ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE 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 72 units and is TOP 2011.
This profile draws on 15 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 15 years from TOP, ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE 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 ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE 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 15 sales and 222 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,233,659 across 15 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.6%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Above average (top 42%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 72 units
About ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE is a freehold condominium, located at DEVONSHIRE ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by EL DEVELOPMENT (DEVONSHIRE) PTE LTD, comprising 72 residential units, completed in 2011.
As a freehold property, ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8 | $2,272 psf | $1,020,611 |
| 1 BR | 4 | $2,204 psf | $1,400,000 |
| 2 BR | 3 | $2,191 psf | $1,580,000 |
Sales Market Overview
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE has recorded 15 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,233,659, ranging from $950,000 to $1,620,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,178 psf | $1,274,722 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $2,211 psf | $1,501,000 | ↑ 1.5% |
| 2023 | 1 | $2,290 psf | $1,060,000 | ↑ 3.6% |
| 2024 | 6 | $2,265 psf | $1,214,000 | ↓ 1.1% |
| 2025 | 2 | $2,279 psf | $1,030,000 | ↑ 0.6% |
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE ranks in the top 42% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE trades 8.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE has recorded 222 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,695/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 119 | $3,296/mo | $2,300/mo | $4,200/mo |
| 2 BR | 103 | $4,157/mo | $3,100/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | $3,062/mo |
| 2022 | 39 | $3,491/mo |
| 2023 | 39 | $4,112/mo |
| 2024 | 41 | $3,959/mo |
| 2025 | 48 | $3,841/mo |
| 2026 | 10 | $3,940/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.6%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
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 | $2,728 psf | 580 |
| 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 | $2,511 psf | 251 |
Location Map
Map shows ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE
- Somerset MRT
- Great World MRT
- Orchard Boulevard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Kheng Cheng School
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
- ACS (Junior)
Nearby MRT Stations
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE is 270m from Somerset MRT (North-South Line), with 11 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 270m |
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 510m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 770m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 800m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 800m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 980m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 980m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 980m |
Nearby Schools
There are 20 schools within 2 km of ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 520m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 680m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 860m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.5 km |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.6 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.6 km |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Somerset sits about 0.27km 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 72 units, ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE 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. Kheng Cheng School sits about 0.52km 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 15 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: ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE 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. 15 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: 15 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 222 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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