Proximity to Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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: Somerset (North-South Line)
- Condos within 500m: 52
- Condos within 1km: 184
- Avg PSF nearby: $2,411 psf
Station Overview
Somerset is a station on the North-South Line. There are 52 condos within walking distance (500m) and 184 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Somerset MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTREPOINT | 180m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | 66 | $2,682 psf |
| THE METZ | 230m | D9 | Freehold | 169 | $2,618 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE RESIDENCES | 250m | D9 | Freehold | 84 | $2,088 psf |
| 8 HULLET | 270m | D9 | — | 44 | $3,079 psf |
| DEVONSHIRE BUILDING | 270m | D9 | — | 8 | — |
| ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE | 270m | D9 | Freehold | 72 | $2,238 psf |
| EBER GARDENS | 280m | D9 | — | 8 | — |
| HULLET RISE | 280m | D9 | — | 32 | — |
| DEVONSHIRE 12 | 290m | D9 | Freehold | 20 | $2,075 psf |
| KILLINEY 118 | 290m | D9 | Freehold | 30 | $2,095 psf |
| CAIRNHILL CONSERVATION AREA | 300m | D9 | Freehold | — | $3,891 psf |
| DUBLIN ROAD FLATS | 300m | D9 | Freehold | — | $1,991 psf |
| THE BEAUMONT | 320m | D9 | Freehold | 64 | $2,473 psf |
| OXLEY MANSION | 330m | D9 | — | 2 | — |
| THE SUITES AT CENTRAL | 330m | D9 | Freehold | 157 | $2,493 psf |
| URBAN SUITES | 330m | D9 | Freehold | 165 | $2,906 psf |
| THE BAYRON | 340m | D9 | — | 96 | — |
| CAIRNHILL NINE | 350m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 268 | $2,471 psf |
| DUBLIN LODGE | 350m | D9 | Freehold | — | $2,527 psf |
| LLOYD COURT | 350m | D9 | Freehold | 25 | $1,780 psf |
| THE ABODE AT DEVONSHIRE | 350m | D9 | Freehold | 26 | $2,009 psf |
| LLOYD SIXTYFIVE | 370m | D9 | Freehold | 76 | $3,801 psf |
| ONE OXLEY RISE | 370m | D9 | Freehold | 89 | $2,007 psf |
| ORCHARD COURT | 390m | D9 | 993 yrs lease commencing from 1973 | 96 | $1,622 psf |
| BRENTWOOD | 400m | D9 | — | 9 | — |
| ONE DEVONSHIRE | 400m | D9 | Freehold | 152 | $2,726 psf |
| OXLEY NEO RESIDENCES | 400m | D9 | — | — | — |
| ST THOMAS SUITES | 400m | D9 | Freehold | 176 | $2,221 psf |
| URBAN RESORT CONDOMINIUM | 420m | D9 | Freehold | 64 | $2,406 psf |
| ESPADA | 430m | D9 | Freehold | 232 | $2,398 psf |
| HIJAUAN | 430m | D9 | Freehold | 41 | $2,006 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ KILLINEY | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 68 | $2,266 psf |
| SAM KIANG MANSIONS | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 53 | $2,064 psf |
| ST THOMAS COURT | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 11 | $1,921 psf |
| THE BOUTIQ | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 130 | $1,977 psf |
| WATERSCAPE AT CAVENAGH | 440m | D9 | Freehold | 200 | $1,994 psf |
| EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREA | 450m | D9 | Freehold | — | $4,178 psf |
| GRANGE INFINITE | 450m | D9 | Freehold | 68 | $2,574 psf |
| THE BOTANIC ON LLOYD | 450m | D9 | Freehold | 66 | $2,219 psf |
| ST THOMAS LODGE | 460m | D9 | — | 5 | — |
| ST THOMAS VILLE | 460m | D9 | — | 23 | — |
| LLOYD MANSION | 470m | D9 | — | 9 | — |
| RESIDENCES AT 338A | 470m | D9 | Freehold | 46 | $2,066 psf |
| SKYLINE 360 @ SAINT THOMAS WALK | 480m | D9 | Freehold | 61 | $2,494 psf |
| SKYPARK | 480m | D9 | Freehold | 56 | $1,792 psf |
| TOP TEN | 480m | D9 | Freehold | 10 | $1,755 psf |
| OXLEY GARDEN | 490m | D9 | Freehold | 46 | $1,882 psf |
| THE LAURELS | 490m | D9 | Freehold | 229 | $2,675 psf |
| VALLEY MANSION | 490m | D9 | Freehold | 10 | $1,764 psf |
| 111 EMERALD HILL | 500m | D9 | Freehold | 40 | $2,318 psf |
| 336 RIVER VALLEY | 500m | D9 | — | 60 | — |
| GRANGE HEIGHTS | 500m | D9 | Freehold | 120 | $1,915 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Somerset MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMERALD APARTMENTS | 510m | D9 | — | — |
| OXLEY RESIDENCE | 510m | D9 | Freehold | $1,996 psf |
| CAVENAGH GARDENS | 520m | D9 | Freehold | $1,524 psf |
| CLAREMONT | 520m | D9 | Freehold | $1,989 psf |
| LEONIE PARC VIEW | 520m | D9 | Freehold | $2,451 psf |
| LA CRYSTAL | 530m | D9 | Freehold | $2,059 psf |
| RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL | 540m | D9 | Freehold | $2,335 psf |
| TAN CHIN TUAN MANSION | 540m | D9 | — | — |
