Proximity to Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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: Dakota (Circle Line)
- Condos within 500m: 22
- Condos within 1km: 183
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,540 psf
Station Overview
Dakota is a station on the Circle Line. There are 22 condos within walking distance (500m) and 183 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Dakota MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND DUNMAN | 210m | D15 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 1,008 | $2,537 psf |
| WATERBANK AT DAKOTA | 210m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 | 616 | $1,769 psf |
| DAKOTA RESIDENCES | 280m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2007 | 348 | $1,752 psf |
| CASSIA VIEW | 360m | D14 | Freehold | 72 | $1,368 psf |
| GUILLEMARD VIEW | 360m | D14 | Freehold | 36 | $1,087 psf |
| VERSAILLES | 420m | D15 | Freehold | 55 | $1,449 psf |
| FENG LAI MANSION | 430m | D14 | — | 6 | — |
| THE SUNNY SPRING | 430m | D14 | Freehold | 338 | $1,421 psf |
| CASA EMERALD | 440m | D14 | Freehold | 35 | $1,203 psf |
| CENTRAL MEADOWS | 440m | D14 | Freehold | 24 | $1,274 psf |
| LYNDHURST GROVE | 440m | D15 | Freehold | — | $2,606 psf |
| WIMBORNE VILLAS | 440m | D15 | Freehold | — | $1,532 psf |
| 33 RESIDENCES | 460m | D14 | — | 27 | $1,601 psf |
| PRIMEDGE | 460m | D14 | Freehold | 36 | $1,451 psf |
| REZI 3TWO | 460m | D14 | Freehold | 65 | $1,566 psf |
| CASSIA EDGE | 470m | D14 | Freehold | 27 | $1,416 psf |
| SUNFLOWER RESIDENCE | 470m | D14 | Freehold | 20 | $1,142 psf |
| VIENTO | 480m | D14 | Freehold | 48 | $1,469 psf |
| SILVERSCAPE | 490m | D14 | Freehold | 45 | $1,541 psf |
| GUILLEMARD EDGE | 500m | D14 | Freehold | 275 | $1,543 psf |
| NOMA | 500m | D14 | Freehold | 50 | $1,691 psf |
| SUNFLOWER VIEW | 500m | D14 | Freehold | 28 | $1,234 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Dakota MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEYLANG HERITAGE | 510m | D14 | Freehold | $1,067 psf |
| LOFT 33 | 510m | D14 | Freehold | $1,442 psf |
| COSY 23 | 520m | D14 | Freehold | $1,131 psf |
| NESS | 520m | D14 | Freehold | $1,423 psf |
| SIGNATURE RESIDENCE | 520m | D15 | Freehold | $1,253 psf |
| BLOSSOM VIEW | 530m | D14 | Freehold | $1,024 psf |
| LA BRISA | 530m | D14 | Freehold | $1,431 psf |
| DUNMAN REGENCY | 540m | D15 | Freehold | $1,652 psf |
| DUNMAN GARDEN | 550m | D15 | Freehold | $2,705 psf |
| IDYLLIC SUITES | 550m | D14 | Freehold | $1,432 psf |
| THE GATZ | 550m | D14 | Freehold | $1,866 psf |
| BLUWEL APARTMENTS | 560m | D14 | — | — |
| CENTRO MANSIONS | 560m | D14 | Freehold | $1,239 psf |
| GUILLEMARD APARTMENTS | 560m | D14 | — | — |
| SUITES 28 | 560m | D14 | Freehold | $1,165 psf |
| EVERGREEN VIEW | 570m | D14 | Freehold | $1,092 psf |
| PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS | 570m | D14 | Freehold | $1,116 psf |
| SUNFLOWER MANSIONS | 570m | D14 | Freehold | $1,045 psf |
