THE URBANITE is a freehold development along HERTFORD ROAD in District 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 46 units and is TOP 2014.
This profile draws on 12 recorded transactions from URA 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 12 years from TOP, THE URBANITE 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 8 (Little India / Farrer Park), the immediate context for THE URBANITE 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 12 sales and 93 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE URBANITE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $992,065 across 12 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.6%
- District 8 PSF ranking: Above average (top 43%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D8 · 46 units
About THE URBANITE
THE URBANITE is a freehold condominium, located at HERTFORD ROAD in District 8 (Little India) (Rest of Central Region), developed by HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 46 residential units, completed in 2014.
As a freehold property, THE URBANITE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE URBANITE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5 | $1,610 psf | $779,755 |
| 1 BR | 4 | $1,542 psf | $960,750 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,308 psf | $1,225,000 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,252 psf | $1,469,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE URBANITE has recorded 12 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $992,065, ranging from $700,000 to $1,470,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $1,480 psf | $731,667 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,452 psf | $1,268,000 | ↓ 1.9% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,493 psf | $1,101,629 | ↑ 2.8% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,647 psf | $798,000 | ↑ 10.4% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,674 psf | $810,888 | ↑ 1.6% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,442 psf | $1,130,000 | ↓ 13.9% |
THE URBANITE ranks in the top 43% of condos in District 8 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,049 psf, THE URBANITE trades 26.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE URBANITE has recorded 93 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,933/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 51 | $2,643/mo | $1,750/mo | $3,250/mo |
| 2 BR | 38 | $3,160/mo | $2,150/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 4 | $4,475/mo | $3,500/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | $2,200/mo |
| 2022 | 21 | $2,760/mo |
| 2023 | 16 | $3,244/mo |
| 2024 | 16 | $3,238/mo |
| 2025 | 19 | $3,183/mo |
| 2026 | 5 | $3,090/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE URBANITE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.6%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 8
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 8 (Little India):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 407 | $2,168 psf | 426 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | 600 | $1,767 psf | 133 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | 910 | $1,894 psf | 115 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 305 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 481 | $1,398 psf | 91 |
Location Map
Map shows THE URBANITE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE URBANITE
- Farrer Park MRT
- Little India MRT
- Little India MRT
- Novena MRT
- Newton MRT
- St. Margaret'
- St. Margaret'
- CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace
Nearby MRT Stations
THE URBANITE is 660m from Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line), with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 660m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 800m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 800m |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 920m |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
| Jalan Besar | DT22 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of THE URBANITE, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 450m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 540m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 590m |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 900m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.5 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.7 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. Farrer Park is about 0.66km — 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 46 units, THE URBANITE 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. St. Margaret's Secondary School sits about 0.45km 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 12 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.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ✅ CBD commuter: Walking-distance MRT supports daily commute
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): MRT plus mid-size facility suite typically meets expat-tenant criteria
- ✅ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: THE URBANITE 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. 12 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 12 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 93 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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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 195 condo transactions recorded in District 8 over the last 12 months, 87% resale, 12% sub sale, 1% new sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE URBANITE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (200m away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (650m away)
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $50,000