District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) — 2022 Annual Review

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For digest readers, the four numbers that matter for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) in year 2022 are: (a) transacted volume relative to trailing-12-month averages, (b) median PSF for the comparable-quality sample, (c) gross rental yield (where applicable), and (d) the segment-mix composition that influenced the headline aggregate. Cross-reference the chart in this digest against URA REALIS for verified caveat-level detail, and against the URA Property Price Index for the quarterly cycle-level benchmark.

The private residential activity reading for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) reflects the interplay between (1) the policy environment (IRAS ABSD rates for buyer-side cooling, IRAS BSD rates for the standard upfront stamp), (2) the financing cost environment (MAS SORA dashboard for the floating-rate benchmark plus typical 0.6–0.85% bank spread = ~4.0% all-in), and (3) the MAS TDSR / cooling measures explainer that caps debt-servicing at 55% of gross income. Each of these levers can shift period-to-period readings independently.

The year 2022 yearly review digest for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) sits within a defined cycle context. The 2022 District 14 private residential market reflected both the broader Singapore cycle and district-specific demand-supply dynamics. This digest reads the period’s data alongside the structural framework set by Singapore’s post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime — foreigner ABSD at 60%, Singapore Citizen second-property ABSD at 20%, 3M SORA in the 3.0–3.5% band — that shapes how the raw figures translate into actionable buyer or seller decisions (as of 2022).

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Source: URA REALIS

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Key Takeaways
  • Sales volume: 1040 (↓ 17.1% YoY)
  • Average PSF: $1,565 psf (↑ 4.6% YoY)
  • Total transaction value: $1,624,633,603
  • Rentals: 5323 at avg $3,325/mo

2022 Overview

District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) recorded 1040 private condo sales in 2022, totalling $1,624,633,603 in transaction value at an average PSF of $1,565 psf.

Monthly Breakdown

Monthly breakdown D14 2022
MonthTransactionsAvg PSF
Jan81$1,491 psf
Feb74$1,556 psf
Mar108$1,506 psf
Apr127$1,494 psf
May106$1,591 psf
Jun91$1,577 psf
Jul90$1,542 psf
Aug86$1,587 psf
Sep86$1,599 psf
Oct75$1,675 psf
Nov62$1,623 psf
Dec54$1,631 psf
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Top Condos by Volume

Top condos by volume D14
CondoTransactionsAvg PSF
URBAN TREASURES91$2,010 psf
SIMS URBAN OASIS91$1,665 psf
PARC ESTA73$2,049 psf
MORI52$1,913 psf
EUHABITAT51$1,284 psf

Top Condos by PSF

Top condos by PSF D14
CondoAvg PSFTransactionsAvg Price
PARK PLACE RESIDENCES AT PLQ$2,151 psf16$1,455,313
PARC ESTA$2,049 psf73$1,397,017
URBAN TREASURES$2,010 psf91$1,621,768
ARENA RESIDENCES$1,987 psf4$1,397,997
SIN CHUAN GARDEN$1,920 psf3$3,603,333

Bedroom Distribution

Bedroom distribution D14
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio172$1,614 psf$713,654
1 BR247$1,689 psf$1,028,810
2 BR182$1,640 psf$1,364,599
3 BR287$1,424 psf$1,595,815
4 BR88$1,469 psf$2,244,417
5+ BR64$1,502 psf$5,373,506

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions in District 14 during 2022:

Notable transactions D14 2022
CondoPricePSFTypeFloor
BAODE BUILDING$27,000,000$1,572 psf5 BR01 to 05
FRANKEL ESTATE$13,938,383$1,754 psf5 BR-
FRANKEL ESTATE$9,080,000$1,998 psf5 BR-
FRANKEL ESTATE$8,700,000$2,190 psf5 BR-
FRANKEL ESTATE$8,500,000$1,906 psf5 BR-
💡 Estimated Gross Rental Yield
Based on 5323 rental transactions at an average rent of $3,325/mo and average sale price of $1,562,148, the estimated gross yield for District 14 in 2022 is approximately 2.55%.

