DUNSFOLD 18 is a freehold development along DUNSFOLD DRIVE in District 13 (Macpherson / Potong Pasir), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 18 units and is TOP 2009.
This profile draws on 8 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 17 years from TOP, DUNSFOLD 18 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 13 (Macpherson / Potong Pasir), the immediate context for DUNSFOLD 18 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 8 sales and 15 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DUNSFOLD 18 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,994,750 across 8 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.9%
- District 13 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 84%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D13 · 18 units
About DUNSFOLD 18
DUNSFOLD 18 is a freehold condominium, located at DUNSFOLD DRIVE in District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell) (Outside Central Region), developed by FORTUNE LAND PTE LTD, comprising 18 residential units, completed in 2009.
As a freehold property, DUNSFOLD 18 does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
DUNSFOLD 18 has recorded 8 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,994,750, ranging from $3,100,000 to $4,580,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $758 psf | $3,209,000 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $941 psf | $4,000,000 | ↑ 24.1% |
| 2023 | 1 | $897 psf | $4,180,000 | ↓ 4.7% |
| 2025 | 4 | $990 psf | $4,340,000 | ↑ 10.4% |
DUNSFOLD 18 ranks in the top 84% of condos in District 13 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, DUNSFOLD 18 trades 41% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DUNSFOLD 18 has recorded 15 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $9,780/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 15 | $9,780/mo | $6,500/mo | $11,600/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $7,867/mo |
| 2022 | 5 | $9,200/mo |
| 2023 | 2 | $11,250/mo |
| 2024 | 2 | $11,050/mo |
| 2025 | 2 | $10,750/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $11,000/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DUNSFOLD 18 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.9%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 13
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 667 | $2,229 psf | 394 |
| THE TRE VER | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 729 | $1,919 psf | 289 |
| BARTLEY RIDGE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | 868 | $1,708 psf | 270 |
| PARK COLONIAL | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 805 | $2,145 psf | 244 |
| THE POIZ RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 731 | $1,867 psf | 218 |
Location Map
Map shows DUNSFOLD 18 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DUNSFOLD 18
- Lorong Chuan MRT
- Bishan MRT
- Bishan MRT
- Woodleigh MRT
- Serangoon MRT
- Maris Stella High School (Primary)
- Maris Stella High School
- De La Salle School
Nearby MRT Stations
DUNSFOLD 18 is 590m from Lorong Chuan MRT (Circle Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 23 schools within 2 km of DUNSFOLD 18, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maris Stella High School (Primary) | Primary | 940m |
| Maris Stella High School | Secondary | 940m |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Stamford Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Assumption Pathway School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Ai Tong School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Yuying Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| First Toa Payoh Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Guangyang Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Manjusri Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Pei Chun Public School | Primary | 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. Lorong Chuan is about 0.59km — 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 18 units, DUNSFOLD 18 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. Maris Stella High School (Primary) sits about 0.94km 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 8 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: DUNSFOLD 18 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. 8 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: 8 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 15 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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