LE SOMME is a freehold development along SOMME ROAD in District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 25 units and is TOP 2017.
This profile draws on 6 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 9 years from TOP, LE SOMME 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 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for LE SOMME 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 6 sales and 49 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the LE SOMME dashboard.
- Average sale price: $847,958 across 6 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 8 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 24%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D8 · 25 units
About LE SOMME
LE SOMME is a freehold condominium, located at SOMME ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), developed by SPLOTT PTE LTD, comprising 25 residential units, completed in 2017.
As a freehold property, LE SOMME does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at LE SOMME:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | $1,627 psf | $805,688 |
| 1 BR | 2 | $1,589 psf | $932,500 |
Sales Market Overview
LE SOMME has recorded 6 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $847,958, ranging from $758,000 to $950,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,656 psf | $820,000 | — |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,618 psf | $800,917 | ↓ 2.3% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,589 psf | $932,500 | ↓ 1.7% |
LE SOMME ranks in the top 24% of condos in District 8 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, LE SOMME trades 21.1% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
LE SOMME has recorded 49 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,912/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 49 | $2,912/mo | $2,000/mo | $4,100/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | $2,239/mo |
| 2022 | 13 | $2,677/mo |
| 2023 | 9 | $3,300/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $3,421/mo |
| 2025 | 9 | $3,067/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $3,250/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, LE SOMME delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
Competing Condos in District 8
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 8 (Little India):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 407 | $2,167 psf | 425 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | 600 | $1,767 psf | 133 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | 910 | $1,891 psf | 114 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 305 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 481 | $1,395 psf | 90 |
Location Map
Map shows LE SOMME (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- LE SOMME
- Farrer Park MRT
- Bendemeer MRT
- Lavender MRT
- Jalan Besar MRT
- Boon Keng MRT
- Farrer Park Primary School
- St. Andrew'
- St. Andrew'
Nearby MRT Stations
LE SOMME is 500m from Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line), with 12 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 500m |
| Bendemeer | DT23 | Downtown Line | 570m |
| Lavender | EW11 | East-West Line | 670m |
| Jalan Besar | DT22 | Downtown Line | 740m |
| Boon Keng | NE9 | North-East Line | 980m |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 1.1 km |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 1.2 km |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of LE SOMME, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 340m |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 470m |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 470m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 520m |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 900m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 900m |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.4 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.6 km |
| St. Margaret's 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Farrer Park sits about 0.50km 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 25 units, LE SOMME 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. Farrer Park Primary School sits about 0.34km 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 6 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: LE SOMME 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. 6 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: 6 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 49 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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