Proximity to Orchard 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 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 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 (North-South Line) \u{2014} Interchange
- Condos within 500m: 26
- Condos within 1km: 181
- Avg PSF nearby: $3,194 psf
Station Overview
Orchard is a station on the North-South Line, serving as an interchange station. There are 26 condos within walking distance (500m) and 181 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Orchard MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORCHARD RESIDENCES | 60m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 175 | $3,149 psf |
| TWENTYONE ANGULLIA PARK | 210m | D9 | Freehold | 54 | $3,786 psf |
| SCOTTS SQUARE | 220m | D9 | Freehold | 338 | $3,393 psf |
| PATERSON LINC | 230m | D9 | Freehold | 35 | $2,430 psf |
| LUCKY PLAZA | 250m | D9 | Freehold | 88 | $2,019 psf |
| 3 CUSCADEN | 270m | D10 | — | 96 | $3,893 psf |
| SKYLINE @ ORCHARD BOULEVARD | 270m | D9 | Freehold | 40 | $5,371 psf |
| CLAYMORE PLAZA | 280m | D9 | Freehold | 24 | $1,727 psf |
| KIMSIA PARK | 290m | D9 | Freehold | — | $3,704 psf |
| ANGULLIA PARK RESIDENCES @ ORCHARD | 300m | D10 | Freehold | 46 | $2,465 psf |
| THE PATERSON EDGE | 300m | D9 | Freehold | 61 | $2,382 psf |
| NUTMEG COURT | 310m | D9 | — | 2 | — |
| ORCHARD VIEW | 320m | D9 | Freehold | 30 | $2,666 psf |
| PATERSON SUITES | 330m | D9 | Freehold | 102 | $2,664 psf |
| BOULEVARD VUE | 340m | D10 | Freehold | 28 | $3,084 psf |
| THE BOULEVARD RESIDENCE | 340m | D10 | Freehold | 46 | $2,642 psf |
| FRASER RESIDENCE ORCHARD SINGAPORE | 350m | D9 | — | 115 | — |
| PATERSON RESIDENCE | 350m | D9 | Freehold | 110 | $2,531 psf |
| FOUR SEASONS PARK | 380m | D10 | Freehold | 202 | $3,180 psf |
| KIM SIA COURT | 380m | D9 | Freehold | 172 | $2,088 psf |
| THE CLAYMORE | 400m | D9 | Freehold | 146 | $3,221 psf |
| THE PATERSON | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 88 | $2,381 psf |
| ORCHARD TOWERS | 450m | D9 | Freehold | — | $1,474 psf |
| BOULEVARD 88 | 470m | D10 | Freehold | 154 | $3,945 psf |
| DELFI ORCHARD | 490m | D9 | Freehold | 23 | $1,858 psf |
| THE TATE RESIDENCES | 490m | D9 | Freehold | 85 | $2,886 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Orchard MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND PARK | 520m | D9 | Freehold | $3,062 psf |
| ELIZABETH TOWER | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $1,884 psf |
| SCULPTURA ARDMORE | 550m | D10 | Freehold | $5,074 psf |
| THE ARC AT DRAYCOTT | 550m | D10 | Freehold | $2,564 psf |
| JUNIPER AT ARDMORE | 560m | D10 | Freehold | $2,864 psf |
| RHAPSODY ON MOUNT ELIZABETH | 560m | D9 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILL | 560m | D9 | Freehold | $4,509 psf |
| HERITAGE APARTMENTS | 570m | D10 | — | — |
| OAKWOOD STUDIOS SINGAPORE | 570m | D9 | — | — |
| TOMLINSON HEIGHTS | 570m | D10 | Freehold | $3,720 psf |
| GRANGE 1866 | 580m | D10 | Freehold | $3,059 psf |
| THE LUMOS | 580m | D9 | Freehold | $2,354 psf |
| OUE TWIN PEAKS | 590m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $2,271 psf |
| CUSCADEN RESIDENCES | 600m | D10 | Freehold | $2,472 psf |
| ST REGIS RESIDENCES SINGAPORE | 600m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $2,522 psf |
| LEONIE SUITES | 610m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | $1,867 psf |
| CAIRNHILL PLAZA | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $1,889 psf |
| HIGH POINT | 620m | D9 | — | — |
| MANHATTAN MANSIONS | 620m | D10 | Freehold | $1,905 psf |
| ARDMORE PARK | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $3,978 psf |
| CAIRNHILL NINE | 630m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | $2,471 psf |
| ELIZABETH HEIGHTS | 630m | D9 | Freehold | $1,998 psf |
| GRANGE 70 | 630m | D10 | — | — |
| J C DRAYCOTT | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $2,149 psf |
| THE LAURELS | 630m | D9 | Freehold | $2,675 psf |
| THE TOMLINSON | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $2,422 psf |
| EDEN | 640m | D10 | Freehold | $5,040 psf |
| GRANGE INFINITE | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $2,574 psf |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES SINGAPORE CAIRNHILL | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $4,152 psf |
| 1 NASSIM | 650m | D10 | — | — |
| LEONIE GARDENS | 650m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1990 | $1,746 psf |
