VISIONCREST is a freehold development along OXLEY RISE in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 265 units and is TOP 2007.
This profile draws on 54 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 19 years from TOP, VISIONCREST 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 VISIONCREST 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 54 sales and 592 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the VISIONCREST dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,168,961 across 54 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.9%
- District 9 PSF ranking: Above average (top 41%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D9 · 265 units
About VISIONCREST
VISIONCREST is a freehold condominium, located at OXLEY RISE in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by WINGTAI HOLDINGS, comprising 265 residential units, completed in 2007.
As a freehold property, VISIONCREST does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at VISIONCREST:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 6 | $2,142 psf | $1,482,667 |
| 2 BR | 29 | $2,286 psf | $2,019,715 |
| 3 BR | 17 | $2,273 psf | $2,556,245 |
| 4 BR | 2 | $1,999 psf | $3,100,000 |
Sales Market Overview
VISIONCREST has recorded 54 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,168,961, ranging from $1,400,000 to $3,500,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | $2,034 psf | $1,897,923 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | $2,153 psf | $1,946,143 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 2023 | 7 | $2,309 psf | $2,614,429 | ↑ 7.2% |
| 2024 | 12 | $2,367 psf | $2,322,008 | ↑ 2.5% |
| 2025 | 11 | $2,408 psf | $2,276,618 | ↑ 1.7% |
| 2026 | 4 | $2,307 psf | $1,905,000 | ↓ 4.2% |
VISIONCREST ranks in the top 41% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, VISIONCREST trades 7.8% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
VISIONCREST has recorded 592 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,161/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 164 | $4,115/mo | $2,800/mo | $5,500/mo |
| 2 BR | 331 | $5,240/mo | $3,500/mo | $7,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 97 | $6,663/mo | $4,800/mo | $9,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107 | $4,314/mo |
| 2022 | 129 | $5,021/mo |
| 2023 | 101 | $5,745/mo |
| 2024 | 119 | $5,305/mo |
| 2025 | 102 | $5,358/mo |
| 2026 | 34 | $5,535/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, VISIONCREST delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.9%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
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 VISIONCREST (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- VISIONCREST
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Somerset MRT
- Fort Canning MRT
- Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
- ACS (Junior)
- Singapore Management University
Nearby MRT Stations
VISIONCREST is 280m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (North-South Line), with 21 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 280m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 280m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 280m |
| Somerset | NS23 | North-South Line | 550m |
| Fort Canning | DT20 | Downtown Line | 670m |
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 740m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 860m |
| Great World | TE15 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 11 schools within 2 km of VISIONCREST, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 690m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 750m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 770m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.0 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 1.1 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.3 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.8 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. Dhoby Ghaut sits about 0.28km 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.
Established price discovery. 54 transactions in URA REALIS (TTM avg $2,371 psf, median sale $2,200,000) gives a deep enough sample to underwrite the project without guessing. Buyers can triangulate fair-value with confidence from per-bedroom, per-stack, per-floor comparables.
Solid facilities scale. 265 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. Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) sits about 0.69km 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: VISIONCREST 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. 54 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: 54 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 592 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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