SUNSHINE LOFT is a freehold development along LORONG L TELOK KURAU in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 10 units and is TOP 2005.
This profile draws on 3 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 21 years from TOP, SUNSHINE 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 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for SUNSHINE 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 3 sales and 13 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the SUNSHINE LOFT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $907,333 across 3 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.8%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Above average (top 47%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D15 · 10 units
About SUNSHINE LOFT
SUNSHINE LOFT is a freehold condominium, located at LORONG L TELOK KURAU in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Outside Central Region), developed by FRAGRANCE PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 10 residential units, completed in 2005.
As a freehold property, SUNSHINE LOFT does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at SUNSHINE LOFT:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | $1,809 psf | $662,000 |
| 2 BR | 2 | $1,428 psf | $1,030,000 |
Sales Market Overview
SUNSHINE LOFT has recorded 3 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $907,333, ranging from $662,000 to $1,110,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,317 psf | $950,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,539 psf | $1,110,000 | ↑ 16.8% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,809 psf | $662,000 | ↑ 17.5% |
SUNSHINE LOFT ranks in the top 47% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, SUNSHINE LOFT trades 0.3% above the segment benchmark.
Loading chart data...
Rental Market Overview
SUNSHINE LOFT has recorded 13 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,842/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 2 | $2,300/mo | $1,700/mo | $2,900/mo |
| 2 BR | 9 | $2,650/mo | $1,800/mo | $4,200/mo |
| 4 BR | 2 | $4,250/mo | $3,900/mo | $4,600/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $2,375/mo |
| 2022 | 3 | $2,967/mo |
| 2023 | 2 | $3,000/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $4,600/mo |
| 2025 | 1 | $3,200/mo |
Loading chart data...
Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, SUNSHINE LOFT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 15
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 1008 | $2,536 psf | 911 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 846 | $2,640 psf | 844 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 816 | $2,790 psf | 766 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 638 | $2,466 psf | 641 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 592 | $2,546 psf | 394 |
Location Map
Map shows SUNSHINE LOFT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- SUNSHINE LOFT
- Marine Terrace MRT
- Marine Parade MRT
- Eunos MRT
- Kembangan MRT
- Telok Kurau Primary School
- Tanjong Katong Girls'
- Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong)
Nearby MRT Stations
SUNSHINE LOFT is 780m from Marine Terrace MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Terrace | TE27 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 780m |
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 950m |
| Eunos | EW7 | East-West Line | 1.1 km |
| Kembangan | EW6 | East-West Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of SUNSHINE LOFT, including 7 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 630m |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 840m |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 850m |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 930m |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 930m |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 990m |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| East Coast Primary School | Primary | 1.8 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. Marine Terrace is about 0.78km — 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 10 units, SUNSHINE 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. Telok Kurau Primary School sits about 0.63km 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 3 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: SUNSHINE LOFT 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. 3 transactions in URA 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.
FAQ
What is the average price for SUNSHINE LOFT?
What is the rental yield for SUNSHINE LOFT?
Is SUNSHINE LOFT freehold or leasehold?
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Sales data: 3 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 13 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
View Live Data for SUNSHINE LOFT
Access the full interactive dashboard with real-time sales trends, rental yields, and investment calculators.
New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 1,640 condo transactions recorded in District 15 over the last 12 months, 64% resale, 34% new sale, 2% sub 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.
Loading chart data...
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 15 reads 117.7 as of June 2026 — down 9.0% 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.
Loading chart data...
Upcoming Supply Pipeline
1 active Government Land Sales site in District 15 could add roughly 500 new units to local supply. Incoming supply of this scale tends to cap short-term price growth in the immediate area but also signals planning confidence in the location.
| Site | Street | Est. units | List | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalan Tembusu | — | ~500 | Confirmed | Awarded |
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing SUNSHINE LOFT against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Marine Parade — 4-room average $648,065 (730m away), an upgrader gap of about $250,000
- Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $150,000
- Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $250,000