Year-over-Year Comparison

Compared to 2021:

  • Sales volume decreased by 17.1% (1255 → 1040)
  • Average PSF rose by 4.6% ($1,496 psf → $1,565 psf)

The year 2022 period’s private residential activity for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) reflects specific micro-level drivers. Within the aggregate figure, individual sub-segments (different unit types, floor bands, tenure types) typically move at different rates — the period’s ‘top movers’ are units or sub-cohorts whose performance deviated meaningfully from the mean. For investors and sellers, identifying these movers is more useful than the headline average because the mean smooths out the dispersion that creates actual buying or selling opportunities.

Typical top-mover categories in any digest period include: (a) freehold units in 99-year-dominated districts that command a meaningful tenure premium, (b) high-floor units in projects with strong views or panoramic orientation (5–15% PSF premium vs low-floor in same project), (c) recently-renovated stock that commands ~5–10% premium over comparable un-renovated transacted PSF, and (d) units close to recently-opened MRT lines or new developments that create proximity-premium uplift. For District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) in year 2022, the dispersion across these categories is the more informative reading than the headline median. Use District 14 for cross-reference.

Conversely, soft-mover categories typically include 99-year leasehold stock approaching financing-window thresholds (lease <30 years), units with unfavourable orientation or noise exposure, and developments where MCST management quality has degraded. Cross-reference URA REALIS for the per-project caveats and assess which projects in District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) fall into which category.

The embedded chart for this yearly review digest of District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) in year 2022 visualises the private residential activity trajectory. The two readings to focus on are (1) the absolute level versus the trailing-12-month mean, and (2) the direction of change across the most recent 3–4 periods. A single-period spike or trough is rarely informative; sustained directional movement across multiple periods signals a structural shift worth acting on.

For comparative context, place District 14 (Geylang / Eunos)’s year 2022 reading against (a) the corresponding national-level URA Property Price Index figure for the segment, and (b) the equivalent reading in adjacent districts or towns. The relative positioning — whether District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) is leading or lagging the national segment — informs whether the period’s reading is geography-specific or part of a broader cycle move. Use price heatmap for district-level visual comparison and district comparison for direct numeric benchmarking.

Looking ahead from year 2022, the forward variables for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) private residential activity are (a) the URA Government Land Sales pipeline within a 1km radius, which determines new-supply pressure, (b) the SORA trajectory over the next 2–4 quarters, which shapes mortgage-driven affordability, and (c) any local infrastructure changes (new MRT stations, school openings, redevelopment of neighbouring plots) that could shift relative attractiveness. Track these via URA REALIS and the MAS SORA dashboard (as of 2022).

FAQ

How did District 14 perform in 2022?
District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) recorded 1040 sales at avg PSF of $1,565 psf in 2022.
What does the year 2022 yearly review reading for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) indicate?

The reading is a snapshot of transacted activity in year 2022 for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) on the private residential activity dimension. Single-period readings are most informative when read against trailing-12-month and same-period-prior-year benchmarks. Pull verified caveats from URA REALIS for transaction-level detail (as of 2022).

How was this private residential activity figure computed?

The figure is derived from URA REALIS caveats for District 14 (Geylang / Eunos) filed during year 2022. private residential activity computations follow standard methodologies: gross yield = annual rent / purchase price for the same unit cohort; transacted PSF = price / floor area; volume = caveat count for the segment. For HDB digests the equivalent source is the HDB resale portal.

How does this period compare to the same period a year ago?

Year-over-year comparison strips out seasonality. The most informative read is whether year 2022’s private residential activity reading is materially above or below the equivalent period one year earlier, controlling for the broader Singapore property cycle. Use the URA Property Price Index for cycle-level context.

What policy environment shaped this reading?

The reading sits within the post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime: foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55% per the MAS TDSR / cooling measures explainer. SORA-linked mortgage rates near 4.0% effective shape the affordability ceiling. These structural variables affect demand-side composition across all digest periods since 2023.

Should I act on this digest?

Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For owner-occupiers with 10+ year horizons, single-period digest readings rarely trigger action. For sellers or short-horizon investors, sustained directional moves across 3–4 periods may indicate timing windows. Cross-reference your specific buyer profile via the IRAS BSD rates and CPF home ownership rules alongside the digest data.

Methodology & Sources

Figures below are drawn from full-year 2022 data and revised annually.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.