WATERLOO VIEW is a freehold development along WATERLOO STREET in District 7 (Bugis / Middle Road), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 20 units and is an established secondary-market project.
This profile draws on 1 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.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 7 (Bugis / Middle Road), the immediate context for WATERLOO VIEW 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 1 sales and 4 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the WATERLOO VIEW dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,600,000 across 1 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.9%
- District 7 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 100%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D7 · 20 units
About WATERLOO VIEW
WATERLOO VIEW is a freehold condominium, located at WATERLOO STREET in District 7 (Middle Road, Golden Mile) (Rest of Central Region), comprising 20 residential units.
As a freehold property, WATERLOO VIEW does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
WATERLOO VIEW has recorded 1 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,600,000, ranging from $1,600,000 to $1,600,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $901 psf | $1,600,000 | — |
WATERLOO VIEW ranks in the top 100% of condos in District 7 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, WATERLOO VIEW trades 56% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
WATERLOO VIEW has recorded 4 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,175/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 4 | $5,175/mo | $4,600/mo | $5,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $4,600/mo |
| 2023 | 1 | $4,800/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $5,600/mo |
| 2025 | 1 | $5,700/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, WATERLOO VIEW delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.9%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 7
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 7 (Middle Road, Golden Mile):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDTOWN MODERN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 558 | $2,837 psf | 582 |
| THE M | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 522 | $2,755 psf | 135 |
| DUO RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | 660 | $2,203 psf | 98 |
| MIDTOWN BAY | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 219 | $3,222 psf | 92 |
| CONCOURSE SKYLINE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 360 | $1,961 psf | 92 |
Location Map
Map shows WATERLOO VIEW (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- WATERLOO VIEW
- Rochor MRT
- Bugis MRT
- Bugis MRT
- Bencoolen MRT
- Bras Basah MRT
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- School of the Arts
- Singapore Management University
Nearby MRT Stations
WATERLOO VIEW is 300m from Rochor MRT (Downtown Line), with 20 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 300m |
| Bugis | EW12 | East-West Line | 370m |
| Bugis | DT14 | Downtown Line | 370m |
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 430m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 490m |
| Jalan Besar | DT22 | Downtown Line | 590m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 730m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 730m |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of WATERLOO VIEW, including 4 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 290m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 470m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 560m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 620m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.1 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Rochor sits about 0.30km 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.
Boutique character. With 20 units, WATERLOO VIEW 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. Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts sits about 0.29km 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 1 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.
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Composite assessment: WATERLOO VIEW 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. 1 transactions in URA REALIS 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 REALIS.
- Sales data: 1 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 4 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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