GARDEN APARTMENTS is a freehold development along ORANGE GROVE ROAD in District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 20 units and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 2 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.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), the immediate context for GARDEN APARTMENTS 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 2 sales and 23 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the GARDEN APARTMENTS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $4,900,000 across 2 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.5%
- District 10 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 60%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D10 · 20 units
About GARDEN APARTMENTS
GARDEN APARTMENTS is a freehold condominium, located at ORANGE GROVE ROAD in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) (Core Central Region), comprising 20 residential units.
As a freehold property, GARDEN APARTMENTS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
GARDEN APARTMENTS has recorded 2 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $4,900,000, ranging from $4,600,000 to $5,200,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,858 psf | $4,600,000 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $2,100 psf | $5,200,000 | ↑ 13.0% |
GARDEN APARTMENTS ranks in the top 60% of condos in District 10 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, GARDEN APARTMENTS trades 19.1% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
GARDEN APARTMENTS has recorded 23 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $10,126/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 23 | $10,126/mo | $5,000/mo | $16,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $7,600/mo |
| 2022 | 6 | $8,683/mo |
| 2023 | 3 | $9,967/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $11,500/mo |
| 2025 | 4 | $9,275/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $12,850/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, GARDEN APARTMENTS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.5%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 10
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 666 | $2,946 psf | 666 |
| LEEDON GREEN | Freehold | 638 | $2,785 psf | 570 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 1703 | $1,858 psf | 433 |
| HYLL ON HOLLAND | Freehold | 319 | $2,648 psf | 327 |
| FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 476 | $2,465 psf | 296 |
Location Map
Map shows GARDEN APARTMENTS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GARDEN APARTMENTS
- Napier MRT
- Stevens MRT
- Stevens MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- ISS International School (Paterson)
- ISS International School (Preston)
- Methodist Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
GARDEN APARTMENTS is 650m from Napier MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napier | TE12 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 650m |
| Stevens | DT10 | Downtown Line | 840m |
| Stevens | TE11 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 840m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.2 km |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.4 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 16 schools within 2 km of GARDEN APARTMENTS, including 7 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 390m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 400m |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 530m |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 540m |
| Nanyang Primary School | Primary | 650m |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 670m |
| Nanyang Girls' High School | Secondary | 840m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Raffles Girls' Primary 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. Napier is about 0.65km — 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 20 units, GARDEN APARTMENTS 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. ISS International School (Paterson) sits about 0.39km 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 2 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.
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Composite assessment: GARDEN APARTMENTS 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. 2 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: 2 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 23 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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