Proximity to Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra 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: Canberra (North-South Line)
- Condos within 500m: 8
- Condos within 1km: 25
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,158 psf
Station Overview
Canberra is a station on the North-South Line. There are 8 condos within walking distance (500m) and 25 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Canberra MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMODORE | 300m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 219 | $1,544 psf |
| YISHUN SAPPHIRE | 350m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 380 | $977 psf |
| KINDOL GARDENS | 430m | D27 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | 11 | $549 psf |
| THE BROWNSTONE | 430m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 638 | $1,360 psf |
| THE WATERGARDENS AT CANBERRA | 450m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 448 | $1,493 psf |
| YISHUN EMERALD | 460m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | 436 | $942 psf |
| D'BANYAN | 470m | D27 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | 18 | $1,020 psf |
| THE VISIONAIRE | 480m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 632 | $1,369 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Canberra MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARC CANBERRA | 520m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,121 psf |
| EIGHT COURTYARDS | 550m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $1,202 psf |
| THE NAUTICAL | 550m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $1,167 psf |
| CANBERRA RESIDENCES | 560m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $1,066 psf |
| 1 CANBERRA | 620m | D27 | — | $1,105 psf |
| VICTORY 8 | 670m | D27 | — | — |
| PROVENCE RESIDENCE | 670m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $1,183 psf |
| SEMBAWANG SPRINGS ESTATE | 720m | D27 | Freehold | $1,353 psf |
| GOLDWOOD GARDENS | 720m | D27 | Freehold | $1,052 psf |
| SEMBAWANG GARDEN ARCADE | 730m | D27 | Freehold | $1,238 psf |
| SEMBAWANG VILLAS | 740m | D27 | Freehold | $1,053 psf |
| SEMBAWANG GARDENS ARCADE | 740m | D27 | — | — |
| CANBERRA CRESCENT RESIDENCES | 750m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $1,990 psf |
| COUNTRYVIEW | 760m | D27 | Freehold | $1,061 psf |
| SPRINGHILL | 780m | D27 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | $722 psf |
| SEMBAWANG SQUARE ESTATE | 780m | D27 | Freehold | $1,033 psf |
| THE SENSORIA | 860m | D27 | Freehold | $1,059 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Canberra 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 Canberra 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.