc | 640m |
| Raffles Girls' Primary School | Primary | 760m |
| Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah) | International | 870m |
| Hollandse School | International | 1.1 km |
| Nanyang Girls' High School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Lycee Francais de Singapour | International | 1.3 km |
| SJI International School | International | 1.4 km |
| Nanyang Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Hwa Chong International School | International | 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. Botanic Gardens sits about 0.43km 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 35 units, DUNEARN 386 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. German European School Singapore sits about 0.32km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
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Composite assessment: DUNEARN 386 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. 20 transactions in URA REALIS 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 REALIS.
- Sales data: 20 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 28 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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