THE SCOTTS TOWER is a 83-year balance leasehold development along SCOTTS ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 231 units and is TOP 2017.
This profile draws on 17 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 9 years from TOP, THE SCOTTS TOWER 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 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for THE SCOTTS TOWER 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 17 sales and 706 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE SCOTTS TOWER dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,635,765 across 17 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.8%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 56%)
- 103 yrs lease commencing from 2010 · CCR · D9 · 231 units
About THE SCOTTS TOWER
THE SCOTTS TOWER is a 103 yrs lease commencing from 2010 condominium, located at SCOTTS ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by FAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LIMITED & WHITEWATER PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 231 residential units, completed in 2017.
With approximately 83 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE SCOTTS TOWER:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 8 | $1,962 psf | $1,282,500 |
| 2 BR | 8 | $2,162 psf | $1,843,500 |
| 3 BR | 1 | $2,282 psf | $2,800,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE SCOTTS TOWER has recorded 17 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,635,765, ranging from $1,200,000 to $2,800,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $2,171 psf | $1,844,000 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,980 psf | $1,300,000 | ↓ 8.8% |
| 2023 | 2 | $2,080 psf | $1,769,000 | ↑ 5.1% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,980 psf | $1,300,000 | ↓ 4.8% |
| 2025 | 4 | $2,062 psf | $1,687,500 | ↑ 4.1% |
| 2026 | 2 | $2,043 psf | $1,550,000 | ↓ 0.9% |
THE SCOTTS TOWER ranks in the top 56% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, THE SCOTTS TOWER trades 15.2% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE SCOTTS TOWER has recorded 706 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,202/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 476 | $4,436/mo | $2,700/mo | $6,700/mo |
| 2 BR | 222 | $6,464/mo | $3,800/mo | $9,400/mo |
| 3 BR | 8 | $15,740/mo | $13,850/mo | $17,100/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | $4,364/mo |
| 2022 | 120 | $5,250/mo |
| 2023 | 148 | $5,598/mo |
| 2024 | 147 | $5,401/mo |
| 2025 | 146 | $5,242/mo |
| 2026 | 36 | $4,982/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE SCOTTS TOWER delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
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 SCOTTS TOWER (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE SCOTTS TOWER
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard Boulevard MRT
- St. Anthony'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
THE SCOTTS TOWER is 510m from Newton MRT (North-South Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 510m |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 510m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 760m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 760m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 930m |
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 1.1 km |
| Napier | TE12 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.5 km |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 1.5 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of THE SCOTTS TOWER, including 7 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 230m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 630m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 720m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 830m |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 890m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 910m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 960m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.1 km |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.6 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 83 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Walking-distance MRT. Newton is about 0.51km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
Solid facilities scale. 231 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. St. Anthony's Primary 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.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 17 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.
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Composite assessment: THE SCOTTS TOWER benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 17 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. 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: 17 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 706 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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