| LEONIE PARC VIEW | 650m | D9 | Freehold | $2,451 psf |
| TAN CHIN TUAN MANSION | 650m | D9 | — | — |
| THE VANTAGE | 650m | D10 | — | — |
| KIM LIN PARK | 660m | D10 | Freehold | $3,128 psf |
| ONE DRAYCOTT | 660m | D10 | Freehold | $3,184 psf |
| URBAN RESORT CONDOMINIUM | 660m | D9 | Freehold | $2,406 psf |
| ARDMORE II | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $3,190 psf |
| KUM HING COURT | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $2,465 psf |
| ORION | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $2,254 psf |
| GRANGE 80 | 680m | D10 | — | — |
| PARK NOVA | 690m | D10 | Freehold | $4,731 psf |
| THE COLONNADE | 690m | D10 | — | — |
| CAIRNHILL CONSERVATION AREA | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $3,891 psf |
| D'GROVE VILLAS | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $2,342 psf |
| HANA | 700m | D10 | — | — |
| KLIMT CAIRNHILL | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $3,553 psf |
| NASSIM JADE | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $2,679 psf |
| SCOTTS 28 | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $2,285 psf |
| HELIOS RESIDENCES | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $2,379 psf |
| RESIDENCE 8 | 710m | D10 | Freehold | $753 psf |
| CAIRNHILL CREST | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $2,191 psf |
| HULLET RISE | 730m | D9 | — | — |
| ARDMORE RESIDENCE | 740m | D10 | — | — |
| CUSCADEN RESERVE | 740m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $3,071 psf |
| NEW FUTURA | 740m | D9 | Freehold | $4,021 psf |
| HORIZON TOWERS | 750m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | $1,389 psf |
| LEONIE TOWERS | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $1,904 psf |
| TRENDALE TOWER | 750m | D9 | — | — |
| URBAN SUITES | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $2,906 psf |
| NASSIM LODGE | 760m | D10 | Freehold | $2,853 psf |
| THE SCOTTS TOWER | 760m | D9 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $2,075 psf |
| SAM KIANG MANSIONS | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,064 psf |
| THE BEAUMONT | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,473 psf |
| THE EDGE ON CAIRNHILL | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,305 psf |
| THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,266 psf |
| 8 HULLET | 780m | D9 | — | $3,079 psf |
| CLIVEDEN AT GRANGE | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,798 psf |
| ONE TREE HILL COLLECTION | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $3,492 psf |
| DRAYCOTT EIGHT | 790m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $2,062 psf |
| LEONIE HILL RESIDENCES | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $2,301 psf |
| ORCHARD BEL AIR | 790m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1980 | $1,504 psf |
| THE METZ | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $2,618 psf |
| THE PROMONT | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $2,155 psf |
| 3 ORCHARD BY-THE-PARK | 800m | D10 | — | $3,679 psf |
| GRANGE HEIGHTS | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $1,915 psf |
| ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,238 psf |
| NASSIM 9 | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $3,226 psf |
| ST THOMAS SUITES | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,221 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL II | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,110 psf |
| LE NOUVEL ARDMORE | 810m | D10 | Freehold | $4,884 psf |
| HILLTOPS | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $3,337 psf |
| NOUVEL 18 | 820m | D10 | Freehold | $3,185 psf |
| RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $2,335 psf |
| SUITES @ CAIRNHILL | 820m | D9 | — | — |
| 111 EMERALD HILL | 830m | D9 | Freehold | $2,318 psf |
| CAIRNHILL 16 | 830m | D9 | Freehold | $2,868 psf |
| DEANS PROPERTY CENTRE | 830m | D9 | — | — |
| GRAMERCY PARK | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $2,997 psf |
| ONE TREE HILL MANSIONS | 830m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1973 | $1,410 psf |
| SPRING GROVE | 830m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,696 psf |
| THE DRAYCOTT | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $2,132 psf |
| CITYVISTA RESIDENCES | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,011 psf |
| RIVERIA GARDENS | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,361 psf |