| THE ETAGE | 570m | D14 | — | — |
| THE MIDAS | 570m | D14 | Freehold | $1,138 psf |
| 28 IMPERIAL RESIDENCES | 580m | D14 | — | $1,548 psf |
| MELOSA | 580m | D14 | Freehold | $1,439 psf |
| MELROSE VILLE | 580m | D15 | Freehold | $1,422 psf |
| ROSE VILLE | 580m | D15 | Freehold | $1,445 psf |
| SUITES @ GUILLEMARD | 580m | D15 | Freehold | $1,539 psf |
| SUNFLOWER LODGE | 580m | D14 | Freehold | $907 psf |
| CASA AERATA | 590m | D14 | Freehold | $1,424 psf |
| EDENZ SUITES | 590m | D14 | Freehold | $1,415 psf |
| ESTIQUE | 590m | D15 | Freehold | $1,404 psf |
| GREENLANE APARTMENT | 590m | D15 | Freehold | $1,338 psf |
| GREENLANE APARTMENTS | 590m | D15 | — | — |
| THE WATER EDGE | 590m | D14 | Freehold | $1,530 psf |
| CASERO @ DUNMAN | 600m | D15 | Freehold | $1,295 psf |
| MILL AT 32 | 600m | D14 | — | — |
| ROSELANE COURT | 600m | D15 | — | — |
| THE WATERINA | 600m | D14 | Freehold | $1,679 psf |
| GUILIN COURT | 610m | D14 | Freehold | $1,095 psf |
| ONE K GREENLANE | 610m | D15 | Freehold | $1,391 psf |
| THE SANCTUARY @ GEYLANG | 610m | D14 | Freehold | $1,272 psf |
| ATRIUM RESIDENCES | 630m | D14 | Freehold | $1,277 psf |
| EASTSIDE LOFT | 630m | D15 | Freehold | $1,625 psf |
| LA FLEUR | 630m | D14 | Freehold | $1,438 psf |
| PARK 1 SUITES | 630m | D14 | Freehold | $1,430 psf |
| TAIPAN JADE | 630m | D15 | Freehold | $1,278 psf |
| THE ARIZON | 630m | D14 | Freehold | $762 psf |
| LE ARC | 640m | D14 | Freehold | $967 psf |
| REZI 26 | 640m | D14 | Freehold | $1,378 psf |
| ASTON MANSIONS | 650m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $1,045 psf |
| THE SUNFLOWER | 650m | D14 | Freehold | $1,213 psf |
| REZI 24 | 660m | D14 | Freehold | $1,672 psf |
| SANDY EIGHT | 660m | D15 | Freehold | $1,834 psf |
| SIGNATURE CREST | 660m | D15 | Freehold | $1,473 psf |
| THE AMARELLE | 660m | D15 | Freehold | $1,575 psf |
| GREEN COURT | 670m | D14 | Freehold | $1,156 psf |
| THE OCTET | 690m | D14 | Freehold | $1,446 psf |
| GOODMAN CREST | 700m | D15 | Freehold | $902 psf |
| MORI | 700m | D14 | Freehold | $1,888 psf |
| PLATINUM RESIDENCE | 700m | D14 | — | — |
| YINCHUAN BUILDING | 700m | D14 | — | — |
| CENTRA LOFT | 710m | D14 | Freehold | $1,426 psf |
| D-MANSIONS | 710m | D15 | Freehold | $1,031 psf |
| EDENZ LOFT | 710m | D14 | Freehold | $1,389 psf |
| FORTUNE JADE | 710m | D15 | Freehold | $1,715 psf |
| GUILLEMARD SUITES | 710m | D14 | Freehold | $1,463 psf |
| SIMS MEADOWS | 710m | D14 | Freehold | $1,206 psf |
| GRANDLINK SQUARE | 720m | D14 | Freehold | $1,275 psf |
| GRAY MANSIONS | 720m | D15 | — | — |
| SUITES@ KATONG | 720m | D15 | Freehold | $1,626 psf |
| EVER LODGE | 740m | D14 | — | — |
| TORIEVIEW MANSIONS | 740m | D14 | Freehold | $1,159 psf |
| # 1 LOFT | 750m | D14 | — | $1,258 psf |
| DELIGHT COURT | 750m | D14 | Freehold | $1,239 psf |
| PRIME RESIDENCE | 750m | D14 | Freehold | $1,420 psf |
| BALMY COURT | 760m | D14 | Freehold | $1,029 psf |
| BAODE BUILDING | 760m | D14 | Freehold | $1,572 psf |
