Proximity to Outram Secondary School is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Outram Secondary School 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: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Outram Secondary School.
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.
- School: Outram Secondary School (Secondary)
- Condos within 1km: 47
- Condos within 2km: 253
- Family-friendly (3BR+): 8
Condos Within 1km
Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of Outram Secondary School.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG HOON MANSIONS | 150m | D3 | Freehold | $1,341 psf |
| TIONG BAHRU ESTATE | 220m | D3 | Freehold | $4,188 psf |
| ONE PEARL BANK | 450m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,569 psf |
| THE LANDMARK | 500m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,593 psf |
| THE REGENCY AT TIONG BAHRU | 620m | D3 | Freehold | $2,224 psf |
| YONG SIAK COURT | 640m | D3 | Freehold | $1,667 psf |
| YONG SIAK VIEW | 650m | D3 | Freehold | $1,715 psf |
| DORSETT RESIDENCES | 660m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 | $2,115 psf |
| THYE SHAN MANSION | 670m | D2 | — | — |
| HIGHLINE RESIDENCES | 670m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | $2,293 psf |
| WATERMARK ROBERTSON QUAY | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $2,139 psf |
| KAI FOOK MANSION | 730m | D3 | 9999 yrs lease commencing from 1960 | $1,025 psf |
| 8 RODYK | 740m | D9 | — | $2,300 psf |
| ROBERTSON BLUE | 740m | D9 | Freehold | $2,101 psf |
| PEOPLE'S PARK COMPLEX | 750m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1968 | $1,148 psf |
| REGENCY SUITES | 750m | D3 | Freehold | $2,040 psf |
| TWIN REGENCY | 780m | D3 | Freehold | $2,079 psf |
| ZYON GRAND | 790m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,052 psf |
| HARVEST MANSIONS | 800m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,255 psf |
| THE QUAYSIDE | 800m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,583 psf |
| UP@ROBERTSON QUAY | 800m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $2,133 psf |
| EVERTON COURT | 810m | D2 | — | — |
| TRIBECA | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $2,375 psf |
| KRETA AYER CONSERVATION AREA | 840m | D1 | — | — |
| ROBERTSON 100 | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,118 psf |
| BLAIR PLAIN CONSERVATION AREA | 860m | D2 | Freehold | $3,428 psf |
| SPOTTISWOODE SUITES | 890m | D2 | Freehold | $2,264 psf |
| RIVER PLACE | 890m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $1,651 psf |
| EMERALD PARK | 900m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,468 psf |
| CENTRAL GREEN CONDOMINIUM | 910m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1992 | $1,584 psf |
| RIVERSIDE 48 | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $1,973 psf |
| RIVERGATE | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $2,735 psf |
| SKY EVERTON | 920m | D2 | Freehold | $2,800 psf |
| PROMENADE PEAK | 920m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,981 psf |
| SPOTTISWOODE 18 | 930m | D2 | Freehold | $2,227 psf |
| TANJONG PAGAR CONSERVATION AREA | 930m | D2 | — | — |
| MIRAGE TOWER | 930m | D9 | Freehold | $2,229 psf |
| PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE | 940m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1970 | $837 psf |
| SPOTTISWOODE RESIDENCES | 950m | D2 | Freehold | $2,204 psf |
| MERAPRIME | 960m | D3 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2003 | $1,864 psf |
| THE INSPIRA | 960m | D9 | Freehold | $2,174 psf |
| MARTIN NO 38 | 960m | D9 | Freehold | $2,519 psf |
| MARTIN EDGE | 960m | D9 | Freehold | $1,612 psf |
| CRAIG PLACE | 980m | D2 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,866 psf |
| UNION SQUARE RESIDENCES | 980m | D1 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,159 psf |
| THE PIER AT ROBERTSON | 980m | D9 | Freehold | $2,155 psf |
| THE PLATINUM | 990m | D1 | — | — |
Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEACON | 1 km | D2 | $1,603 psf |
| CENTENNIA SUITES | 1 km | D9 | $2,833 psf |
| THE RIVERSIDE PIAZZA | 1.1 km | D1 | $1,586 psf |
| MARTIN MODERN | 1.1 km | D9 | $2,739 psf |
| RIVER GREEN | 1.1 km | D9 | $3,138 psf |
| AVENUE SOUTH RESIDENCE | 1.1 km | D3 | $2,261 psf |
| THE ROBERTSON OPUS | 1.1 km | D9 | $3,367 psf |
| GAMBIER COURT | 1.1 km | D9 | $1,628 psf |
