Proximity to Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard 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: Orchard Boulevard (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Condos within 500m: 31
- Condos within 1km: 192
- Avg PSF nearby: $3,208 psf
Station Overview
Orchard Boulevard is a station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. There are 31 condos within walking distance (500m) and 192 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Orchard Boulevard MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATERSON LINC | 120m | D9 | Freehold | 35 | $2,430 psf |
| THE ORCHARD RESIDENCES | 130m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 175 | $3,149 psf |
| THE PATERSON EDGE | 150m | D9 | Freehold | 61 | $2,382 psf |
| TWENTYONE ANGULLIA PARK | 150m | D9 | Freehold | 54 | $3,786 psf |
| PATERSON SUITES | 160m | D9 | Freehold | 102 | $2,664 psf |
| SKYLINE @ ORCHARD BOULEVARD | 160m | D9 | Freehold | 40 | $5,371 psf |
| FRASER RESIDENCE ORCHARD SINGAPORE | 170m | D9 | — | 115 | — |
| ORCHARD VIEW | 170m | D9 | Freehold | 30 | $2,666 psf |
| PATERSON RESIDENCE | 170m | D9 | Freehold | 110 | $2,531 psf |
| 3 CUSCADEN | 210m | D10 | — | 96 | $3,893 psf |
| ANGULLIA PARK RESIDENCES @ ORCHARD | 210m | D10 | Freehold | 46 | $2,465 psf |
| BOULEVARD VUE | 220m | D10 | Freehold | 28 | $3,084 psf |
| THE BOULEVARD RESIDENCE | 270m | D10 | Freehold | 46 | $2,642 psf |
| THE PATERSON | 270m | D9 | Freehold | 88 | $2,381 psf |
| FOUR SEASONS PARK | 280m | D10 | Freehold | 202 | $3,180 psf |
| LUCKY PLAZA | 380m | D9 | Freehold | 88 | $2,019 psf |
| THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILL | 390m | D9 | Freehold | 66 | $4,509 psf |
| GRANGE 1866 | 400m | D10 | Freehold | 60 | $3,059 psf |
| SCOTTS SQUARE | 400m | D9 | Freehold | 338 | $3,393 psf |
| BOULEVARD 88 | 440m | D10 | Freehold | 154 | $3,945 psf |
| CLAYMORE PLAZA | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 24 | $1,727 psf |
| MANHATTAN MANSIONS | 440m | D10 | Freehold | 29 | $1,905 psf |
| THE LUMOS | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 53 | $2,354 psf |
| GRANGE 70 | 450m | D10 | — | 20 | — |
| NUTMEG COURT | 450m | D9 | — | 2 | — |
| KIMSIA PARK | 460m | D9 | Freehold | — | $3,704 psf |
| LEONIE SUITES | 460m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | 97 | $1,867 psf |
| TOMLINSON HEIGHTS | 460m | D10 | Freehold | 70 | $3,720 psf |
| OUE TWIN PEAKS | 490m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 462 | $2,271 psf |
| GRANGE 80 | 500m | D10 | — | 10 | — |
| KIM LIN PARK | 500m | D10 | Freehold | — | $3,128 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Orchard Boulevard MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONIE GARDENS | 520m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1990 | $1,746 psf |
| THE COLONNADE | 520m | D10 | — | — |
| THE CLAYMORE | 540m | D9 | Freehold | $3,221 psf |
| CUSCADEN RESIDENCES | 550m | D10 | Freehold | $2,472 psf |
| DELFI ORCHARD | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $1,858 psf |
| KIM SIA COURT | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $2,088 psf |
| ORCHARD TOWERS | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $1,474 psf |
| KUM HING COURT | 560m | D10 | Freehold | $2,465 psf |
| GRANGE INFINITE | 570m | D9 | Freehold | $2,574 psf |
| LEONIE PARC VIEW | 570m | D9 | Freehold | $2,451 psf |
| ST REGIS RESIDENCES SINGAPORE | 570m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $2,522 psf |
| THE TOMLINSON | 570m | D10 | Freehold | $2,422 psf |
| RESIDENCE 8 | 580m | D10 | Freehold | $753 psf |
| CLIVEDEN AT GRANGE | 610m | D10 | Freehold | $2,798 psf |
| PARK NOVA | 610m | D10 | Freehold | $4,731 psf |
| HORIZON TOWERS | 620m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | $1,389 psf |
| LEONIE TOWERS | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $1,904 psf |
| THE TATE RESIDENCES | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $2,886 psf |
| HANA | 630m | D10 | — | — |
| ONE TREE HILL COLLECTION | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $3,492 psf |
| NEW FUTURA | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $4,021 psf |
| RICHMOND PARK | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $3,062 psf |
| CUSCADEN RESERVE | 650m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $3,071 psf |
| SPRING GROVE | 650m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,696 psf |
| 1 NASSIM | 660m | D10 | — | — |
| GRAMERCY PARK | 660m | D10 | Freehold | $2,997 psf |
| JUNIPER AT ARDMORE | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $2,864 psf |
