THE SOLITAIRE is a freehold development along BALMORAL PARK in District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 59 units and is TOP 2009.
This profile draws on 14 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 17 years from TOP, THE SOLITAIRE 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 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), the immediate context for THE SOLITAIRE 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 14 sales and 74 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE SOLITAIRE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,808,429 across 14 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.4%
- District 10 PSF ranking: Above average (top 41%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D10 · 59 units
About THE SOLITAIRE
THE SOLITAIRE is a freehold condominium, located at BALMORAL PARK in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) (Core Central Region), developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD, comprising 59 residential units, completed in 2009.
As a freehold property, THE SOLITAIRE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE SOLITAIRE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 4 | $2,235 psf | $2,767,000 |
| 4 BR | 5 | $2,256 psf | $3,606,000 |
| 5+ BR | 5 | $2,119 psf | $4,844,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE SOLITAIRE has recorded 14 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,808,429, ranging from $2,700,000 to $5,250,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $2,140 psf | $3,283,333 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $2,216 psf | $3,766,000 | ↑ 3.6% |
| 2023 | 2 | $2,074 psf | $3,850,000 | ↓ 6.4% |
| 2024 | 2 | $2,327 psf | $5,235,000 | ↑ 12.2% |
| 2025 | 2 | $2,256 psf | $3,234,000 | ↓ 3.0% |
THE SOLITAIRE ranks in the top 41% of condos in District 10 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, THE SOLITAIRE trades 10.1% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE SOLITAIRE has recorded 74 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $7,485/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 21 | $5,348/mo | $3,800/mo | $6,800/mo |
| 3 BR | 25 | $6,756/mo | $5,000/mo | $8,600/mo |
| 4 BR | 28 | $9,739/mo | $7,000/mo | $12,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | $5,668/mo |
| 2022 | 19 | $7,505/mo |
| 2023 | 15 | $8,767/mo |
| 2024 | 11 | $8,105/mo |
| 2025 | 10 | $8,030/mo |
| 2026 | 5 | $6,200/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE SOLITAIRE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.4%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 10
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 666 | $2,946 psf | 666 |
| LEEDON GREEN | Freehold | 638 | $2,785 psf | 570 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 1703 | $1,858 psf | 433 |
| HYLL ON HOLLAND | Freehold | 319 | $2,648 psf | 327 |
| FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 476 | $2,465 psf | 296 |
Location Map
Map shows THE SOLITAIRE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE SOLITAIRE
- Stevens MRT
- Stevens MRT
- Napier MRT
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- ISS International School (Preston)
- ISS International School (Paterson)
- Nanyang Primary School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE SOLITAIRE is 550m from Stevens MRT (Downtown Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens | DT10 | Downtown Line | 550m |
| Stevens | TE11 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 550m |
| Napier | TE12 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.0 km |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 1.3 km |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 18 schools within 2 km of THE SOLITAIRE, including 8 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 550m |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 600m |
| Nanyang Primary School | Primary | 820m |
| Nanyang Girls' High School | Secondary | 880m |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 900m |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 900m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 910m |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 980m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.0 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Tanglin 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Stevens is about 0.55km — 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.
Boutique character. With 59 units, THE SOLITAIRE 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. ISS International School (Preston) sits about 0.55km 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 14 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 SOLITAIRE 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. 14 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: 14 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 74 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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