| STARLIGHT SUITES | 1.1 km | D9 | $2,002 psf |
| ZENITH | 1.1 km | D10 | $2,023 psf |
| OLEANAS RESIDENCE | 1.1 km | D9 | $2,007 psf |
| THE ARRIS | 1.1 km | D2 | $2,188 psf |
| TMW MAXWELL | 1.1 km | D2 | $3,348 psf |
| THE TRILLIUM | 1.1 km | D9 | $2,559 psf |
| VIVACE | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,058 psf |
| GREAT WORLD CITY | 1.2 km | D9 | — |
| TELOK AYER CONSERVATION AREA | 1.2 km | D1 | — |
| ROBERTSON EDGE | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,034 psf |
| MILL POINT | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,083 psf |
| THE WHARF RESIDENCE | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,253 psf |
| SPOTTISWOODE PARK | 1.2 km | D2 | $983 psf |
| MARTIN PLACE RESIDENCES | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,547 psf |
| FOOK HAI BUILDING | 1.2 km | D1 | $986 psf |
| YONG AN PARK | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,178 psf |
| EMERALD GARDEN | 1.2 km | D1 | $2,166 psf |
| VALLEY PARK | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,078 psf |
| MELROSE PARK | 1.2 km | D10 | $2,380 psf |
| THE AVENIR | 1.2 km | D9 | $3,190 psf |
| ONZE @ TANJONG PAGAR | 1.2 km | D2 | $2,226 psf |
| UE SQUARE | 1.2 km | D9 | $2,048 psf |
| WATERFORD RESIDENCE | 1.2 km | D9 | $1,861 psf |
| EURO-ASIA COURT | 1.2 km | D9 | $1,994 psf |
| ALLAN VILLE | 1.3 km | D1 | — |
| ACORN | 1.3 km | D9 | — |
| THE REGALIA | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,209 psf |
| THE BOX | 1.3 km | D1 | — |
| LA VILLE | 1.3 km | D15 | $2,321 psf |
| LANGSTON VILLE | 1.3 km | D9 | $1,846 psf |
| URBANA | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,378 psf |
| ASPEN HEIGHTS | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,138 psf |
| THE MORNINGSIDE | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,033 psf |
| RV POINT | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,056 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA | 1.3 km | D9 | — |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | 1.3 km | D6 | $2,946 psf |
| THE IVERIA | 1.3 km | D9 | $2,586 psf |
| WALLICH RESIDENCE | 1.3 km | D2 | $3,369 psf |
| HILL HOUSE | 1.4 km | D9 | $3,094 psf |
| ASPEN LINQ | 1.4 km | D9 | $1,835 psf |
| ATTITUDE AT KIM YAM | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,129 psf |
| ICON | 1.4 km | D2 | $1,791 psf |
| VALLEY LODGE | 1.4 km | D9 | — |
| THE CLIFT | 1.4 km | D1 | $1,977 psf |
| PINE RESIDENCES | 1.4 km | D9 | — |
| 8 SAINT THOMAS | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,743 psf |
| TERESA TERRACE | 1.4 km | D4 | — |
| TIARA | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,323 psf |
| CLAREMONT | 1.4 km | D9 | $1,989 psf |
| LA CRYSTAL | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,059 psf |
| ALTEZ | 1.4 km | D2 | $2,031 psf |
| TERESA 8 | 1.4 km | D4 | $1,039 psf |
| TEOCHEW SAIHO RESIDENCE | 1.4 km | D9 | — |
| THE COSMOPOLITAN | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,547 psf |
| 283 STUDIO | 1.4 km | D9 | $1,953 psf |
| TWO8ONE STUDIO | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,323 psf |
| 336 RIVER VALLEY | 1.4 km | D9 | — |
| ONE BERNAM | 1.4 km | D2 | $2,587 psf |
| THE IMPERIAL | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,353 psf |
| KELLOCK LODGE | 1.4 km | D10 | $1,799 psf |
| 2 RVG | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,103 psf |
| THE VERV @ RV | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,048 psf |
| RV ALTITUDE | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,735 psf |
| WILMER HOUSE | 1.4 km | D9 | — |
| SKYSUITES@ANSON | 1.4 km | D2 | $2,230 psf |
| RESIDENCES AT 338A | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,066 psf |
| INTERNATIONAL PLAZA | 1.4 km | D2 | $1,220 psf |
| BOAT QUAY CONSERVATION AREA | 1.4 km | D1 | $5,695 psf |
| RV RESIDENCES | 1.4 km | D10 | $2,246 psf |
| SKYLINE 360 @ SAINT THOMAS WALK | 1.4 km | D9 | $2,494 psf |
| LUMA | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,986 psf |
| RIVERDALE RESIDENCE | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| TERESA VILLAS | 1.5 km | D4 | $591 psf |
| OXLEY EDGE | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,005 psf |
| THE BOUTIQ | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,977 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ KILLINEY | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,266 psf |