| ST THOMAS LODGE | 840m | D9 | — | — |
| THE SUITES AT CENTRAL | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,493 psf |
| 120 GRANGE | 850m | D10 | — | $2,855 psf |
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 850m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,728 psf |
| LEONIE CONDOTEL | 850m | D9 | — | — |
| ST MARTIN'S | 850m | D10 | Freehold | $2,355 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL I | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $2,058 psf |
| NASSIMVILLE | 860m | D10 | — | — |
| RIVA LODGE | 860m | D9 | — | — |
| RIVERSHIRE | 860m | D9 | Freehold | $2,240 psf |
| CASA NOVACREST | 870m | D9 | Freehold | $1,886 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE RESIDENCES | 870m | D9 | Freehold | $2,088 psf |
| CAIRNHILL RESIDENCES | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $2,492 psf |
| EMERALD APARTMENTS | 880m | D9 | — | — |
| EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREA | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $4,178 psf |
| ONE TREE HILL RESIDENCE | 880m | D10 | Freehold | $2,316 psf |
| RAINBOW MANSION | 880m | D10 | — | — |
| TOP TEN | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $1,755 psf |
| LUMA | 890m | D9 | Freehold | $1,986 psf |
| SAGE | 890m | D10 | Freehold | $3,063 psf |
| ST THOMAS VILLE | 890m | D9 | — | — |
| TANGLIN RESIDENCES | 890m | D10 | Freehold | $2,000 psf |
| THE CAIRNHILL | 890m | D9 | — | — |
| THE VERMONT ON CAIRNHILL | 890m | D9 | Freehold | $2,401 psf |
| RIVERDALE RESIDENCE | 900m | D9 | — | — |
| ST MARTIN RESIDENCE | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $2,202 psf |
| THE GRANGE | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $2,806 psf |
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | 900m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,329 psf |
| KASTURINA LODGE | 910m | D10 | Freehold | $1,980 psf |
| ST THOMAS COURT | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $1,921 psf |
| THE CENTREPOINT | 910m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | $2,682 psf |
| VALLEY HOUSE | 910m | D9 | — | — |
| 2 RVG | 920m | D9 | — | $2,103 psf |
| BEAUFORT ON NASSIM | 920m | D10 | Freehold | $2,652 psf |
| CAIRNHILL ASTORIA | 920m | D9 | Freehold | $1,859 psf |
| REIGNWOOD HAMILTON SCOTTS | 920m | D9 | Freehold | $2,799 psf |
| SKYPARK | 920m | D9 | Freehold | $1,792 psf |
| GRANGE ROAD APARTMENTS | 930m | D10 | — | — |
| THE BAYRON | 930m | D9 | — | — |
| ALBA | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $3,160 psf |
| BEVERLY HILL | 940m | D10 | Freehold | $2,370 psf |
| PARKVIEW ECLAT | 940m | D10 | Freehold | $3,403 psf |
| THE VERV @ RV | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,048 psf |
| CASA CAIRNHILL | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,180 psf |
| ESPADA | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,398 psf |
| ONE CHATSWORTH | 950m | D10 | Freehold | $1,911 psf |
| ORCHARD SCOTTS | 950m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,753 psf |
| RV ALTITUDE | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,735 psf |
| THE COSMOPOLITAN | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,547 psf |
| VIDA | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,113 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE BUILDING | 960m | D9 | — | — |
| DRAGON VIEW PARK | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $2,355 psf |
| MUTIARA VIEW | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $2,095 psf |
| THE ASTON | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $1,825 psf |
| WILMER HOUSE | 960m | D9 | — | — |
| DEVONSHIRE 12 | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $2,075 psf |
| MUTIARA CREST | 970m | D10 | Freehold | $1,927 psf |
| THE MONTANA | 970m | D10 | Freehold | $2,011 psf |
| LES MAISONS NASSIM | 980m | D10 | Freehold | $5,545 psf |
| LATITUDE | 990m | D10 | Freehold | $2,592 psf |
| THE ABODE AT DEVONSHIRE | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,009 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Orchard 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 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 MRT?
What is the average PSF near Orchard MRT?
How is the distance to Orchard 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 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 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.