Proximity to Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant 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: Mount Pleasant (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Condos within 500m: 10
- Condos within 1km: 61
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,219 psf
Station Overview
Mount Pleasant is a station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. There are 10 condos within walking distance (500m) and 61 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Mount Pleasant MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTCLAIR @ WHITLEY | 220m | D11 | Freehold | 10 | $882 psf |
| WHITLEY VILLAS | 250m | D11 | Freehold | 10 | $1,253 psf |
| THE WHITLEY RESIDENCES | 320m | D11 | Freehold | — | $840 psf |
| VILLA DES FLORES | 320m | D11 | Freehold | 41 | $1,594 psf |
| CHANCERY LODGE | 340m | D11 | — | — | — |
| VILLA CHANCERITA | 370m | D11 | — | 15 | $1,882 psf |
| WHITLEYVILLE | 380m | D11 | Freehold | — | $1,544 psf |
| THE CHANCERY RESIDENCE | 440m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | 34 | $949 psf |
| CHANCERY HILL VILLAS | 460m | D11 | Freehold | 14 | $808 psf |
| ESPANA | 460m | D11 | — | 10 | — |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Mount Pleasant MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCERY GROVE | 510m | D11 | — | — |
| ROSIE VIEW | 520m | D11 | Freehold | $2,642 psf |
| THE COMPASS AT CHANCERY | 520m | D11 | — | — |
| VILLA CHANCERY | 540m | D11 | Freehold | $2,015 psf |
| MONTROSE TERRACE | 580m | D11 | — | — |
| MOUNT ROSIE TERRACE | 580m | D11 | — | — |
| BARKER TERRACES | 600m | D11 | — | — |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | 620m | D11 | Freehold | $2,489 psf |
| LOTUS AT BARKER | 640m | D11 | — | — |
| MOUNT ROSIE GARDEN | 640m | D11 | Freehold | $1,595 psf |
| MOUNT ROSIE VILLAS | 650m | D11 | — | — |
| AMANINDA | 660m | D11 | Freehold | $1,662 psf |
| CUBE 8 | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $1,769 psf |
| HILLS APARTMENT | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $1,832 psf |
| TAN TONG MENG TOWER | 690m | D11 | Freehold | $1,188 psf |
| ALEGRIA | 700m | D11 | Freehold | $1,573 psf |
| THE THOMSON DUPLEX | 710m | D11 | — | — |
| ASIMONT VILLAS | 720m | D11 | — | — |
| 368 THOMSON | 730m | D11 | — | $1,826 psf |
| NOVENA LODGE | 740m | D11 | Freehold | $1,872 psf |
| THE RESIDENCES AT BARKER | 740m | D11 | — | $2,161 psf |
| GOLDHILL TOWERS | 750m | D11 | Freehold | $2,226 psf |
| THOMSON VALE | 750m | D11 | — | — |
| SKY@ELEVEN | 780m | D11 | Freehold | $2,093 psf |
| 8 RAJA | 790m | D12 | — | $1,283 psf |
| THE ARTE | 790m | D12 | Freehold | $1,713 psf |
| GLOBAL VILLE | 800m | D12 | Freehold | $1,381 psf |
| GOLDHILL GARDENS | 800m | D11 | Freehold | $2,330 psf |
| BARKER 9 | 820m | D11 | Freehold | $1,026 psf |
| ENG AUN MANSION | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $1,404 psf |
| ENG AUN PARK | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $2,820 psf |
| BARKER VILLE | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $904 psf |
| CHANCERY PARK | 880m | D11 | Freehold | $1,767 psf |
| EASTPAC BUILDING | 880m | D12 | Freehold | $1,010 psf |
| NOVENA COURT | 880m | D11 | Freehold | $1,512 psf |
| THE CITRINE | 880m | D12 | Freehold | $1,494 psf |
| VISTA RESIDENCES | 880m | D12 | Freehold | $1,892 psf |
| FIVE CHANCERY | 920m | D11 | Freehold | $1,097 psf |
| GALLERY FIFTEEN | 920m | D12 | Freehold | $1,302 psf |
| GOLDHILL GARDEN | 920m | D11 | Freehold | $2,688 psf |
| ONE DUSUN RESIDENCES | 920m | D12 | Freehold | $1,723 psf |
| GAIA | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,587 psf |
| NEW COURT | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,337 psf |
| GENTLE REFLECTIONS | 960m | D11 | Freehold | $1,146 psf |
| NOVENA HILL | 960m | D11 | Freehold | $1,639 psf |
| NOVENA REGENCY | 960m | D11 | Freehold | $1,774 psf |
| CALDECOTT HILL ESTATE | 970m | D11 | Freehold | $1,546 psf |
| GENTLE VILLAS | 970m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,438 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ NOVENA | 980m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2000 | $1,687 psf |
| GILSTEAD MANSION | 1 km | D11 | Freehold | $1,830 psf |
| TRELLIS TOWERS | 1 km | D12 | Freehold | $1,875 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant 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.