VIDA is a freehold development along PECK HAY ROAD in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 137 units and is TOP 2009.
This profile draws on 30 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, VIDA 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 9 (Orchard / River Valley), the immediate context for VIDA 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 30 sales and 358 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the VIDA dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,417,267 across 30 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.4%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 51%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 137 units
About VIDA
VIDA is a freehold condominium, located at PECK HAY ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION, comprising 137 residential units, completed in 2009.
As a freehold property, VIDA does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at VIDA:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 17 | $2,098 psf | $1,098,118 |
| 2 BR | 13 | $2,134 psf | $1,834,615 |
Sales Market Overview
VIDA has recorded 30 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,417,267, ranging from $1,040,000 to $2,045,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $2,064 psf | $1,530,833 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $2,086 psf | $1,306,667 | ↑ 1.1% |
| 2023 | 6 | $2,113 psf | $1,485,000 | ↑ 1.3% |
| 2024 | 3 | $2,086 psf | $1,100,000 | ↓ 1.3% |
| 2025 | 7 | $2,119 psf | $1,315,429 | ↑ 1.6% |
| 2026 | 2 | $2,366 psf | $2,037,500 | ↑ 11.6% |
VIDA ranks in the top 51% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, VIDA trades 13.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
VIDA has recorded 358 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,971/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $6,600/mo | $6,000/mo | $7,000/mo |
| 1 BR | 211 | $3,483/mo | $2,400/mo | $5,480/mo |
| 2 BR | 144 | $4,631/mo | $3,150/mo | $6,850/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | $3,165/mo |
| 2022 | 72 | $3,813/mo |
| 2023 | 67 | $4,531/mo |
| 2024 | 67 | $4,326/mo |
| 2025 | 66 | $4,003/mo |
| 2026 | 15 | $4,323/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, VIDA delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.4%. 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 VIDA (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- VIDA
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Somerset MRT
- Orchard MRT
- Orchard MRT
- ACS (Junior)
- St. Anthony'
- St. Margaret'
Nearby MRT Stations
VIDA is 580m from Newton MRT (North-South Line), with 12 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 580m |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 580m |
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 900m |
| Orchard | NS22 | North-South Line | 950m |
| Orchard | TE14 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 950m |
| Orchard Boulevard | TE13 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 1.2 km |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 18 schools within 2 km of VIDA, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 520m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 570m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 700m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 770m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 880m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 910m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.3 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.3 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.5 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.5 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 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. Newton is about 0.58km — 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.
School-belt proximity. ACS (Junior) sits about 0.52km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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: VIDA 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. 30 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: 30 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 358 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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