Proximity to Upper Thomson 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 Upper Thomson 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 Upper Thomson 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: Upper Thomson (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Condos within 500m: 19
- Condos within 1km: 41
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,739 psf
Station Overview
Upper Thomson is a station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. There are 19 condos within walking distance (500m) and 41 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Upper Thomson MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON RIDGE ESTATE | 140m | D20 | — | — | — |
| THOMSON RIDGE | 140m | D20 | Freehold | — | $1,846 psf |
| GRANDIOSO 8 | 150m | D20 | Freehold | 6 | $987 psf |
| KELIVILLE | 170m | D20 | — | 16 | — |
| CENTURION 12 | 180m | D20 | Freehold | 8 | $1,058 psf |
| THOMSON V TWO | 190m | D20 | Freehold | 74 | $1,630 psf |
| THOMSON PARK | 190m | D20 | Freehold | — | $1,992 psf |
| THOMSON V ONE | 210m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | 21 | $1,426 psf |
| BRIGHTHILL RESIDENCES | 230m | D20 | Freehold | — | $2,580 psf |
| ARTISAN 8 | 250m | D20 | Freehold | 22 | $2,392 psf |
| SIN MING PLAZA | 260m | D20 | Freehold | 102 | $1,451 psf |
| SOO CHOW GARDEN | 280m | D20 | Freehold | — | $2,311 psf |
| 3BHC | 290m | D20 | — | 15 | $817 psf |
| THOMSON IMPERIAL COURT | 350m | D20 | Freehold | 36 | $1,291 psf |
| YEW LIAN PARK | 370m | D20 | Freehold | — | $2,027 psf |
| NEW SOO CHOW GARDENS | 370m | D20 | Freehold | — | $2,173 psf |
| 183 LONGHAUS | 380m | D20 | — | 40 | $1,762 psf |
| THOMSON PLAZA | 400m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1976 | 20 | $709 psf |
| THOMSON THREE | 470m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2012 | 435 | $1,840 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Upper Thomson MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMSON GARDEN ESTATE | 540m | D20 | Freehold | $2,632 psf |
| THOMSON VIEW CONDOMINIUM | 590m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1975 | $1,309 psf |
| JADESCAPE | 600m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $2,107 psf |
| ADELPHI PARK ESTATE | 610m | D20 | Freehold | $1,991 psf |
| THREE 11 | 650m | D20 | Freehold | $1,975 psf |
| BISHAN POINT | 650m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,425 psf |
| THE WINDSOR | 720m | D20 | Freehold | $1,528 psf |
| COUNTRY ESQUIRE | 740m | D20 | Freehold | $1,686 psf |
| PRIVE | 740m | D19 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $1,315 psf |
| MARYMOUNT VIEW | 790m | D20 | Freehold | $1,543 psf |
| COUNTRY GRANDEUR | 790m | D20 | Freehold | $1,834 psf |
| THOMSON IMPRESSIONS | 800m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $1,847 psf |
| TRESALVEO | 840m | D20 | Freehold | $1,795 psf |
| SEASONS VIEW | 870m | D20 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1996 | $1,335 psf |
| FULTON HILL | 870m | D20 | Freehold | $1,817 psf |
| BOONVIEW | 890m | D20 | Freehold | $1,619 psf |
| CORAL PARK | 890m | D20 | Freehold | $2,258 psf |
| THE INGLEWOOD | 890m | D20 | Freehold | $1,834 psf |
| FLAME TREE PARK | 950m | D20 | Freehold | $1,728 psf |
| WINDSOR PARK | 960m | D20 | Freehold | $1,599 psf |
| FABER GARDEN CONDOMINIUM | 970m | D20 | Freehold | $1,769 psf |
| SIN MING CENTRE | 1 km | D20 | Freehold | $3,177 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Upper Thomson 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 (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 Upper Thomson 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
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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.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.