| RICHMOND PARK | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $3,062 psf |
| VISIONCREST | 550m | D9 | Freehold | $2,255 psf |
| 283 STUDIO | 560m | D9 | — | $1,953 psf |
| CAIRNHILL CREST | 560m | D9 | Freehold | $2,191 psf |
| TWO8ONE STUDIO | 560m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,323 psf |
| 8 SAINT THOMAS | 570m | D9 | — | $2,743 psf |
| ATTITUDE AT KIM YAM | 570m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,129 psf |
| TEOCHEW SAIHO RESIDENCE | 570m | D9 | — | — |
| VILLE ROYALE | 570m | D9 | Freehold | $1,851 psf |
| NEW FUTURA | 580m | D9 | Freehold | $4,021 psf |
| RIVERIA GARDENS | 580m | D9 | Freehold | $2,361 psf |
| WILMER HOUSE | 580m | D9 | — | — |
| PINE RESIDENCES | 590m | D9 | — | — |
| THE IVERIA | 590m | D9 | Freehold | $2,586 psf |
| ASPEN LINQ | 600m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $1,835 psf |
| HILL HOUSE | 600m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $3,094 psf |
| RIVERDALE RESIDENCE | 600m | D9 | — | — |
| RV ALTITUDE | 600m | D9 | Freehold | $2,735 psf |
| OUE TWIN PEAKS | 610m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $2,271 psf |
| THE OXLEY | 610m | D9 | — | — |
| BELLE VUE RESIDENCES | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $1,994 psf |
| HOLLYWOOD APARTMENTS | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $1,919 psf |
| LUMA | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $1,986 psf |
| URBANA | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $2,378 psf |
| LA VILLE | 630m | D15 | Freehold | $2,321 psf |
| LANGSTON VILLE | 630m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $1,846 psf |
| THE REGALIA | 630m | D9 | Freehold | $2,209 psf |
| NUTMEG COURT | 640m | D9 | — | — |
| OXLEY EDGE | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $2,005 psf |
| THE VERV @ RV | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $2,048 psf |
| CAIRNHILL PLAZA | 650m | D9 | Freehold | $1,889 psf |
| CAVENAGH LODGE | 650m | D9 | — | — |
| EURO-ASIA COURT | 650m | D9 | Freehold | $1,994 psf |
| THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL | 650m | D9 | Freehold | $2,266 psf |
| LEONIE CONDOTEL | 660m | D9 | — | — |
| THE MORNINGSIDE | 660m | D9 | Freehold | $2,033 psf |
| 2 RVG | 670m | D9 | — | $2,103 psf |
| HELIOS RESIDENCES | 670m | D9 | Freehold | $2,379 psf |
| LUCKY PLAZA | 680m | D9 | Freehold | $2,019 psf |
| ELIZABETH TOWER | 690m | D9 | Freehold | $1,884 psf |
| THE AVENIR | 700m | D9 | Freehold | $3,190 psf |
| CAIRNHILL ASTORIA | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $1,859 psf |
| LEONIE GARDENS | 710m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1990 | $1,746 psf |
| LEONIE HILL RESIDENCES | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $2,301 psf |
| MARTIN PLACE RESIDENCES | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $2,547 psf |
| VALLEY LODGE | 720m | D9 | — | — |
| RHAPSODY ON MOUNT ELIZABETH | 730m | D9 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| WATERFORD RESIDENCE | 730m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $1,861 psf |
| ASPEN HEIGHTS | 740m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,138 psf |
| CAVENAGH FORTUNA | 740m | D9 | — | — |
| HILLTOPS | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $3,337 psf |
| HORIZON TOWERS | 750m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1979 | $1,389 psf |
| LEONIE TOWERS | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $1,904 psf |
| THE LUMOS | 750m | D9 | Freehold | $2,354 psf |
| ALBA | 760m | D9 | Freehold | $3,160 psf |
| KIMSIA PARK | 760m | D9 | Freehold | $3,704 psf |
| OAKWOOD STUDIOS SINGAPORE | 760m | D9 | — | — |
| RIVERSHIRE | 770m | D9 | Freehold | $2,240 psf |
| KIM SIA COURT | 780m | D9 | Freehold | $2,088 psf |
| STARLIGHT SUITES | 780m | D9 | Freehold | $2,002 psf |
| THE IMPERIAL | 780m | D9 | Freehold | $2,353 psf |
| LEONIE SUITES | 790m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2002 | $1,867 psf |
| THE PROMONT | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $2,155 psf |
| OLEANAS RESIDENCE | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,007 psf |
| 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA | 810m | D9 | — | $1,593 psf |
| ELIZABETH HEIGHTS | 810m | D9 | Freehold | $1,998 psf |