| GEYLANG CONSERVATION AREA | 770m | D14 | Freehold | $2,182 psf |
| MORO MANSIONS | 770m | D14 | Freehold | $1,247 psf |
| PALM LODGE | 770m | D14 | Freehold | $1,233 psf |
| PARADISE PALMS | 770m | D15 | Freehold | $1,723 psf |
| RITZ REGENCY | 770m | D15 | Freehold | $1,493 psf |
| CHEN FANG MANSIONS | 780m | D14 | Freehold | $1,217 psf |
| GEYLANG MANSION | 780m | D14 | — | — |
| MANSIONS 28 | 780m | D14 | — | — |
| BELLA CASITA | 790m | D15 | Freehold | $1,666 psf |
| BOURNEMOUTH EIGHT | 790m | D15 | — | — |
| CALIN MANSIONS | 790m | D14 | Freehold | $819 psf |
| COSY LODGE | 790m | D14 | Freehold | $1,163 psf |
| KATONG VILLE | 790m | D15 | Freehold | $1,657 psf |
| SIXTEEN35 RESIDENCES | 790m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $1,570 psf |
| SIMS GREEN | 800m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $987 psf |
| TIVOLI LODGE | 800m | D14 | — | — |
| ATHENA VILLE | 810m | D14 | — | — |
| CAMELLIA LODGE | 810m | D14 | Freehold | $1,119 psf |
| CARMI MANSIONS | 810m | D14 | Freehold | $859 psf |
| CHOON MOEY MANSIONS | 810m | D14 | — | — |
| DAWN VILLE | 810m | D15 | Freehold | $1,491 psf |
| IMPERIAL HEIGHTS | 810m | D15 | Freehold | $1,575 psf |
| REGAL 35 | 810m | D14 | Freehold | $1,198 psf |
| REZI 35 | 810m | D14 | Freehold | $1,641 psf |
| SUNNY GROVE | 810m | D14 | Freehold | $1,083 psf |
| THE ALCOVE | 810m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2000 | $983 psf |
| DUNMAN PLACE | 820m | D15 | Freehold | $1,754 psf |
| D'WEAVE | 820m | D14 | Freehold | $1,599 psf |
| MOUNTBATTEN LODGE | 820m | D15 | Freehold | $1,737 psf |
| ESTA RUBY | 830m | D14 | Freehold | $1,737 psf |
| FUYUEN COURT | 830m | D14 | Freehold | $1,237 psf |
| MOUNTBATTEN LIGHTS | 830m | D15 | Freehold | $978 psf |
| THE CENTREN | 830m | D14 | Freehold | $1,476 psf |
| BUTTERWORTH 8 | 840m | D15 | Freehold | $1,798 psf |
| GRANDVIEW SUITES | 840m | D14 | Freehold | $1,249 psf |
| GUILIN MANSIONS | 840m | D14 | Freehold | $1,070 psf |
| SIMS DORADO | 840m | D14 | Freehold | $1,336 psf |
| THE CONTINUUM | 840m | D15 | Freehold | $2,790 psf |
| THE SILVER FIR | 840m | D15 | Freehold | $1,591 psf |
| DUNMAN GROVE | 850m | D15 | Freehold | $2,451 psf |
| METRO LOFT | 850m | D14 | Freehold | $1,510 psf |
| SUNFLOWER REGENCY | 850m | D14 | Freehold | $914 psf |
| ZYANYA | 850m | D14 | Freehold | $1,891 psf |
| COSMO | 860m | D14 | Freehold | $1,645 psf |
| EXCELLENCE MANSIONS | 860m | D14 | — | — |
| LOTUS AT PAYA LEBAR (WEST WING) | 860m | D14 | — | — |
| TREASURES @ G20 | 860m | D14 | Freehold | $1,225 psf |
| EAST 25 APARTMENTS | 870m | D14 | Freehold | $1,225 psf |
| CHELSEA LODGE | 880m | D15 | Freehold | $1,422 psf |
| EMERY POINT | 880m | D15 | Freehold | $1,647 psf |
| LOTUS AT PAYA LEBAR (EAST WING) | 880m | D14 | — | — |
| SUNFLOWER GRANDEUR | 880m | D14 | Freehold | $1,326 psf |
| AVANT RESIDENCES | 890m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | $1,481 psf |
| BUTTERWORTH VIEW | 890m | D15 | Freehold | $1,498 psf |
