LENTOR VILLAS is a freehold development along LENTOR STREET in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 30 units and is TOP 1998.
This profile draws on 24 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 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), the immediate context for LENTOR VILLAS 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 24 sales and 28 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the LENTOR VILLAS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $4,565,737 across 24 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.6%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Above average (top 50%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D26 · 30 units
About LENTOR VILLAS
LENTOR VILLAS is a freehold condominium, located at LENTOR STREET in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), developed by TONG LEE COMPANY PTE LTD, comprising 30 residential units, completed in 1998.
As a freehold property, LENTOR VILLAS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
LENTOR VILLAS has recorded 24 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $4,565,737, ranging from $3,200,000 to $6,800,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $1,223 psf | $4,031,429 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,656 psf | $4,726,667 | ↑ 35.4% |
| 2023 | 5 | $1,592 psf | $4,638,778 | ↓ 3.9% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,811 psf | $4,683,333 | ↑ 13.8% |
| 2025 | 5 | $1,896 psf | $4,986,760 | ↑ 4.7% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,471 psf | $5,000,000 | ↓ 22.4% |
LENTOR VILLAS ranks in the top 50% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, LENTOR VILLAS trades 1.8% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
LENTOR VILLAS has recorded 28 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $6,186/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 28 | $6,186/mo | $3,300/mo | $9,300/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $3,983/mo |
| 2022 | 6 | $6,417/mo |
| 2023 | 5 | $6,980/mo |
| 2024 | 4 | $6,675/mo |
| 2025 | 5 | $7,320/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $6,300/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, LENTOR VILLAS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.6%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 26
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGLEAF RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 941 | $2,178 psf | 914 |
| LENTOR MODERN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 605 | $2,137 psf | 635 |
| LENTOR HILLS RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 598 | $2,116 psf | 599 |
| LENTOR MANSION | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 533 | $2,266 psf | 533 |
| LENTOR CENTRAL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 477 | $2,222 psf | 477 |
Location Map
Map shows LENTOR VILLAS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- LENTOR VILLAS
- Lentor MRT
- Singapore American School
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Mayflower Primary School
Nearby MRT Stations
LENTOR VILLAS is 790m from Lentor MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line).
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor | TE5 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 790m |
Nearby Schools
There are 3 schools within 2 km of LENTOR VILLAS.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore American School | International | 1.3 km |
| Nanyang Polytechnic | Tertiary | 1.9 km |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Lentor is about 0.79km — 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 30 units, LENTOR VILLAS 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. Singapore American School sits about 1.31km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
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: LENTOR VILLAS 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. 24 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: 24 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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