| TANJONG PAGAR COMPLEX | 1.5 km | D2 | — |
| RIVERSHIRE | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,240 psf |
| DOMAIN 21 | 1.5 km | D3 | $1,760 psf |
| RIVA LODGE | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| THE BOTANIC ON LLOYD | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,219 psf |
| LEONIE CONDOTEL | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| TERESA VILLE | 1.5 km | D4 | $1,655 psf |
| RV SUITES | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,882 psf |
| VALLEY HOUSE | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| SKYPARK | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,792 psf |
| LOFT @ NATHAN | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,823 psf |
| RV EDGE | 1.5 km | D10 | $2,035 psf |
| STELLAR RV | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,871 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY APARTMENTS | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,695 psf |
| THE ASTON | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,825 psf |
| VALLEY MANSION | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,764 psf |
| ONE DEVONSHIRE | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,726 psf |
| ESPADA | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,398 psf |
| CRYSTAL COURT | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,493 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY COURT | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,728 psf |
| RIVERIA GARDENS | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,361 psf |
| JERVOIS JADE | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,283 psf |
| NATHAN RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,861 psf |
| MUTIARA CREST | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,927 psf |
| LLOYD MANSION | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| ST THOMAS VILLE | 1.5 km | D9 | — |
| ST THOMAS COURT | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,921 psf |
| SHANGHAI ONE | 1.5 km | D10 | $1,857 psf |
| M5 | 1.5 km | D10 | $2,090 psf |
| BELLE VUE RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,994 psf |
| VILLE ROYALE | 1.5 km | D9 | $1,851 psf |
| LEONIE HILL RESIDENCES | 1.5 km | D9 | $2,301 psf |
| LLOYD SIXTYFIVE | 1.5 km | D9 | $3,801 psf |
| LUMIERE | 1.6 km | D2 | $1,771 psf |
| THE HORIZON | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,148 psf |
| THE MONTANA | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,011 psf |
| KASTURINA LODGE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,980 psf |
| THE ABODE AT DEVONSHIRE | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,009 psf |
| ONE JERVOIS | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,066 psf |
| HOLT RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,855 psf |
| CHARLESTON | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,031 psf |
| ST THOMAS LODGE | 1.6 km | D9 | — |
| SHEARES VILLE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,993 psf |
| QUEENSBERRY LODGE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,407 psf |
| OXLEY RESIDENCE | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,996 psf |
| HORIZON TOWERS | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,389 psf |
| LEONIE TOWERS | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,904 psf |
| GRANGE HEIGHTS | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,915 psf |
| 76 SHENTON | 1.6 km | D2 | $1,946 psf |
| BRENTWOOD | 1.6 km | D9 | — |
| THE BAYRON | 1.6 km | D9 | — |
| HARBOUR SUITES | 1.6 km | D4 | $1,632 psf |
| ROBINSON SUITES | 1.6 km | D1 | $2,325 psf |
| NATHAN SUITES | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,305 psf |
| LLOYD COURT | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,780 psf |
| EON SHENTON | 1.6 km | D2 | $2,120 psf |
| NEW FUTURA | 1.6 km | D9 | $4,021 psf |
| PERMAI RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D4 | — |
| STUDIO 3 | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,819 psf |
| KILLINEY 118 | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,095 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE 12 | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,075 psf |
| SAM KIANG MANSIONS | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,064 psf |
| ST THOMAS SUITES | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,221 psf |
