PARC SOPHIA is a freehold development along ADIS ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 152 units and is TOP 2013.
This profile draws on 33 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 13 years from TOP, PARC SOPHIA 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 PARC SOPHIA 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 33 sales and 447 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the PARC SOPHIA dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,154,485 across 33 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.5%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 85%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 152 units
About PARC SOPHIA
PARC SOPHIA is a freehold condominium, located at ADIS ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by OXLEY VENTURES PTE LTD, comprising 152 residential units, completed in 2013.
As a freehold property, PARC SOPHIA does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at PARC SOPHIA:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | $1,877 psf | $888,750 |
| 1 BR | 15 | $1,734 psf | $1,103,467 |
| 2 BR | 14 | $1,724 psf | $1,285,071 |
Sales Market Overview
PARC SOPHIA has recorded 33 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,154,485, ranging from $835,000 to $1,340,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $1,659 psf | $1,050,800 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $1,766 psf | $1,025,000 | ↑ 6.5% |
| 2023 | 9 | $1,792 psf | $1,174,889 | ↑ 1.5% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1,658 psf | $1,265,500 | ↓ 7.5% |
| 2025 | 7 | $1,775 psf | $1,211,143 | ↑ 7.1% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,789 psf | $1,290,000 | ↑ 0.8% |
PARC SOPHIA ranks in the top 85% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, PARC SOPHIA trades 28.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
PARC SOPHIA has recorded 447 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,319/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 337 | $3,192/mo | $1,800/mo | $4,600/mo |
| 2 BR | 110 | $3,705/mo | $1,500/mo | $5,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | $2,648/mo |
| 2022 | 101 | $3,119/mo |
| 2023 | 74 | $3,682/mo |
| 2024 | 86 | $3,485/mo |
| 2025 | 94 | $3,562/mo |
| 2026 | 21 | $3,495/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, PARC SOPHIA delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.5%. 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 PARC SOPHIA (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- PARC SOPHIA
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Bencoolen MRT
- Little India MRT
- Singapore Management University
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- ACS (Junior)
Nearby MRT Stations
PARC SOPHIA is 380m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (North-South Line), with 18 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 380m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 380m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 380m |
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 450m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 570m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 570m |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 620m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 640m |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of PARC SOPHIA, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 610m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 650m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 710m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 740m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 800m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.6 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.6 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. Dhoby Ghaut sits about 0.38km 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.
School-belt proximity. Singapore Management University sits about 0.61km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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: PARC SOPHIA 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. 33 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: 33 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 447 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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