Proximity to Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay 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: Marina Bay (North-South Line) \u{2014} Interchange
- Condos within 500m: 2
- Condos within 1km: 15
- Avg PSF nearby: $2,552 psf
Station Overview
Marina Bay is a station on the North-South Line, serving as an interchange station. There are 2 condos within walking distance (500m) and 15 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Marina Bay MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINA ONE RESIDENCES | 130m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | 1,042 | $2,294 psf |
| MARINA BAY RESIDENCES | 360m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | 428 | $2,284 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Marina Bay MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINA BAY SUITES | 520m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2007 | $1,930 psf |
| THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY | 530m | D1 | 99-year leasehold | $2,010 psf |
| W RESIDENCES MARINA VIEW - SINGAPORE | 550m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | $2,981 psf |
| ONE SHENTON | 550m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | $1,775 psf |
| V ON SHENTON | 610m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $2,062 psf |
| SKYWATERS RESIDENCES | 720m | D1 | 99 years leasehold | $5,878 psf |
| ROBINSON SUITES | 730m | D1 | Freehold | $2,325 psf |
| THE CLIFT | 880m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | $1,977 psf |
| ONE MARINA GARDENS | 930m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | $2,958 psf |
| EON SHENTON | 970m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $2,128 psf |
| INTERNATIONAL PLAZA | 970m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1970 | $1,218 psf |
| LUMIERE | 980m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,768 psf |
| WALLICH RESIDENCE | 980m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $3,349 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay MRT?
What is the average PSF near Marina Bay MRT?
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.