STUDIO8 is a freehold development along JALAN AYER in District 14 (Geylang / Eunos), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 28 units and is TOP 2014.
This profile draws on 12 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 12 years from TOP, STUDIO8 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 14 (Geylang / Eunos), the immediate context for STUDIO8 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 12 sales and 84 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the STUDIO8 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $846,824 across 12 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 14 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 23%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D14 · 28 units
About STUDIO8
STUDIO8 is a freehold condominium, located at JALAN AYER in District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) (Rest of Central Region), developed by ASTON CAPITAL PTE. LTD, comprising 28 residential units, completed in 2014.
As a freehold property, STUDIO8 does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at STUDIO8:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5 | $1,714 psf | $798,600 |
| 1 BR | 5 | $1,475 psf | $781,778 |
| 2 BR | 2 | $1,423 psf | $1,130,000 |
Sales Market Overview
STUDIO8 has recorded 12 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $846,824, ranging from $730,000 to $1,180,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $1,418 psf | $740,000 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | $1,518 psf | $857,000 | ↑ 7.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,619 psf | $906,296 | ↑ 6.6% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,811 psf | $838,000 | ↑ 11.8% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,696 psf | $840,000 | ↓ 6.3% |
STUDIO8 ranks in the top 23% of condos in District 14 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, STUDIO8 trades 23.5% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
STUDIO8 has recorded 84 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,855/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $3,050/mo | $3,000/mo | $3,100/mo |
| 1 BR | 62 | $2,735/mo | $1,700/mo | $3,400/mo |
| 2 BR | 20 | $3,205/mo | $2,500/mo | $4,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | $2,209/mo |
| 2022 | 19 | $2,716/mo |
| 2023 | 11 | $3,177/mo |
| 2024 | 15 | $3,180/mo |
| 2025 | 20 | $3,090/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $3,100/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, STUDIO8 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
Competing Condos in District 14
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 14 (Geylang, Eunos):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARC ESTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 1399 | $2,184 psf | 477 |
| SIMS URBAN OASIS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 1024 | $1,762 psf | 365 |
| PENROSE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 566 | $1,928 psf | 352 |
| EUHABITAT | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 697 | $1,326 psf | 233 |
| THE ANTARES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 265 | $1,833 psf | 227 |
Location Map
Map shows STUDIO8 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- STUDIO8
- Kallang MRT
- Stadium MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT
- Lavender MRT
- Bendemeer MRT
- Hong Wen School
- One World International School (Mountbatten)
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
Nearby MRT Stations
STUDIO8 is 180m from Kallang MRT (East-West Line), with 7 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kallang | EW10 | East-West Line | 180m |
| Stadium | CC6 | Circle Line | 970m |
| Geylang Bahru | DT24 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Lavender | EW11 | East-West Line | 1.2 km |
| Bendemeer | DT23 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Mountbatten | CC7 | Circle Line | 1.2 km |
| Aljunied | EW9 | East-West Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 11 schools within 2 km of STUDIO8.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| One World International School (Mountbatten) | International | 1.1 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.5 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Kong Hwa 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Kallang sits about 0.18km 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.
Boutique character. With 28 units, STUDIO8 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. Hong Wen School sits about 1.05km 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 12 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.
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Composite assessment: STUDIO8 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. 12 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: 12 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 84 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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