THE CALROSE is a freehold development along YIO CHU KANG ROAD in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 421 units and is TOP 2008.
This profile draws on 42 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 18 years from TOP, THE CALROSE 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 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), the immediate context for THE CALROSE 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 42 sales and 255 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE CALROSE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,245,091 across 42 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.3%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Above average (top 34%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D26 · 421 units
About THE CALROSE
THE CALROSE is a freehold condominium, located at YIO CHU KANG ROAD in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), developed by MCL LAND LIMITED, comprising 421 residential units, completed in 2008.
As a freehold property, THE CALROSE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE CALROSE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,569 psf | $1,452,000 |
| 3 BR | 28 | $1,768 psf | $2,091,358 |
| 4 BR | 9 | $1,621 psf | $2,465,889 |
| 5+ BR | 4 | $1,393 psf | $3,022,697 |
Sales Market Overview
THE CALROSE has recorded 42 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,245,091, ranging from $1,350,000 to $3,358,899.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $1,366 psf | $1,695,861 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $1,527 psf | $2,012,800 | ↑ 11.7% |
| 2023 | 5 | $1,659 psf | $2,178,378 | ↑ 8.7% |
| 2024 | 10 | $1,756 psf | $2,366,600 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 2025 | 12 | $1,935 psf | $2,557,694 | ↑ 10.2% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,799 psf | $2,706,350 | ↓ 7.0% |
THE CALROSE ranks in the top 34% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE CALROSE trades 9.5% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE CALROSE has recorded 255 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,266/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 59 | $3,621/mo | $2,300/mo | $4,600/mo |
| 3 BR | 144 | $4,377/mo | $2,450/mo | $6,500/mo |
| 4 BR | 52 | $4,688/mo | $3,200/mo | $7,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | $3,110/mo |
| 2022 | 53 | $3,869/mo |
| 2023 | 40 | $4,720/mo |
| 2024 | 51 | $4,760/mo |
| 2025 | 54 | $4,671/mo |
| 2026 | 11 | $5,073/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE CALROSE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.3%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
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
Map shows THE CALROSE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE CALROSE
- Lentor MRT
- Yio Chu Kang MRT
- Mayflower MRT
- Mayflower Primary School
- Yio Chu Kang Primary School
- Singapore American School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE CALROSE is 200m from Lentor MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 3 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor | TE5 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 200m |
| Yio Chu Kang | NS15 | North-South Line | 890m |
| Mayflower | TE6 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of THE CALROSE, including 1 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 990m |
| Yio Chu Kang Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Singapore American School | International | 1.1 km |
| Yio Chu Kang Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Ang Mo Kio Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Ang Mo Kio Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Jing Shan Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Nanyang Polytechnic | Tertiary | 1.4 km |
| Peirce Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Chong Boon Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Institute of Technical Education (College Central) | Tertiary | 1.5 km |
| Anderson Primary 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. Lentor sits about 0.20km 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.
Resort-scale facilities. At 421 units, THE CALROSE typically supports a deep facilities suite: 50m pool, multiple gym zones, function rooms, tennis or BBQ pavilions, and often a clubhouse. The maintenance fee is shared across a wide base, keeping per-unit cost manageable.
School-belt proximity. Mayflower Primary School sits about 0.99km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
Cycle-sensitivity. Like all Singapore private residential, the project's capital appreciation and rental yields move with broader macro factors — mortgage rate environment, MAS macroprudential stance (TDSR, ABSD), and the supply-pipeline tempo. Build a 5pp rate buffer into your stress test.
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Composite assessment: THE CALROSE 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. 42 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: 42 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 255 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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