Proximity to Singapore Polytechnic 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 Singapore Polytechnic 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 Singapore Polytechnic.
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: Singapore Polytechnic (Tertiary)
- Condos within 1km: 27
- Cheapest recorded entry within 1km: $1,030,000
- Within-1km avg PSF vs district: -17.9%
Location Map
Map shows Singapore Polytechnic (centre) with nearby condos, to gauge distance and route.
- Singapore Polytechnic
- THE MARBELLA
- HOLLAND GROVE
- HOLLLAND GROVE PARK
- VILLAGE TOWER
- LEIGHWOODS
- HOLLAND GROVE PARK
- FONTANA HEIGHTS
- BEAVERTON COURT
- MONTVIEW
- MOUNT SINAI
- CAVENDISH PARK
- THE TRIZON
What Proximity Means Here
Singapore Polytechnic admits by academic results, not location, so there is no distance priority. Proximity matters instead for rental demand: campus-adjacent condos draw a steady stream of students and staff, which is the angle most buyers here are really weighing.
Cheapest Units Within 1km
The most affordable way into Singapore Polytechnic’s 1km band, ranked by the lowest recorded transacted price. When you are buying for catchment on a budget, the entry quantum matters more than headline PSF.
| Condo | Distance | Cheapest (recorded) | Cheapest PSF | Avg PSF | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER PARKVIEW | 900m | $1,030,000 | $903 psf | $1,326 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 |
| THE SIERRA | 890m | $1,120,000 | $1,341 psf | $1,696 psf | 947 yrs lease commencing from 1937 |
| HERITAGE VIEW | 970m | $1,145,000 | $1,123 psf | $1,460 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 |
| PINE GROVE | 980m | $1,180,000 | $890 psf | $1,046 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1984 |
| CAVENDISH PARK | 750m | $1,188,888 | $1,177 psf | $1,457 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 |
| ASTOR GREEN | 840m | $1,200,000 | $1,126 psf | $1,348 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 |
| PARKSUITES | 920m | $1,328,000 | $2,091 psf | $2,365 psf | 110 yrs lease commencing from 2017 |
| THE SERENADE @ HOLLAND | 930m | $1,650,000 | $1,027 psf | $1,457 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 |
| ALLSWORTH PARK | 1 km | $1,680,000 | $1,411 psf | $1,857 psf | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 |
| RIDGEWOOD | 830m | $1,691,250 | $1,339 psf | $1,727 psf | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 |
| QUINTERRA | 960m | $1,700,000 | $1,400 psf | $1,587 psf | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 |
| PANDAN VALLEY | 970m | $1,700,000 | $686 psf | $1,385 psf | Freehold |
| THE TRIZON | 780m | $1,780,000 | $1,547 psf | $1,968 psf | Freehold |
| GLENTREES | 960m | $1,890,000 | $1,103 psf | $1,693 psf | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 |
| THE MARBELLA | 440m | $2,088,000 | $1,736 psf | $2,204 psf | Freehold |
All Condos Within 1km
Every condominium within the nearby zone (within 1km) of Singapore Polytechnic, closest first.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARBELLA | 440m | D10 | Freehold | $2,204 psf | 89/100 |
| HOLLAND GROVE | 470m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1994 | $1,548 psf | 100/100 |
| HOLLLAND GROVE PARK | 490m | D10 | Freehold | $2,129 psf | 93/100 |
| VILLAGE TOWER | 510m | D10 | Freehold | $1,896 psf | 89/100 |
| LEIGHWOODS | 520m | D10 | Freehold | $1,664 psf | 89/100 |
| HOLLAND GROVE PARK | 550m | D10 | Freehold | $2,327 psf | 88/100 |
| FONTANA HEIGHTS | 570m | D10 | Freehold | $1,945 psf | 89/100 |
| BEAVERTON COURT | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $1,816 psf | 74/100 |
| MONTVIEW | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $1,946 psf | 74/100 |
| MOUNT SINAI | 700m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $2,618 psf | 78/100 |
| CAVENDISH PARK | 750m | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,457 psf | 74/100 |
| THE TRIZON | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $1,968 psf | 74/100 |
| RIDGEWOOD | 830m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,727 psf | 78/100 |
| ASTOR GREEN | 840m | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,348 psf | 74/100 |
| HENRY PARK | 860m | D10 | Freehold | $2,420 psf | 90/100 |
| GROVE RESIDENCE | 870m | D10 | Freehold | $2,992 psf | 90/100 |
| THE SIERRA | 890m | D10 | 947 yrs lease commencing from 1937 | $1,696 psf | 78/100 |
| DOVER PARKVIEW | 900m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,326 psf | 90/100 |
| PARKSUITES | 920m | D10 | 110 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $2,365 psf | 78/100 |
| HOLLAND GARDENS | 930m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $2,082 psf | 78/100 |
| THE SERENADE @ HOLLAND | 930m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | $1,457 psf | 70/100 |
| GLENTREES | 960m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,693 psf | 85/100 |
| QUINTERRA | 960m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,587 psf | 78/100 |
| HERITAGE VIEW | 970m | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 | $1,460 psf | 90/100 |
| PANDAN VALLEY | 970m | D21 | Freehold | $1,385 psf | 74/100 |
| PINE GROVE | 980m | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1984 | $1,046 psf | 74/100 |
| ALLSWORTH PARK | 1 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $1,857 psf | 70/100 |
Condos 1–2km Away
Condominiums between 1km and 2km from Singapore Polytechnic.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINETREE HILL | 1.1 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,486 psf |