| NATHAN PLACE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,899 psf |
| HOLLYWOOD APARTMENTS | 1.6 km | D9 | $1,919 psf |
| DUBLIN LODGE | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,527 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE BUILDING | 1.6 km | D9 | — |
| HIGH STREET CENTRE | 1.6 km | D6 | $1,801 psf |
| JERVOIS MANSION | 1.6 km | D10 | $2,578 psf |
| JERVOIS MANSIONS | 1.6 km | D10 | — |
| REGENCY LODGE | 1.6 km | D10 | $1,852 psf |
| THE SUITES AT CENTRAL | 1.6 km | D9 | $2,493 psf |
| ALESSANDREA | 1.7 km | D3 | $1,732 psf |
| LATITUDE | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,592 psf |
| V ON SHENTON | 1.7 km | D1 | $2,069 psf |
| THE MERCURY | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,058 psf |
| LEONIE GARDENS | 1.7 km | D9 | $1,746 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,088 psf |
| JERVOIS TREASURES | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,611 psf |
| OXLEY NEO RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D9 | — |
| THE BEAUMONT | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,473 psf |
| DUBLIN ROAD FLATS | 1.7 km | D9 | $1,991 psf |
| LEONIE PARC VIEW | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,451 psf |
| ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,238 psf |
| DRAGON VIEW PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,355 psf |
| MUTIARA VIEW | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,095 psf |
| ONE SHENTON | 1.7 km | D1 | $1,774 psf |
| JERVOIS VIEW | 1.7 km | D10 | $1,727 psf |
| THE OXLEY | 1.7 km | D9 | — |
| OXLEY GARDEN | 1.7 km | D9 | $1,882 psf |
| PRINCIPAL GARDEN | 1.7 km | D3 | $2,062 psf |
| EBER GARDENS | 1.7 km | D9 | — |
| LEONIE SUITES | 1.7 km | D9 | $1,867 psf |
| OUE TWIN PEAKS | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,271 psf |
| W RESIDENCES MARINA VIEW - SINGAPORE | 1.7 km | D1 | $2,981 psf |
| PETIT JERVOIS | 1.7 km | D10 | $2,690 psf |
| OXLEY MANSION | 1.7 km | D9 | — |
| GRANGE INFINITE | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,574 psf |
| THE METZ | 1.7 km | D9 | $2,618 psf |
| JERVOIS LODGE | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,829 psf |
| THE LUMOS | 1.8 km | D9 | $2,354 psf |
| ORCHARD COURT | 1.8 km | D9 | $1,622 psf |
| VISIONCREST | 1.8 km | D9 | $2,255 psf |
| SPRING GROVE | 1.8 km | D10 | $1,696 psf |
| ONE OXLEY RISE | 1.8 km | D9 | $2,007 psf |
| MARINA BAY SUITES | 1.9 km | D1 | $1,929 psf |
| 38 JERVOIS | 1.9 km | D10 | $2,305 psf |
| REGENCY PARK | 1.9 km | D10 | $2,161 psf |
| GRANGE 70 | 1.9 km | D10 | — |
| MON JERVOIS | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,855 psf |
| JERVOISVILLE | 1.9 km | D10 | $2,187 psf |
| GRANGE 80 | 1.9 km | D10 | — |
| JERVOIS REGENCY | 1.9 km | D10 | $1,625 psf |
| THE PEARL @ MOUNT FABER | 1.9 km | D4 | $1,384 psf |
| GRANGE 1866 | 1.9 km | D10 | $3,059 psf |
| THE PATERSON | 1.9 km | D9 | $2,381 psf |
| GRAMERCY PARK | 2 km | D10 | $2,997 psf |
| MANHATTAN MANSIONS | 2 km | D10 | $1,905 psf |
| EDEN RESIDENCES CAPITOL | 2 km | D6 | $3,394 psf |
| BEVERLY HILL | 2 km | D10 | $2,370 psf |
| THE COLONNADE | 2 km | D10 | — |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos near Outram Secondary School with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.
| Condo | Distance | District |
|---|---|---|
| ENG HOON MANSIONS | 150m | D3 |
| TIONG BAHRU ESTATE | 220m | D3 |
| ONE PEARL BANK | 450m | D3 |
| THE LANDMARK | 500m | D3 |
| THE REGENCY AT TIONG BAHRU | 620m | D3 |
| YONG SIAK COURT | 640m | D3 |
| YONG SIAK VIEW | 650m | D3 |
| HIGHLINE RESIDENCES | 670m | D3 |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Outram Secondary School 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 Outram Secondary School 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 Outram Secondary School?
How is the distance to Outram Secondary School 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 Outram Secondary School?
School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.
Does the primary school affect rental yield?
Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.
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 Outram Secondary School?
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: haversine formula.
- Data: URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.