For digest readers, the four numbers that matter for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) in December 2025 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 transacted activity reading for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) 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 December 2025 monthly market digest digest for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) sits within a defined cycle context. District 26 sits within the broader Singapore private residential cycle. 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 2025-12).
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- Sales volume: 18 transactions
- Average PSF: $2,100 psf (↑ 2.1% MoM)
- Rental volume: 56 leases, avg $4,378/mo
- OCR · D26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf)
Monthly Overview
District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf) recorded 18 sales transactions in December 2025 at an average PSF of $2,100 psf. The rental market saw 56 new leases.
property edged up 2.1% to $1,021 psf — modest but positive momentum. Volume slumped to just 18 in this period, a 90% drop from the trailing average — thin liquidity.
Notable Transactions
The highest-value transactions in District 26 during December 2025.
| Property | Price | PSF | Type | Sale Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGLEAF GARDEN | $6,200,000 | $1,586 psf | 5 BR | Resale |
| TEACHERS' HOUSING ESTATE | $5,180,000 | $2,871 psf | 4 BR | Resale |
| THE SPRINGSIDE | $4,080,000 | $2,453 psf | 4 BR | Resale |
| THE SPRINGSIDE | $3,880,000 | $2,101 psf | 4 BR | Resale |
| LENTORIA | $3,245,000 | $2,412 psf | 3 BR | New Sale |
Most Active Condos
Condos with the highest transaction volume in District 26.
| Property | Transactions | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|
| LENTORIA | 5 | $2,432 psf |
| MEADOWS @ PEIRCE | 2 | $1,409 psf |
| CASTLE GREEN | 2 | $1,420 psf |
| THE SPRINGSIDE | 2 | $2,277 psf |
| LENTOR MODERN | 2 | $2,430 psf |
Recent PSF Trend (6 Months)
| Period | Volume | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 36 | $1,940 psf |
| 2025-08 | 912 | $2,168 psf |
| 2025-09 | 25 | $2,181 psf |
| 2025-10 | 48 | $2,156 psf |
| 2025-11 | 28 | $2,056 psf |
| 2025-12 | 18 | $2,100 psf |
Bedroom Distribution
3 BR units dominated with 38.9% of transactions in District 26 during December 2025.
| Unit Type | Transactions | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 7 | $2,215 psf |
| 4 BR | 5 | $2,285 psf |
| 5 BR | 2 | $1,351 psf |
| 1 BR | 2 | $2,101 psf |
| 2 BR | 2 | $1,982 psf |
The December 2025 period’s transacted activity for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) 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 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) in December 2025, the dispersion across these categories is the more informative reading than the headline median. Use District 26 page 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 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) fall into which category.
The embedded chart for this monthly market digest digest of District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) in December 2025 visualises the transacted 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 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf)’s December 2025 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 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) 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 December 2025, the forward variables for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) transacted 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 2025-12).
FAQ
How many transactions were recorded in District 26 in December 2025?
What was the average PSF in District 26 in December 2025?
Which condo had the most transactions in District 26?
What does the December 2025 monthly market digest reading for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) indicate?
The reading is a snapshot of transacted activity in December 2025 for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) on the transacted 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 2025-12).
How was this transacted activity figure computed?
The figure is derived from URA REALIS caveats for District 26 (Upper Thomson / Springleaf) filed during December 2025. transacted 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 December 2025’s transacted 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 December 2025 and revised every month.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Transaction data from URA REALIS.
We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.