| NAVA GROVE | 1.1 km | D21 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,493 psf |
| MOUNT SINAI RESIDENCES | 1.1 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1885 | $611 psf |
| THE CLEMENT CANOPY | 1.1 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $1,814 psf |
| ELTA | 1.2 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,558 psf |
| CLAVON | 1.2 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $1,870 psf |
| THE ROCHESTER RESIDENCES | 1.3 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | $1,496 psf |
| VILLAS HOLLAND | 1.3 km | D10 | — | — |
| MCMAHON PARK | 1.3 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1877 | $2,314 psf |
| MARYLAND ESTATE | 1.4 km | D10 | — | — |
| ASHLEY GREEN | 1.4 km | D10 | — | — |
| BLOSSOMS BY THE PARK | 1.4 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,446 psf |
| AMSTERDAM APARTMENTS | 1.4 km | D10 | — | — |
| ONE-NORTH EDEN | 1.5 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,054 psf |
| KENT VALE | 1.5 km | D5 | — | — |
| CLEMENTI GARDENS | 1.5 km | D21 | Freehold | $2,102 psf |
| PASIR PANJANG GARDENS | 1.5 km | D5 | Freehold | $2,139 psf |
| CLEMENTI GREEN | 1.6 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,560 psf |
| THE CLEMENTVALE | 1.6 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,281 psf |
| LINK RESIDENCE @ HOLLAND | 1.6 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,842 psf |
| THE HILL @ONE-NORTH | 1.6 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | $2,494 psf |
| ONE-NORTH RESIDENCES | 1.6 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | $1,545 psf |
| EWART PARK | 1.6 km | D10 | — | — |
| MING TECK PARK | 1.6 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $2,454 psf |
| QUEEN ASTRID GARDENS | 1.6 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $2,281 psf |
| VILLAEA VISTA | 1.6 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,759 psf |
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 1.7 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,946 psf |
| QUEEN ASTRID PARK | 1.7 km | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1876 | $2,704 psf |
| HOLLAND RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,000 psf |
| ONE HOLLAND VILLAGE RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $2,841 psf |
| OEI TIONG HAM PARK RESIDENCES | 1.7 km | D10 | — | — |
| THE PARC CONDOMINIUM | 1.8 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,699 psf |
| THE FORD @ HOLLAND | 1.8 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,014 psf |
| WEST BAY CONDOMINIUM | 1.8 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1991 | $1,063 psf |
| HOLLAND GREEN | 1.8 km | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $1,065 psf |
| BAN GUAN PARK | 1.8 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,376 psf |
| URBAN EDGE @ HOLLAND V | 1.9 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,819 psf |
| WESTPEAK TERRACE | 1.9 km | D5 | Freehold | $1,937 psf |
| HOLLAND VILLAGE | 1.9 km | D10 | — | — |
| VAN HOLLAND | 1.9 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,865 psf |
| VENTURA HEIGHTS | 1.9 km | D10 | Freehold | $819 psf |
| WESTCOVE CONDOMINIUM | 1.9 km | D5 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 | $1,052 psf |
| OEI TIONG HAM PARK | 2 km | D10 | Freehold | $2,219 psf |
| CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT | 2 km | D10 | Freehold | $1,700 psf |
| FREESIA WOODS | 2 km | D21 | Freehold | $1,618 psf |
| FORD PLACE | 2 km | D10 | — | — |
Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)
Condos within 1km of Singapore Polytechnic with a track record of 3-bedroom or larger transactions — the layouts most families actually need.
| Condo | Distance | District | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARBELLA | 440m | D10 | $2,204 psf |
| HOLLAND GROVE | 470m | D10 | $1,548 psf |
| HOLLLAND GROVE PARK | 490m | D10 | $2,129 psf |
| VILLAGE TOWER | 510m | D10 | $1,896 psf |
| LEIGHWOODS | 520m | D10 | $1,664 psf |
| HOLLAND GROVE PARK | 550m | D10 | $2,327 psf |
| FONTANA HEIGHTS | 570m | D10 | $1,945 psf |
| BEAVERTON COURT | 670m | D10 | $1,816 psf |
| MONTVIEW | 700m | D10 | $1,946 psf |
| MOUNT SINAI | 700m | D10 | $2,618 psf |
| CAVENDISH PARK | 750m | D21 | $1,457 psf |
| THE TRIZON | 780m | D10 | $1,968 psf |
Overlapping School Catchments
Sitting near several schools broadens your options and supports rental demand. Other schools whose catchment overlaps Singapore Polytechnic:
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Secondary) — 350m
- United World College of South East Asia (Dover) (International) — 670m
- NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Jc) — 730m
- Dover Court International School (International) — 800m
The private condos list ranked by distance to Singapore Polytechnic 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 Singapore Polytechnic 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 within 1km of Singapore Polytechnic?
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What is the cheapest condo near Singapore Polytechnic?
Do condos near Singapore Polytechnic cost more?
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.
Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?
The official source is URA for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances use the haversine (straight-line) formula, matching how MOE measures home-school distance.
- School locations from MOE; condo prices from URA caveats.
- P1 phases, 1km/2km priority and balloting outcomes: always verify on the official MOE and OneMap School Query pages.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.