| SIMS EDGE | 890m | D14 | Freehold | $1,636 psf |
| ARENA RESIDENCES | 900m | D14 | Freehold | $2,056 psf |
| CITY PLAZA | 900m | D14 | Freehold | $1,530 psf |
| ENG APARTMENTS | 900m | D14 | — | — |
| QUESTA @ DUNMAN | 900m | D15 | Freehold | $1,694 psf |
| SIMS RESIDENCES | 900m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $993 psf |
| SMART SUITES | 900m | D14 | Freehold | $1,399 psf |
| SUITES @ SIMS | 900m | D14 | Freehold | $1,643 psf |
| # 1 SUITES | 910m | D14 | — | $1,193 psf |
| CENTRA HEIGHTS | 910m | D14 | Freehold | $1,647 psf |
| CENTRA SUITES | 920m | D14 | Freehold | $1,551 psf |
| CRYSTAL DEW | 920m | D14 | Freehold | $1,090 psf |
| SANTA FE MANSIONS | 920m | D15 | Freehold | $1,686 psf |
| VERSILIA ON HAIG | 920m | D15 | Freehold | $1,769 psf |
| 38 I SUITES | 930m | D15 | — | $1,579 psf |
| BUTTERWORTH 33 | 930m | D15 | — | $1,815 psf |
| KATONG REGENCY | 940m | D15 | Freehold | $1,894 psf |
| PARK PLACE RESIDENCES AT PLQ | 940m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $2,193 psf |
| PAYA LEBAR RESIDENCES | 940m | D14 | Freehold | $1,673 psf |
| WORTHINGTON | 950m | D15 | Freehold | $1,322 psf |
| DUNMAN VIEW | 960m | D15 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,417 psf |
| MARGATE POINT | 960m | D15 | Freehold | $1,876 psf |
| CENTRA STUDIOS | 970m | D14 | Freehold | $1,627 psf |
| NICOLE GREEN | 970m | D14 | Freehold | $1,375 psf |
| SKT MANSIONS | 970m | D14 | Freehold | $1,119 psf |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 970m | D15 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,462 psf |
| LIV @ MB | 980m | D15 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | $2,441 psf |
| ONE FORT | 980m | D15 | Freehold | $1,711 psf |
| RIVAGE | 980m | D15 | Freehold | $1,683 psf |
| SIMSVILLE | 980m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,286 psf |
| WILKINSON 8 | 980m | D15 | — | — |
| CENTRAL GROVE | 990m | D14 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,269 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Dakota 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 REALIS (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 Dakota 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
How many condos are near Dakota MRT?
What is the average PSF near Dakota MRT?
How is the distance to Dakota MRT computed?
Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).
What is the typical proximity premium for Dakota MRT?
MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away, varying by district and segment.
Does the MRT station affect rental yield?
Yes. MRT-proximate units rent at a 5–10% premium to equivalent further-away units, with shorter letting cycles. This typically improves gross yield by 20–40 basis points.
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.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Should I always prioritise proximity to Dakota MRT?
Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.