Proximity to Botanic Gardens MRT is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. MRT-proximity premium reflects daily-commute time savings, integrated with the broader transit network mapped on the LTA MRT system map. Singapore’s North-South, East-West, Circle, Downtown, Thomson-East Coast, and forthcoming Cross Island Line collectively serve approximately 200+ stations.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Botanic Gardens MRT translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Botanic Gardens MRT.
The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.
- Station: Botanic Gardens (Circle Line) \u{2014} Interchange
- Condos within 500m: 20
- Condos within 1km: 68
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,824 psf
Station Overview
Botanic Gardens is a station on the Circle Line, serving as an interchange station. There are 20 condos within walking distance (500m) and 68 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Botanic Gardens MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOTANIC @ CLUNY PARK | 30m | D10 | Freehold | — | $1,397 psf |
| CLUNY COURT | 100m | D10 | — | 10 | — |
| CLUNY PARK RESIDENCE | 140m | D10 | Freehold | 52 | $2,686 psf |
| SERENE CENTRE | 160m | D10 | — | — | — |
| LUTHERAN TOWERS | 300m | D10 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 1974 | — | $1,092 psf |
| UNIVERSITY PARK | 310m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | 44 | $1,407 psf |
| ADAM GREEN | 370m | D11 | — | 16 | — |
| ADAM PLACE | 390m | D11 | Freehold | 24 | $1,826 psf |
| CHIP HOCK GARDENS | 400m | D10 | Freehold | — | $2,396 psf |
| DUKES RESIDENCE | 400m | D10 | Freehold | 42 | $1,965 psf |
| SHELFORD GREEN | 400m | D11 | Freehold | 33 | $1,759 psf |
| THE SIENA | 420m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | 54 | $1,767 psf |
| DUNEARN 386 | 430m | D11 | Freehold | 35 | $2,379 psf |
| CROWN CENTRE | 440m | D10 | — | 6 | — |
| THE ASANA | 450m | D10 | Freehold | 48 | $2,408 psf |
| CAPITOL PARK | 470m | D11 | Freehold | — | $2,519 psf |
| 10 SHELFORD | 480m | D11 | — | 69 | $1,732 psf |
| CLUNY PARK | 480m | D10 | — | 52 | — |
| KING'S 8 | 480m | D10 | Freehold | 8 | $997 psf |
| KING'S ARCADE | 500m | D10 | — | 14 | — |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Botanic Gardens MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORONATION ARCADE | 520m | D10 | Freehold | $1,490 psf |
| DUNEARN REGENCY | 530m | D11 | — | — |
| KEW LODGE | 540m | D11 | Freehold | $2,653 psf |
| SHELFORD SUITES | 540m | D11 | Freehold | $1,855 psf |
| DUNEARN SUITES | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $2,015 psf |
| CORONATION SHOPPING PLAZA | 590m | D10 | Freehold | $1,453 psf |
| 18 SHELFORD | 600m | D11 | — | $1,934 psf |
| DUNEARN LODGE | 610m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,361 psf |
| GALLOP VILLAS | 610m | D10 | Freehold | $2,394 psf |
| KING'S LODGE | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $1,933 psf |
| SHELFORD REGENCY | 630m | D11 | Freehold | $1,885 psf |
| 21 SHELFORD | 640m | D11 | — | $2,065 psf |
| ADAM PARK CONDOMINIUM | 650m | D11 | Freehold | $1,712 psf |
| TUDOR VIEW | 650m | D11 | — | — |
| TUDOR TEN | 660m | D11 | Freehold | $661 psf |
| CAMDEN PARK | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $1,781 psf |
| GALLOP PARK | 680m | D10 | — | — |
| SHELFORD 23 | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $1,749 psf |
| THE SHELFORD | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $2,270 psf |
| D'CHATEAU @ SHELFORD | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $1,792 psf |
| KELLETT COURT | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $1,576 psf |
| NINETEEN SHELFORD ROAD | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $1,841 psf |
| WATTEN ESTATE CONDOMINIUM | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $2,652 psf |
| D' DALVEY | 730m | D10 | Freehold | $1,951 psf |
| SHELFORD MANSIONS | 760m | D11 | Freehold | $1,142 psf |
| DUKE'S GARDEN | 770m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 | $2,663 psf |
| ONE DUCHESS | 790m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 | $2,312 psf |
| DALVEY COURT | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $1,551 psf |
| SHELFORD VIEW | 800m | D11 | Freehold | $1,695 psf |
| 28 SHELFORD | 840m | D11 | — | $1,990 psf |
| THE LEGACY | 850m | D10 | Freehold | $1,875 psf |
| POINT LOMA | 890m | D11 | — | — |
| TREVOSE PLACE | 890m | D11 | — | — |
| WATTEN HOUSE | 890m | D11 | Freehold | $3,236 psf |
| DUCHESS MANOR | 920m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 | $2,260 psf |
| KHEAM HOCK GARDENS | 920m | D11 | Freehold | $1,553 psf |
| LEWIS LODGE | 920m | D10 | — | — |
| SIGNATURE AT LEWIS | 920m | D10 | Freehold | $1,910 psf |
| THE TRESOR | 920m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 | $2,434 psf |
| THE PARK VALE | 930m | D11 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1874 | $1,773 psf |
| THE GLYNDEBOURNE | 950m | D11 | Freehold | $2,141 psf |
| DALVEY VILLAS | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $2,382 psf |
| A*134 WATTEN ESTATE ROAD | 970m | D11 | — | — |
| CORONATION GARDENS | 970m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 | $2,928 psf |
| MARGOLIOUTH VILLAS | 980m | D10 | — | — |
| CAMWOOD PARK | 990m | D10 | — | — |
| KINGS VILLE | 990m | D10 | 102 yrs lease commencing from 1996 | $1,594 psf |
| WATTEN RESIDENCES | 990m | D11 | Freehold | $1,094 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Botanic Gardens MRT is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.
Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.
Cross-reference the list against URA (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.
The distance-vs-price curve for Botanic Gardens MRT typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.
The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.
Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.
FAQ
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How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?
The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.