Overview & Key Facts
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is a condominium at MOUNT SOPHIA in District 9 (CCR), developed by CENTREPOINT PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 313 units, completed in 2007.
Location & Connectivity
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is approximately 260m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with 18 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 260m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 260m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 260m |
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 520m |
| Bras Basah | Circle Line | 690m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 700m |
Schools & Education
14 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 630m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 640m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 760m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 880m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 900m |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 26 | $1,587 psf | $1,377,873 |
| 3 BR | 15 | $1,575 psf | $1,663,193 |
| 4 BR | 24 | $1,728 psf | $2,474,537 |
| 5+ BR | 7 | $1,190 psf | $2,752,286 |
Market Position
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA has recorded 72 sales at an average price of $1,936,493.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | $5,202/mo | $1,377,873 | 4.53% |
| 3 BR | $6,676/mo | $1,663,193 | 4.82% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | $1,511 psf | — |
| 2022 | 13 | $1,501 psf | ↓ 0.7% |
| 2023 | 12 | $1,565 psf | ↑ 4.3% |
| 2024 | 18 | $1,608 psf | ↑ 2.8% |
| 2025 | 15 | $1,711 psf | ↑ 6.4% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,833 psf | ↑ 7.1% |
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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA prices have climbed 21.3% since 2021.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.6 as of June 2026 — up 1.2% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,730 psf | 584 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,138 psf | 493 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,242 psf | 426 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
Lease Analysis
With 80 years remaining on its 99-year lease, 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, tertiary student housing and yield-focused investors. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
Verdict
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is a development in District 9 (CCR), with 313 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.
At ~$1,726 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (560m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 72 transactions
- Rental data: 674 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Apr 2026 · 72 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats