THE CLAYMORE is a freehold development along CLAYMORE ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 146 units and is TOP 1985.
This profile draws on 8 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 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for THE CLAYMORE 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 8 sales and 246 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE CLAYMORE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $9,766,111 across 8 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.6%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 7%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 146 units
About THE CLAYMORE
THE CLAYMORE is a freehold condominium, located at CLAYMORE ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by TOKYO LAND CORPORATION SINGAPORE PTE LTD, comprising 146 residential units, completed in 1985.
As a freehold property, THE CLAYMORE does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
THE CLAYMORE has recorded 8 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $9,766,111, ranging from $7,900,000 to $11,680,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $3,220 psf | $9,744,444 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $3,489 psf | $11,680,000 | ↑ 8.4% |
| 2024 | 1 | $2,948 psf | $7,900,000 | ↓ 15.5% |
| 2025 | 3 | $3,183 psf | $9,286,667 | ↑ 8.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,346 psf | $11,200,000 | ↑ 5.1% |
THE CLAYMORE ranks in the top 7% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, THE CLAYMORE trades 31.6% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE CLAYMORE has recorded 246 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $12,681/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 168 | $11,140/mo | $7,300/mo | $18,000/mo |
| 4 BR | 78 | $16,001/mo | $10,000/mo | $26,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | $10,663/mo |
| 2022 | 48 | $11,435/mo |
| 2023 | 53 | $14,456/mo |
| 2024 | 49 | $13,384/mo |
| 2025 | 41 | $13,466/mo |
| 2026 | 4 | $13,200/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE CLAYMORE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.6%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 9
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 540 | $2,728 psf | 580 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 524 | $3,138 psf | 491 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | — | $3,239 psf | 421 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | 376 | $3,190 psf | 322 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 378 | $2,511 psf | 251 |
Location Map
Map shows THE CLAYMORE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE CLAYMORE
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard Boulevard MRT
- Napier MRT
- Newton MRT
- St. Anthony'
- ISS International School (Preston)
- ISS International School (Paterson)
Nearby MRT Stations
THE CLAYMORE is 400m from Orchard MRT (North-South Line), with 10 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 400m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 400m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 540m |
| Napier | TE12 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 930m |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.0 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.0 km |
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 18 schools within 2 km of THE CLAYMORE, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 330m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 440m |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 460m |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 570m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Nanyang Primary School | Primary | 1.5 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. Orchard sits about 0.40km 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.
School-belt proximity. St. Anthony's Primary School sits about 0.33km 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 8 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.
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 CLAYMORE 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. 8 transactions in URA REALIS 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.
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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: 8 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 246 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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