THE COUNTRYSIDE is a freehold development along COUNTRYSIDE GROVE in District 26 (Mandai / Upper Thomson), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 245 units and is TOP 1997.
This profile draws on 21 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 COUNTRYSIDE 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 21 sales and 54 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE COUNTRYSIDE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $4,218,275 across 21 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.6%
- District 26 PSF ranking: Above average (top 36%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D26 · 245 units
About THE COUNTRYSIDE
THE COUNTRYSIDE is a freehold condominium, located at COUNTRYSIDE GROVE in District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) (Outside Central Region), developed by SELETAR PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 245 residential units, completed in 1997.
As a freehold property, THE COUNTRYSIDE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE COUNTRYSIDE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | 9 | $1,898 psf | $3,472,988 |
| 5+ BR | 12 | $1,442 psf | $4,777,241 |
Sales Market Overview
THE COUNTRYSIDE has recorded 21 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $4,218,275, ranging from $2,808,000 to $6,660,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $1,401 psf | $3,813,600 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,531 psf | $4,089,629 | ↑ 9.2% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,688 psf | $4,015,000 | ↑ 10.3% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,559 psf | $4,356,296 | ↓ 7.7% |
| 2025 | 4 | $1,990 psf | $4,629,500 | ↑ 27.7% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,698 psf | $4,800,000 | ↓ 14.7% |
THE COUNTRYSIDE ranks in the top 36% of condos in District 26 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE COUNTRYSIDE trades 5.6% above the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE COUNTRYSIDE has recorded 54 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,600/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 54 | $5,600/mo | $3,300/mo | $9,500/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | $3,735/mo |
| 2022 | 9 | $4,739/mo |
| 2023 | 11 | $6,518/mo |
| 2024 | 9 | $6,556/mo |
| 2025 | 12 | $6,100/mo |
| 2026 | 3 | $6,167/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE COUNTRYSIDE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.6%. 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 |
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.
Solid facilities scale. 245 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.
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.
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 COUNTRYSIDE 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. 21 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: 21 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 54 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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