| LEONIE HILL RESIDENCES | 670m | D9 | Freehold | $2,301 psf |
| ORCHARD BEL AIR | 670m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1980 | $1,504 psf |
| HERITAGE APARTMENTS | 680m | D10 | — | — |
| ONE TREE HILL MANSIONS | 680m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1973 | $1,410 psf |
| SCULPTURA ARDMORE | 680m | D10 | Freehold | $5,074 psf |
| 120 GRANGE | 690m | D10 | — | $2,855 psf |
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 690m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,728 psf |
| 3 ORCHARD BY-THE-PARK | 700m | D10 | — | $3,679 psf |
| ELIZABETH TOWER | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $1,884 psf |
| NASSIM JADE | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $2,679 psf |
| SAM KIANG MANSIONS | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $2,064 psf |
| THE ARC AT DRAYCOTT | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $2,564 psf |
| CAIRNHILL NINE | 710m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | $2,471 psf |
| RIVA LODGE | 710m | D9 | — | — |
| GRANGE HEIGHTS | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $1,915 psf |
| RHAPSODY ON MOUNT ELIZABETH | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| RIVERSHIRE | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $2,240 psf |
| KASTURINA LODGE | 730m | D10 | Freehold | $1,980 psf |
| RAINBOW MANSION | 730m | D10 | — | — |
| THE BEAUMONT | 730m | D9 | Freehold | $2,473 psf |
| THE VANTAGE | 730m | D10 | — | — |
| LEONIE CONDOTEL | 740m | D9 | — | — |
| OAKWOOD STUDIOS SINGAPORE | 740m | D9 | — | — |
| ONE TREE HILL RESIDENCE | 740m | D10 | Freehold | $2,316 psf |
| ORION | 740m | D10 | Freehold | $2,254 psf |
| ST THOMAS SUITES | 740m | D9 | Freehold | $2,221 psf |
| THE LAURELS | 740m | D9 | Freehold | $2,675 psf |
| RIVERIA GARDENS | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $2,361 psf |
| VALLEY HOUSE | 750m | D9 | — | — |
| ARDMORE II | 760m | D10 | Freehold | $3,190 psf |
| ARDMORE PARK | 760m | D10 | Freehold | $3,978 psf |
| CAIRNHILL PLAZA | 760m | D9 | Freehold | $1,889 psf |
| URBAN RESORT CONDOMINIUM | 760m | D9 | Freehold | $2,406 psf |
| BEVERLY HILL | 770m | D10 | Freehold | $2,370 psf |
| ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,238 psf |
| NASSIM LODGE | 770m | D10 | Freehold | $2,853 psf |
| ST THOMAS LODGE | 770m | D9 | — | — |
| THE GRANGE | 770m | D10 | Freehold | $2,806 psf |
| THE METZ | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,618 psf |
| CAIRNHILL CONSERVATION AREA | 780m | D9 | Freehold | $3,891 psf |
| D'GROVE VILLAS | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,342 psf |
| DRAGON VIEW PARK | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,355 psf |
| GRANGE ROAD APARTMENTS | 780m | D10 | — | — |
| J C DRAYCOTT | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,149 psf |
| MUTIARA VIEW | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,095 psf |
| TAN CHIN TUAN MANSION | 780m | D9 | — | — |
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | 780m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,329 psf |
| LUMA | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $1,986 psf |
| ONE CHATSWORTH | 790m | D10 | Freehold | $1,911 psf |
| THE ASTON | 790m | D10 | Freehold | $1,825 psf |
| THE SUITES AT CENTRAL | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $2,493 psf |
| ELIZABETH HEIGHTS | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $1,998 psf |
| HIGH POINT | 800m | D9 | — | — |
| MUTIARA CREST | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $1,927 psf |
| ONE DRAYCOTT | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $3,184 psf |
| PARKVIEW ECLAT | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $3,403 psf |
| ST MARTIN'S | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $2,355 psf |
| THE COSMOPOLITAN | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,547 psf |
| THE MONTANA | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $2,011 psf |
| EDEN | 810m | D10 | Freehold | $5,040 psf |
| HULLET RISE | 810m | D9 | — | — |
| NASSIM 9 | 810m | D10 | Freehold | $3,226 psf |
| RIVERDALE RESIDENCE | 810m | D9 | — | — |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES SINGAPORE CAIRNHILL | 810m | D9 | Freehold | $4,152 psf |
| 2 RVG | 820m | D9 | — | $2,103 psf |
| LATITUDE | 820m | D10 | Freehold | $2,592 psf |
| ST THOMAS VILLE | 820m | D9 | — | — |
| M5 | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $2,090 psf |
| RV SUITES | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $1,882 psf |
| THE VERV @ RV | 830m | D9 | Freehold | $2,048 psf |
| ARDMORE RESIDENCE | 840m | D10 | — | — |
