WHITLEY VILLAS is a freehold development along WHITLEY ROAD in District 11 (Newton / Novena), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 10 units and is TOP 2012.
This profile draws on 5 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 14 years from TOP, WHITLEY VILLAS 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 11 (Newton / Novena), the immediate context for WHITLEY VILLAS 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 5 sales and 6 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the WHITLEY VILLAS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,696,000 across 5 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.2%
- District 11 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 89%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D11 · 10 units
About WHITLEY VILLAS
WHITLEY VILLAS is a freehold condominium, located at WHITLEY ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by FORTUNE PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 10 residential units, completed in 2012.
As a freehold property, WHITLEY VILLAS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
WHITLEY VILLAS has recorded 5 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,696,000, ranging from $3,330,000 to $4,000,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,150 psf | $3,330,000 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,332 psf | $4,000,000 | ↑ 15.8% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,273 psf | $3,850,000 | ↓ 4.4% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,256 psf | $3,650,000 | ↓ 1.3% |
WHITLEY VILLAS ranks in the top 89% of condos in District 11 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, WHITLEY VILLAS trades 48.8% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
WHITLEY VILLAS has recorded 6 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $6,817/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6 | $6,817/mo | $6,000/mo | $7,850/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $6,500/mo |
| 2022 | 3 | $6,683/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $7,850/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, WHITLEY VILLAS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.2%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 11
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | 340 | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | 180 | $3,236 psf | 179 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 417 | $1,974 psf | 93 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | 90 | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | 311 | $1,903 psf | 72 |
Location Map
Map shows WHITLEY VILLAS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- WHITLEY VILLAS
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Novena MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- Toa Payoh MRT
- New Town Primary School
- St. Joseph'
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
WHITLEY VILLAS is 250m from Mount Pleasant MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 9 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | TE10 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 250m |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 980m |
| Caldecott | CC17 | Circle Line | 1.2 km |
| Caldecott | TE9 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.2 km |
| Toa Payoh | NS19 | North-South Line | 1.3 km |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 1.4 km |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 1.4 km |
| Stevens | DT10 | Downtown Line | 1.5 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 17 schools within 2 km of WHITLEY VILLAS, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 300m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 320m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Nexus International School | International | 1.4 km |
| Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.5 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Whitley Secondary School | Secondary | 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. Mount Pleasant sits about 0.25km 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 10 units, WHITLEY VILLAS 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. New Town Primary School sits about 0.30km 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 5 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.
- ✅ 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: WHITLEY VILLAS 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. 5 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 5 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 6 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 452 condo transactions recorded in District 11 over the last 12 months, 90% resale, 8% new sale, 2% sub 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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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 11 reads 121.2 as of June 2026 — up 1.7% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing WHITLEY VILLAS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (220m away), an upgrader gap of about $2,800,000
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (660m away), an upgrader gap of about $2,750,000