ROOTS @ TRANSIT is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 development along TRANSIT ROAD in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 31 units and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 23 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 ROOTS @ TRANSIT 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 23 sales and 34 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the ROOTS @ TRANSIT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $826,174 across 23 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 80%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 · OCR · D26 · 31 units
About ROOTS @ TRANSIT
ROOTS @ TRANSIT is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 condominium, located at TRANSIT ROAD in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), comprising 31 residential units.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at ROOTS @ TRANSIT:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $1,472 psf | $649,800 |
| 1 BR | 18 | $1,295 psf | $766,367 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,230 psf | $1,629,000 |
Sales Market Overview
ROOTS @ TRANSIT has recorded 23 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $826,174, ranging from $628,800 to $1,629,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | $1,304 psf | $828,727 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,490 psf | $770,000 | ↑ 14.3% |
ROOTS @ TRANSIT ranks in the top 80% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, ROOTS @ TRANSIT trades 15.3% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
ROOTS @ TRANSIT has recorded 34 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,800/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 16 | $2,699/mo | $1,900/mo | $3,500/mo |
| 2 BR | 18 | $2,889/mo | $1,200/mo | $4,300/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,425/mo |
| 2022 | 8 | $2,738/mo |
| 2023 | 6 | $3,317/mo |
| 2024 | 9 | $2,656/mo |
| 2025 | 6 | $2,815/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $2,900/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, ROOTS @ TRANSIT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
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
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- ROOTS @ TRANSIT
- Springleaf MRT
Nearby MRT Stations
ROOTS @ TRANSIT is 790m from Springleaf MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line).
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springleaf | TE4 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 790m |
Walking-distance MRT. Springleaf 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 31 units, ROOTS @ TRANSIT 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.
Mature streetscape and amenity coverage. The immediate neighbourhood has the daily-living amenity profile of an established residential precinct — hawker centres, supermarkets, clinics, parks within a short walk or drive. The convenience compounds over a hold, even if no single amenity is a headline feature.
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: ROOTS @ TRANSIT 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. 23 transactions in URA REALIS 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 REALIS.
- Sales data: 23 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 34 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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