| CAIRNHILL CREST | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,191 psf |
| SKYPARK | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $1,792 psf |
| ST THOMAS COURT | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $1,921 psf |
| URBAN SUITES | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,906 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE RESIDENCES | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $2,088 psf |
| REGENCY PARK | 850m | D10 | Freehold | $2,161 psf |
| RV ALTITUDE | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $2,735 psf |
| TANGLIN RESIDENCES | 850m | D10 | Freehold | $2,000 psf |
| 8 HULLET | 860m | D9 | — | $3,079 psf |
| HELIOS RESIDENCES | 860m | D9 | Freehold | $2,379 psf |
| NASSIMVILLE | 860m | D10 | — | — |
| TIARA | 860m | D9 | Freehold | $2,323 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY APARTMENTS | 870m | D10 | Freehold | $1,695 psf |
| ST MARTIN RESIDENCE | 870m | D10 | Freehold | $2,202 psf |
| THE MERCURY | 870m | D10 | Freehold | $2,058 psf |
| WILMER HOUSE | 870m | D9 | — | — |
| BISHOPSGATE RESIDENCES | 880m | D10 | Freehold | $3,566 psf |
| KLIMT CAIRNHILL | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $3,553 psf |
| SAGE | 880m | D10 | Freehold | $3,063 psf |
| SCOTTS 28 | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $2,285 psf |
| ESPADA | 890m | D9 | Freehold | $2,398 psf |
| STUDIO 3 | 890m | D10 | Freehold | $1,819 psf |
| THE BAYRON | 890m | D9 | — | — |
| KELLOCK LODGE | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $1,799 psf |
| LE NOUVEL ARDMORE | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $4,884 psf |
| REGENCY LODGE | 910m | D10 | Freehold | $1,852 psf |
| STELLAR RV | 910m | D10 | Freehold | $1,871 psf |
| THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $2,266 psf |
| CHARLESTON | 920m | D10 | Freehold | $2,031 psf |
| TRENDALE TOWER | 920m | D9 | — | — |
| DEVONSHIRE BUILDING | 930m | D9 | — | — |
| NOUVEL 18 | 930m | D10 | Freehold | $3,185 psf |
| THE SCOTTS TOWER | 930m | D9 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $2,075 psf |
| 111 EMERALD HILL | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,318 psf |
| BEAUFORT ON NASSIM | 940m | D10 | Freehold | $2,652 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE 12 | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,075 psf |
| GRANGE RESIDENCES | 940m | D10 | Freehold | $3,091 psf |
| RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,335 psf |
| THE EDGE ON CAIRNHILL | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,305 psf |
| THE PROMONT | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,155 psf |
| DRAYCOTT EIGHT | 950m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $2,062 psf |
| RV EDGE | 950m | D10 | Freehold | $2,035 psf |
| SKYLINE 360 @ SAINT THOMAS WALK | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,494 psf |
| THE ABODE AT DEVONSHIRE | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,009 psf |
| 8 SAINT THOMAS | 960m | D9 | — | $2,743 psf |
| NATHAN SUITES | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $2,305 psf |
| ONE DEVONSHIRE | 960m | D9 | Freehold | $2,726 psf |
| QUEENSBERRY LODGE | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $1,407 psf |
| THE CENTREPOINT | 960m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | $2,682 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL II | 960m | D9 | Freehold | $2,110 psf |
| HILLTOPS | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $3,337 psf |
| EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREA | 980m | D9 | Freehold | $4,178 psf |
| SHANGHAI ONE | 980m | D10 | Freehold | $1,857 psf |
| THE DRAYCOTT | 980m | D10 | Freehold | $2,132 psf |
| KILLINEY 118 | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,095 psf |
| LA CRYSTAL | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,059 psf |
| LES MAISONS NASSIM | 990m | D10 | Freehold | $5,545 psf |
| THE MORNINGSIDE | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,033 psf |
| TOP TEN | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $1,755 psf |
| CAIRNHILL 16 | 1 km | D9 | Freehold | $2,868 psf |
| EMERALD APARTMENTS | 1 km | D9 | — | — |
| RV RESIDENCES | 1 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1877 | $2,246 psf |
| SUITES @ CAIRNHILL | 1 km | D9 | — | — |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard MRT?
What is the average PSF near Orchard Boulevard MRT?
How is the distance to Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard 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 Orchard Boulevard 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.