THE BROOKS I is a freehold development along SPRINGSIDE WALK in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 61 units and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 14 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 THE BROOKS I 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 14 sales and 23 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE BROOKS I dashboard.
- Average sale price: $964,635 across 14 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 68%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D26 · 61 units
About THE BROOKS I
THE BROOKS I is a freehold condominium, located at SPRINGSIDE WALK in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), comprising 61 residential units.
As a freehold property, THE BROOKS I does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE BROOKS I:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 9 | $1,432 psf | $827,556 |
| 2 BR | 3 | $1,463 psf | $1,149,629 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,179 psf | $1,304,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE BROOKS I has recorded 14 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $964,635, ranging from $790,000 to $1,338,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | $1,361 psf | $930,500 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,510 psf | $1,050,500 | ↑ 11.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,506 psf | $1,049,444 | ↓ 0.3% |
THE BROOKS I ranks in the top 68% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE BROOKS I trades 9.5% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE BROOKS I has recorded 23 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,257/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 9 | $2,700/mo | $2,200/mo | $3,000/mo |
| 2 BR | 11 | $3,355/mo | $2,500/mo | $4,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 3 | $4,567/mo | $3,500/mo | $5,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,513/mo |
| 2022 | 5 | $3,540/mo |
| 2023 | 6 | $3,783/mo |
| 2024 | 2 | $3,125/mo |
| 2025 | 5 | $2,940/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,500/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE BROOKS I 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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- THE BROOKS I
- Springleaf MRT
Nearby MRT Stations
THE BROOKS I is 780m from Springleaf MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line).
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springleaf | TE4 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 780m |
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. Springleaf 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 61 units, THE BROOKS I 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.
Thin transaction history. With only 14 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: THE BROOKS I 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. 14 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: 14 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 23 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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