ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — April 2025

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 9,796 transactions recorded in April 2025 (-6.4% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,906, up 6.0% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,419 (+2.8% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 1 (Raffles Place, Cecil, Marina, People's Park) with 390 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 9,796 total transactions in April 2025, down 6.4% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,460 units with a median price of $1,906 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,336 leases at a median rent of $4,419/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Multi-Property Portfolio Guide — ABSD, Entity Structures & Strategy.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in April 2025:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
CALDECOTT HILL ESTATED11$58,000,000$1,47739,276Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$35,500,000$1,53423,148Resale
21 ANDERSOND10$23,014,000$5,1274,489New Sale
21 ANDERSOND10$21,593,170$4,8114,489New Sale
21 ANDERSOND10$20,969,060$4,6724,489New Sale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,460
Sales Transactions
↓ 23.1% MoM
$1,906
Median PSF
↑ 6.0% MoM
$1,771,500
Median Transaction Price
7,336
Rental Leases
↑ 1.0% MoM
$4,419
Median Rent
↑ 2.8% MoM
3%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,460 transactions in April 2025, representing a decrease of 23.1% month-on-month and up 14.8% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,906 (up 6.0% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,771,500.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,647 (67%) · New Sale: 726 (29.5%) · Sub Sale: 87 (3.5%)

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)258$2,2402,346$5,6002.33%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)1,073$2,4262,404$4,5002.72%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,129$1,5652,586$3,9003%

For a deeper comparison, see Top PSF Districts vs Top Yield Districts.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in April 2025:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 1 (Raffles Place, Cecil, Marina, People's Park)Raffles Place, Cecil, Marina, People's ParkCCR390$2,945
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR265$1,656
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR201$1,689
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR200$2,376
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR196$1,977

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in April 2025:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
21 ANDERSOND10$5,127$23,014,0004,489New Sale
21 ANDERSOND10$4,811$21,593,1704,489New Sale
EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREAD9$4,738$10,500,0002,216Resale
21 ANDERSOND10$4,672$20,969,0604,489New Sale
HILLTOPSD9$4,523$13,000,0002,874Resale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,264$12,300,0002,885Resale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,160$12,000,0002,885Resale
BOULEVARD 88D10$4,026$7,150,0001,776Resale
THOMSON GARDEN ESTATED20$3,586$3,300,000920Resale
THE AVENIRD9$3,575$2,886,000807New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,336 leases in April 2025, up 1.0% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,419 (up 2.8% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,350
2BR$4,200
3BR$5,400
4BR$8,200
5BR$10,000
6BR$18,500
NA$5,000

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT138
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT125
IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES60
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY60
ONE PEARL BANK45

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2024-11$2,431$4,350
2024-12$1,719$4,300
2025-01$2,253$4,350
2025-02$2,284$4,400
2025-03$1,798$4,300
2025-04$1,906$4,419

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 726 units (29.5% of total), while resales made up 1,647 transactions and 87 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 278 (11.3%) · 4BR: 304 (12.4%) · 2BR: 478 (19.4%) · 3BR: 719 (29.2%) · 1BR: 394 (16%) · Studio: 287 (11.7%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 192 · $1M-1.5M: 704 · $1.5M-2M: 563 · $2M-3M: 536 · $3M+: 465

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Outlook & What to Watch

In 2025, the market is adjusting to a normalising interest rate environment as MAS SORASORA rates gradually ease from their peak, supporting buyer sentiment.

Key takeaways for April 2025:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 6.0% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 2.8% 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 43%, near historical averages.

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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$1,234,846----
1$1,400,000----
1BR--$3,350/mo--
2$1,511,000----
2BR--$4,200/mo--
3$1,928,888----
3BR--$5,400/mo--
4$2,794,444----
4BR--$8,200/mo--
5$5,117,500----
5BR--$10,000/mo--
6BR--$18,500/mo--
NA--$5,000/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: 844 condos with sales data and 1652 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for April 2025.