THE COSMOPOLITAN is a freehold development along KIM SENG ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 228 units and is TOP 2008.
This profile draws on 18 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 COSMOPOLITAN 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 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for THE COSMOPOLITAN 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 18 sales and 453 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE COSMOPOLITAN dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,303,500 across 18 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.9%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 23%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 228 units
About THE COSMOPOLITAN
THE COSMOPOLITAN is a freehold condominium, located at KIM SENG ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by WHEELOCK PROPERTIES, comprising 228 residential units, completed in 2008.
As a freehold property, THE COSMOPOLITAN does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE COSMOPOLITAN:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 13 | $2,568 psf | $3,121,923 |
| 4 BR | 5 | $2,493 psf | $3,775,600 |
Sales Market Overview
THE COSMOPOLITAN has recorded 18 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,303,500, ranging from $2,720,000 to $4,600,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,372 psf | $3,288,250 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $2,473 psf | $3,078,000 | ↑ 4.3% |
| 2023 | 3 | $2,591 psf | $3,126,667 | ↑ 4.8% |
| 2024 | 2 | $2,778 psf | $4,165,000 | ↑ 7.2% |
| 2025 | 4 | $2,667 psf | $3,302,500 | ↓ 4.0% |
THE COSMOPOLITAN ranks in the top 23% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, THE COSMOPOLITAN trades 4.1% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE COSMOPOLITAN has recorded 453 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $7,866/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 130 | $6,797/mo | $4,650/mo | $9,030/mo |
| 3 BR | 236 | $7,888/mo | $5,000/mo | $10,500/mo |
| 4 BR | 87 | $9,406/mo | $6,900/mo | $12,300/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | $6,174/mo |
| 2022 | 85 | $7,443/mo |
| 2023 | 79 | $8,582/mo |
| 2024 | 89 | $8,420/mo |
| 2025 | 86 | $8,489/mo |
| 2026 | 28 | $8,659/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE COSMOPOLITAN delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.9%. 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 COSMOPOLITAN (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE COSMOPOLITAN
- Great World MRT
- Havelock MRT
- Orchard Boulevard MRT
- Somerset MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Kheng Cheng School
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
- Gan Eng Seng School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE COSMOPOLITAN is 180m from Great World MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 180m |
| Havelock | TE16 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 780m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 800m |
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 880m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 950m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 950m |
| Tiong Bahru | EW17 | East-West Line | 1.2 km |
| Fort Canning | DT20 | Downtown Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 17 schools within 2 km of THE COSMOPOLITAN, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 230m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 800m |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.4 km |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| River Valley Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| CHIJ (Kellock) | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Henderson Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 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. Great World sits about 0.18km 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.
Solid facilities scale. 228 units is large enough to support pool, gym, function rooms, and BBQ pavilions without the booking-pressure issues that smaller boutique developments face. Per-unit maintenance is in a manageable band.
School-belt proximity. Kheng Cheng School sits about 0.23km 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 18 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 COSMOPOLITAN 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. 18 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: 18 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 453 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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