District 23 (Choa Chu Kang, Dairy Farm, Hillview, Bukit Panjang) — 2024 Annual Review

District Yearly Last reviewed

For digest readers, the four numbers that matter for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) in year 2024 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 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) 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 2024 yearly review digest for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) sits within a defined cycle context. The 2024 District 23 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 2024).

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Source: URA REALIS

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Key Takeaways
  • Sales volume: 2197 (↑ 17.7% YoY)
  • Average PSF: $1,590 psf (↑ 4.4% YoY)
  • Total transaction value: $3,711,932,418
  • Rentals: 3524 at avg $3,927/mo

2024 Overview

District 23 (Choa Chu Kang, Dairy Farm, Hillview, Bukit Panjang) recorded 2197 private condo sales in 2024, totalling $3,711,932,418 in transaction value at an average PSF of $1,590 psf.

Monthly Breakdown

Monthly breakdown D23 2024
MonthTransactionsAvg PSF
Jan412$1,608 psf
Feb115$1,529 psf
Mar225$1,603 psf
Apr202$1,609 psf
May204$1,588 psf
Jun150$1,579 psf
Jul146$1,597 psf
Aug120$1,545 psf
Sep210$1,613 psf
Oct165$1,575 psf
Nov135$1,585 psf
Dec113$1,565 psf
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Top Condos by Volume

Top condos by volume D23
CondoTransactionsAvg PSF
LUMINA GRAND438$1,514 psf
HILLHAVEN266$2,102 psf
THE BOTANY AT DAIRY FARM158$2,026 psf
SOL ACRES158$1,429 psf
THE MYST132$2,118 psf

Top Condos by PSF

Top condos by PSF D23
CondoAvg PSFTransactionsAvg Price
PAVILION PARK$2,353 psf12$4,078,648
CASHEW VILLAS$2,157 psf4$4,295,000
THE MYST$2,118 psf132$2,029,273
HILLHAVEN$2,102 psf266$1,799,830
THE BOTANY AT DAIRY FARM$2,026 psf158$2,261,582

Bedroom Distribution

Bedroom distribution D23
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio38$1,681 psf$798,202
1 BR287$1,859 psf$1,202,911
2 BR394$1,644 psf$1,398,307
3 BR1,189$1,535 psf$1,698,356
4 BR218$1,522 psf$2,336,520
5+ BR71$1,275 psf$3,615,863

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions in District 23 during 2024:

Notable transactions D23 2024
CondoPricePSFTypeFloor
GREEN HILL ESTATE$15,500,000$1,067 psf5 BR-
GREEN HILL ESTATE$14,188,888$1,258 psf5 BR-
GREEN HILL ESTATE$12,680,000$1,342 psf5 BR-
PHOENIX HEIGHTS$7,300,000$1,167 psf5 BR-
HILLVIEW ESTATE$5,950,000$1,408 psf5 BR-
💡 Estimated Gross Rental Yield
Based on 3524 rental transactions at an average rent of $3,927/mo and average sale price of $1,689,546, the estimated gross yield for District 23 in 2024 is approximately 2.79%.

Year-over-Year Comparison

Compared to 2023:

  • Sales volume increased by 17.7% (1867 → 2197)
  • Average PSF rose by 4.4% ($1,523 psf → $1,590 psf)

The year 2024 period’s private residential activity for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) 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 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) in year 2024, the dispersion across these categories is the more informative reading than the headline median. Use District 23 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 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) fall into which category.

The embedded chart for this yearly review digest of District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) in year 2024 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 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang)’s year 2024 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 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) 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 2024, the forward variables for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) 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 2024).

FAQ

How did District 23 perform in 2024?
District 23 (Choa Chu Kang, Dairy Farm, Hillview, Bukit Panjang) recorded 2197 sales at avg PSF of $1,590 psf in 2024.
What does the year 2024 yearly review reading for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) indicate?

The reading is a snapshot of transacted activity in year 2024 for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) 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 2024).

How was this private residential activity figure computed?

The figure is derived from URA REALIS caveats for District 23 (Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang) filed during year 2024. 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 2024’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 2024 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.