ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — April 2024

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 9,353 transactions recorded in April 2024 (+1.1% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,738, down 9.3% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,400 (+2.3% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 277 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3.04% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 9,353 total transactions in April 2024, up 1.1% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,143 units with a median price of $1,738 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,210 leases at a median rent of $4,400/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Punggol Digital District Guide — How a Tech Hub Changes Property Values.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in April 2024:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
SIN MING CENTRED20$49,000,000$3,17715,425Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$36,018,888$1,87519,207Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$28,999,999$2,19813,191Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$28,999,999$2,19813,191Resale
WATTEN ESTATED11$25,000,000$1,50316,632Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,143
Sales Transactions
↓ 2.7% MoM
$1,738
Median PSF
↓ 9.3% MoM
$1,758,000
Median Transaction Price
7,210
Rental Leases
↑ 2.3% MoM
$4,400
Median Rent
↑ 2.3% MoM
3.04%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,143 transactions in April 2024, representing a decrease of 2.7% month-on-month and down 0.7% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,738 (down 9.3% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,758,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,649 (76.9%) · Sub Sale: 158 (7.4%) · New Sale: 336 (15.7%)

Segment Performance: CCR, RCR & OCR

Performance across Singapore's three market segments shows differentiated pricing and demand patterns.

SegmentSales Vol.Median PSFRentalsMedian RentGross Yield
CCR (Core Central Region)327$2,1292,263$5,6002.39%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)634$1,9792,299$4,5002.72%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,182$1,5002,648$3,8003.04%

For a deeper comparison, see Global Property Yield Comparison — Where Singapore Stands.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in April 2024:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR277$1,555
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR202$1,539
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR168$1,833
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR154$2,060
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR129$1,425

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in April 2024:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,333$12,500,0002,885Resale
EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREAD9$4,266$8,500,0001,992Resale
THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILLD9$4,253$13,000,0003,057Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$3,755$10,888,8882,900Resale
19 NASSIMD10$3,640$5,368,0001,475New Sale
KIM LIN PARKD10$3,599$8,200,0002,279Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,555$4,600,0001,294Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,555$4,600,0001,294Resale
MIDTOWN BAYD7$3,506$2,566,080732New Sale
MIDTOWN BAYD7$3,495$2,633,400753New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,210 leases in April 2024, up 2.3% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,400 (up 2.3% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,300
2BR$4,100
3BR$5,300
4BR$8,300
5BR$10,300
NA$4,865

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT139
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT129
TREASURE AT TAMPINES83
NORMANTON PARK70
PARC CLEMATIS55

Planning to rent? Check out our How to Project Rental Property Cash Flow.

6-Month Price Trends

Tracking median PSF and rent over the past six months reveals the underlying trend beyond monthly noise.

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2023-11$1,972$4,500
2023-12$1,647$4,500
2024-01$1,585$4,450
2024-02$1,715$4,400
2024-03$1,916$4,300
2024-04$1,738$4,400

Market volatility assessment: Volatile (based on 6-month coefficient of variation of median PSF).

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 336 units (15.7% of total), while resales made up 1,649 transactions and 158 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 271 (12.6%) · 4BR: 291 (13.6%) · 3BR: 729 (34%) · 2BR: 452 (21.1%) · 1BR: 267 (12.5%) · Studio: 133 (6.2%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 227 · $1M-1.5M: 570 · $1.5M-2M: 489 · $2M-3M: 463 · $3M+: 394

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Outlook & What to Watch

Throughout 2024, Singapore's private residential market showed remarkable resilience with stable pricing and healthy transaction volumes despite elevated interest rates.

Key takeaways for April 2024:

  • Prices have softened with median PSF falling 9.3% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 2.3% MoM.
  • The resale market remained the primary source of transactions, indicating steady demand for existing stock.
  • The CCR-to-OCR price premium stands at approximately 42%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Use the End-to-End Investment Calculator · Lease Decay: How 99-Year Leasehold Values Decline

Bedroom Type Analysis

Prices and rents broken down by unit type help buyers identify value across different bedroom configurations.

BedroomMedian Sale PriceMedian RentEst. Gross Yield
0$800,000----
1$1,163,000----
1BR--$3,300/mo--
2$1,516,500----
2BR--$4,100/mo--
3$1,780,000----
3BR--$5,300/mo--
4$2,808,000----
4BR--$8,300/mo--
5$4,750,000----
5BR--$10,300/mo--
NA--$4,865/mo--

Yields are gross estimates: (monthly rent × 12) / median sale price. Actual net yields vary with maintenance, taxes, and vacancy.

Useful Resources

Official Sources: URA · URA REALIS · MAS · SORA Rates · BSD Rates · ABSD Rates · CPF Housing

Methodology & Sources

This report is compiled from transaction data published by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) via the REALIS system. Median values are used throughout to minimise the impact of outliers from exceptionally high or low transactions. Month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY) changes compare like-for-like periods.

Gross rental yield is calculated as (median monthly rent × 12) / median transaction price. Market segment classifications follow URA definitions: CCR (Core Central Region), RCR (Rest of Central Region), and OCR (Outside Central Region). Interest rate references use the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) published by MAS. Stamp duty rates reference IRAS BSD and ABSD schedules.

Data coverage: 822 condos with sales data and 1615 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for April 2024.