| SUITES AT ORCHARD | 810m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2007 | $1,991 psf |
| RIVER VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA | 820m | D9 | — | — |
| YONG AN PARK | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $2,178 psf |
| ACORN | 830m | D9 | — | — |
| THE WHARF RESIDENCE | 830m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,253 psf |
| CASA CAIRNHILL | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,180 psf |
| CAVENAGH HOUSE | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $1,900 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL II | 840m | D9 | Freehold | $2,110 psf |
| CAIRNHILL RESIDENCES | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $2,492 psf |
| MARTIN MODERN | 850m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2016 | $2,739 psf |
| RIVA LODGE | 850m | D9 | — | — |
| RV POINT | 850m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,056 psf |
| SCOTTS SQUARE | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $3,393 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL I | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $2,058 psf |
| HAUS ON HANDY | 860m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $2,695 psf |
| ROBERTSON EDGE | 860m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,034 psf |
| THE ORCHARD RESIDENCES | 860m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $3,149 psf |
| EQUITY HEIGHTS | 870m | D9 | — | — |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES SINGAPORE CAIRNHILL | 870m | D9 | Freehold | $4,152 psf |
| CAIRNHILL 16 | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $2,868 psf |
| GAMBIER COURT | 880m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,628 psf |
| PATERSON SUITES | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $2,664 psf |
| THE COSMOPOLITAN | 880m | D9 | Freehold | $2,547 psf |
| VIVACE | 880m | D9 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1841 | $2,058 psf |
| ORCHARD SOPHIA | 890m | D9 | Freehold | $2,830 psf |
| RIVER GREEN | 890m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,138 psf |
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 900m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,728 psf |
| SAPPHIRE 99 | 900m | D9 | — | — |
| THE PATERSON | 900m | D9 | Freehold | $2,381 psf |
| VIDA | 900m | D9 | Freehold | $2,113 psf |
| 1919 | 910m | D9 | — | $2,032 psf |
| MOUNT SOPHIA SUITES | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $1,810 psf |
| SUITES @ SOPHIA | 910m | D9 | — | — |
| MARTIN EDGE | 930m | D9 | Freehold | $1,612 psf |
| NOMU | 930m | D9 | Freehold | $2,452 psf |
| THE EDGE ON CAIRNHILL | 930m | D9 | Freehold | $2,305 psf |
| SOPHIA VIEW | 940m | D9 | — | — |
| THE CAIRNHILL | 940m | D9 | — | — |
| THE VERMONT ON CAIRNHILL | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,401 psf |
| CASA NOVACREST | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $1,886 psf |
| CITYVISTA RESIDENCES | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,011 psf |
| HIGH POINT | 950m | D9 | — | — |
| MARTIN NO 38 | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $2,519 psf |
| SOPHIA 98 | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $1,868 psf |
| THE LUXE | 950m | D9 | — | — |
| WILKIE 87 | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $1,561 psf |
| WILKIE COURT | 950m | D9 | Freehold | $1,388 psf |
| VALLEY PARK | 960m | D10 | 999 yrs lease commencing from 1877 | $2,078 psf |
| ESTILO | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $1,718 psf |
| FRASER RESIDENCE ORCHARD SINGAPORE | 970m | D9 | — | — |
| KLIMT CAIRNHILL | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $3,553 psf |
| PARC SOPHIA | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $1,747 psf |
| PATERSON RESIDENCE | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $2,531 psf |
| THE INSPIRA | 970m | D9 | Freehold | $2,174 psf |
| UE SQUARE | 970m | D9 | 929 yrs lease commencing from 1953 | $2,048 psf |
| RIVERGATE | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,735 psf |
| THE TRILLIUM | 990m | D9 | Freehold | $2,559 psf |
| JIA | 1 km | D9 | Freehold | $1,353 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset MRT?
What is the average PSF near Somerset MRT?
How is the distance to Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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.