THE DAFFODIL is a freehold development along UPPER EAST COAST ROAD in District 16 (Bedok / Upper East Coast), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 65 units and is TOP 1999.
This profile draws on 15 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 16 (Bedok / Upper East Coast), the immediate context for THE DAFFODIL 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 15 sales and 96 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE DAFFODIL dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,172,326 across 15 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.1%
- District 16 PSF ranking: Above average (top 43%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D16 · 65 units
About THE DAFFODIL
THE DAFFODIL is a freehold condominium, located at UPPER EAST COAST ROAD in District 16 (Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew Drive) (Outside Central Region), developed by WING FONG DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (TORIE GROUP), comprising 65 residential units, completed in 1999.
As a freehold property, THE DAFFODIL does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE DAFFODIL:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 3 | $1,408 psf | $970,000 |
| 2 BR | 7 | $1,460 psf | $1,077,841 |
| 3 BR | 5 | $1,434 psf | $1,426,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE DAFFODIL has recorded 15 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,172,326, ranging from $875,000 to $1,550,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $1,193 psf | $941,000 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,335 psf | $947,500 | ↑ 11.9% |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,414 psf | $1,050,000 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,548 psf | $1,550,000 | ↑ 9.5% |
| 2025 | 4 | $1,566 psf | $1,133,750 | ↑ 1.2% |
| 2026 | 3 | $1,531 psf | $1,393,963 | ↓ 2.2% |
THE DAFFODIL ranks in the top 43% of condos in District 16 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE DAFFODIL trades 7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE DAFFODIL has recorded 96 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,017/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 78 | $2,976/mo | $1,900/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 2 BR | 16 | $3,106/mo | $1,500/mo | $4,300/mo |
| 3 BR | 2 | $3,900/mo | $3,800/mo | $4,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | $2,324/mo |
| 2022 | 21 | $2,820/mo |
| 2023 | 16 | $3,453/mo |
| 2024 | 16 | $3,276/mo |
| 2025 | 22 | $3,225/mo |
| 2026 | 3 | $3,317/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE DAFFODIL delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.1%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 16
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 16 (Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew Drive):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINERY RESIDENCES | 99 years leasehold | — | $2,550 psf | 549 |
| VELA BAY | 99 years leasehold | — | $2,869 psf | 371 |
| SCENECA RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 268 | $2,084 psf | 269 |
| THE BAYSHORE | 99-year leasehold | 1038 | $1,232 psf | 245 |
| THE GLADES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | 726 | $1,613 psf | 226 |
Location Map
Map shows THE DAFFODIL (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE DAFFODIL
- Bedok South MRT
- Bayshore MRT
- Tanah Merah MRT
- Sungei Bedok MRT
- Bedok South Secondary School
- Yu Neng Primary School
- Opera Estate Primary School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE DAFFODIL is 210m from Bedok South MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedok South | TE30 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 210m |
| Bayshore | TE29 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 700m |
| Tanah Merah | EW4 | East-West Line | 1.3 km |
| Sungei Bedok | TE31 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of THE DAFFODIL, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedok South Secondary School | Secondary | 220m |
| Yu Neng Primary School | Primary | 660m |
| Opera Estate Primary School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Bedok Green Primary School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Bedok View Secondary School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Dunman High School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Dunman High School (JC) | Jc | 1.1 km |
| Bedok North Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Fengshan Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Ping Yi Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Overseas Family School | International | 1.8 km |
| Casuarina Primary School | Primary | 1.9 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. Bedok South sits about 0.21km 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.
Boutique character. With 65 units, THE DAFFODIL 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.
School-belt proximity. Bedok South Secondary School sits about 0.22km 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 15 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 DAFFODIL 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. 15 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: 15 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 96 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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