SOMMERVILLE LOFT is a freehold development along SOMMERVILLE WALK in District 13 (Macpherson / Potong Pasir), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 18 units and is TOP 2003.
This profile draws on 2 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.
At roughly 23 years from TOP, SOMMERVILLE LOFT 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 13 (Macpherson / Potong Pasir), the immediate context for SOMMERVILLE LOFT 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 2 sales and 11 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the SOMMERVILLE LOFT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,650,000 across 2 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.2%
- District 13 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 55%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D13 · 18 units
About SOMMERVILLE LOFT
SOMMERVILLE LOFT is a freehold condominium, located at SOMMERVILLE WALK in District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell) (Outside Central Region), developed by LEGACY DEVELOPMENT, comprising 18 residential units, completed in 2003.
As a freehold property, SOMMERVILLE LOFT does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
SOMMERVILLE LOFT has recorded 2 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,650,000, ranging from $1,500,000 to $1,800,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $1,366 psf | $1,500,000 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,548 psf | $1,800,000 | ↑ 13.3% |
SOMMERVILLE LOFT ranks in the top 55% of condos in District 13 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, SOMMERVILLE LOFT trades 6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
SOMMERVILLE LOFT has recorded 11 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,427/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 11 | $4,427/mo | $3,200/mo | $5,900/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | $4,200/mo |
| 2023 | 2 | $4,400/mo |
| 2024 | 2 | $4,250/mo |
| 2025 | 2 | $5,050/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $4,350/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, SOMMERVILLE LOFT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.2%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 13
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 13 (Macpherson, Braddell):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 667 | $2,230 psf | 395 |
| THE TRE VER | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 729 | $1,919 psf | 290 |
| BARTLEY RIDGE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | 868 | $1,709 psf | 271 |
| PARK COLONIAL | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | 805 | $2,147 psf | 248 |
| THE POIZ RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 731 | $1,867 psf | 218 |
Location Map
Map shows SOMMERVILLE LOFT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- SOMMERVILLE LOFT
- Woodleigh MRT
- Serangoon MRT
- Serangoon MRT
- Lorong Chuan MRT
- Bartley MRT
- Bartley Secondary School
- Stamford Primary School
- Assumption Pathway School
Nearby MRT Stations
SOMMERVILLE LOFT is 530m from Woodleigh MRT (North-East Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodleigh | NE11 | North-East Line | 530m |
| Serangoon | NE12 | North-East Line | 760m |
| Serangoon | CC13 | Circle Line | 760m |
| Lorong Chuan | CC14 | Circle Line | 1.1 km |
| Bartley | CC12 | Circle Line | 1.2 km |
| Potong Pasir | NE10 | North-East Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of SOMMERVILLE LOFT, including 1 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartley Secondary School | Secondary | 870m |
| Stamford Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Assumption Pathway School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Red Swastika School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Girls' Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Serangoon Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Zhonghua Secondary School | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Maris Stella High School (Primary) | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Maris Stella High School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Zhonghua Primary School | Primary | 1.9 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. Woodleigh is about 0.53km — 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 18 units, SOMMERVILLE LOFT 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. Bartley Secondary School sits about 0.87km 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 2 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.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ 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): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: SOMMERVILLE LOFT 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. 2 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 2 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 11 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 435 condo transactions recorded in District 13 over the last 12 months, 91% resale, 9% sub sale, 0% new 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 13 reads 118.3 as of June 2026 — up 10.0% 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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