THE CITRON RESIDENCES 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 54 units and is TOP 2019.
This profile draws on 19 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 7 years from TOP, THE CITRON RESIDENCES is in the early-mature phase: facilities are well-broken-in, strata operations are stable, and pricing has been through one or two market cycles — making comparable-sales analysis meaningful.
Within District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for THE CITRON RESIDENCES 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 19 sales and 132 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE CITRON RESIDENCES dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,180,940 across 19 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.5%
- District 8 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 12%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D8 · 54 units
About THE CITRON RESIDENCES
THE CITRON RESIDENCES is a freehold condominium, located at MARNE ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), developed by GOODLAND ASSETS PTE LTD, comprising 54 residential units, completed in 2019.
As a freehold property, THE CITRON RESIDENCES does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE CITRON RESIDENCES:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4 | $1,889 psf | $793,472 |
| 1 BR | 5 | $1,774 psf | $1,183,778 |
| 2 BR | 10 | $1,793 psf | $1,334,509 |
Sales Market Overview
THE CITRON RESIDENCES has recorded 19 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,180,940, ranging from $720,000 to $1,490,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,706 psf | $1,230,000 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,717 psf | $1,138,333 | ↑ 0.7% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,819 psf | $1,155,000 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,821 psf | $1,281,667 | ↑ 0.1% |
| 2025 | 6 | $1,822 psf | $1,087,963 | ↑ 0.1% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,913 psf | $1,400,044 | ↑ 5.0% |
THE CITRON RESIDENCES ranks in the top 12% of condos in District 8 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, THE CITRON RESIDENCES trades 11.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE CITRON RESIDENCES has recorded 132 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,416/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 21 | $2,631/mo | $1,800/mo | $3,500/mo |
| 2 BR | 98 | $3,456/mo | $1,600/mo | $4,600/mo |
| 3 BR | 13 | $4,388/mo | $3,500/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 | $2,659/mo |
| 2022 | 23 | $3,354/mo |
| 2023 | 18 | $3,675/mo |
| 2024 | 27 | $3,741/mo |
| 2025 | 23 | $3,854/mo |
| 2026 | 7 | $3,943/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE CITRON RESIDENCES delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.5%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
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 |
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.
Boutique character. With 54 units, THE CITRON RESIDENCES 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.
Mature streetscape and amenity coverage. The immediate neighbourhood has the daily-living amenity profile of an established residential precinct — hawker centres, supermarkets, clinics, parks within a short walk or drive. The convenience compounds over a hold, even if no single amenity is a headline feature.
Unverified MRT proximity. The MRT distance is not recorded in our reference data. Before underwriting any MRT premium in your valuation, do a manual walking-time check on OneMap or Google Maps — listing summaries routinely conflate driving distance with walking distance.
Thin transaction history. With only 19 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 CITRON RESIDENCES sits in an off-MRT-spine pocket where own-vehicle commuting and a narrower tenant pool define the economics. Suits owner-occupiers who prioritise the specific neighbourhood and lifestyle fit over capital-market efficiency. 19 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 7-12 years with realistic vacancy and re-let cost assumptions. 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: 19 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 132 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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