ORCHARD BEL AIR is a 53-year balance leasehold development along ORCHARD BOULEVARD in District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 71 units and is TOP 1984.
This profile draws on 6 recorded transactions from URA 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 ORCHARD BEL AIR 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 77 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the ORCHARD BEL AIR dashboard.
- Average sale price: $4,866,667 across 6 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.5%
- District 10 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 93%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 1980 · CCR · D10 · 71 units
About ORCHARD BEL AIR
ORCHARD BEL AIR is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1980 condominium, located at ORCHARD BOULEVARD in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) (Core Central Region), developed by UNITED BOULEVARD PTE LTD, comprising 71 residential units, completed in 1984.
With approximately 53 years remaining on its 99-year lease, CPF usage and maximum loan tenure may be restricted.
Sales Market Overview
ORCHARD BEL AIR has recorded 6 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $4,866,667, ranging from $4,650,000 to $5,200,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $1,548 psf | $5,000,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,600 psf | $5,200,000 | ↑ 3.3% |
| 2025 | 3 | $1,466 psf | $4,733,333 | ↓ 8.4% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,477 psf | $4,800,000 | ↑ 0.7% |
ORCHARD BEL AIR ranks in the top 93% of condos in District 10 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, ORCHARD BEL AIR trades 38.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
ORCHARD BEL AIR has recorded 77 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $10,101/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 77 | $10,101/mo | $6,000/mo | $18,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $7,740/mo |
| 2022 | 17 | $9,774/mo |
| 2023 | 14 | $11,229/mo |
| 2024 | 14 | $11,225/mo |
| 2025 | 14 | $10,300/mo |
| 2026 | 6 | $10,033/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, ORCHARD BEL AIR 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 | $2,786 psf | 571 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 1703 | $1,861 psf | 438 |
| 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 ORCHARD BEL AIR (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- ORCHARD BEL AIR
- Napier MRT
- Orchard Boulevard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Great World MRT
- Chatsworth International School (Orchard)
- Tanglin Secondary School
- Methodist Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
ORCHARD BEL AIR is 600m from Napier MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napier | TE12 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 600m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 670m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 790m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 790m |
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of ORCHARD BEL AIR, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 480m |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 560m |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 820m |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 880m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 950m |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 960m |
| CHIJ (Kellock) | Primary | 1.0 km |
| River Valley Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
Walking-distance MRT. Napier is about 0.60km — 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 71 units, ORCHARD BEL AIR 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. Chatsworth International School (Orchard) sits about 0.48km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease tenor below 75 years. With roughly 53 years remaining, CPF usage starts to be capped (the 95-year rule reduces utilisation as lease decays), and bank loan tenor compresses correspondingly. The resale buyer pool narrows toward older buyers with shorter horizons.
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.
- ⚠️ Young couple, first home: Lease horizon constrains long-hold optionality
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ✅ CBD commuter: Walking-distance MRT supports daily commute
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): MRT plus mid-size facility suite typically meets expat-tenant criteria
- ⚠️ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Plan exit timing around lease-decay thresholds
Composite assessment: ORCHARD BEL AIR benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 6 transactions in URA provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. 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.
- Sales data: 6 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 77 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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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 1,955 condo transactions recorded in District 10 over the last 12 months, 50% resale, 48% new sale, 2% sub sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 10 reads 116.8 as of June 2026 — down 3.6% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Upcoming Supply Pipeline
1 active Government Land Sales site in District 10 could add roughly 180 new units to local supply. Incoming supply of this scale tends to cap short-term price growth in the immediate area but also signals planning confidence in the location.
| Site | Street | Est. units | List | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Plain | — | ~180 | Reserve | Available |
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing ORCHARD BEL AIR against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,000,000
- Queenstown — 4-room average $1,002,705 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $3,850,000