STUDIOS @ MARNE is a freehold development along MARNE ROAD in District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 46 units and is TOP 2009.
This profile draws on 11 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 17 years from TOP, STUDIOS @ MARNE 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 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for STUDIOS @ MARNE 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 11 sales and 123 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the STUDIOS @ MARNE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $792,172 across 11 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.3%
- District 8 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 59%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D8 · 46 units
About STUDIOS @ MARNE
STUDIOS @ MARNE is a freehold condominium, located at MARNE ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), developed by VYCO PTE LTD, comprising 46 residential units, completed in 2009.
As a freehold property, STUDIOS @ MARNE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at STUDIOS @ MARNE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | $1,457 psf | $690,000 |
| 1 BR | 9 | $1,422 psf | $782,654 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,110 psf | $980,000 |
Sales Market Overview
STUDIOS @ MARNE has recorded 11 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $792,172, ranging from $690,000 to $980,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $1,413 psf | $740,000 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,374 psf | $710,000 | ↓ 2.8% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,335 psf | $825,296 | ↓ 2.8% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,410 psf | $820,000 | ↑ 5.6% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,515 psf | $848,000 | ↑ 7.4% |
STUDIOS @ MARNE ranks in the top 59% of condos in District 8 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, STUDIOS @ MARNE trades 31.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
STUDIOS @ MARNE has recorded 123 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,860/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 118 | $2,820/mo | $1,800/mo | $4,250/mo |
| 2 BR | 5 | $3,800/mo | $3,300/mo | $4,400/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | $2,128/mo |
| 2022 | 29 | $2,560/mo |
| 2023 | 20 | $3,050/mo |
| 2024 | 23 | $3,262/mo |
| 2025 | 21 | $3,419/mo |
| 2026 | 5 | $3,300/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, STUDIOS @ MARNE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.3%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
Competing Condos in District 8
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 8 (Little India):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 407 | $2,167 psf | 425 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | 600 | $1,767 psf | 133 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | 910 | $1,891 psf | 114 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 305 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 481 | $1,395 psf | 90 |
Location Map
Map shows STUDIOS @ MARNE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- STUDIOS @ MARNE
- Farrer Park MRT
- Bendemeer MRT
- Jalan Besar MRT
- Boon Keng MRT
- Lavender MRT
- Farrer Park Primary School
- St. Andrew'
- St. Andrew'
Nearby MRT Stations
STUDIOS @ MARNE is 310m from Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line), with 10 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 310m |
| Bendemeer | DT23 | Downtown Line | 670m |
| Jalan Besar | DT22 | Downtown Line | 860m |
| Boon Keng | NE9 | North-East Line | 900m |
| Lavender | EW11 | East-West Line | 930m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 1.1 km |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 1.1 km |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of STUDIOS @ MARNE, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 80m |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 720m |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 720m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 770m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 910m |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 970m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.7 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. Farrer Park sits about 0.31km 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 46 units, STUDIOS @ MARNE 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. Farrer Park Primary School sits about 0.08km 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 11 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: STUDIOS @ MARNE 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. 11 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: 11 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 123 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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