ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — January 2025

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 10,179 transactions recorded in January 2025 (+12.2% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $2,253, up 31.1% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,350 (+1.2% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon) with 696 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3.19% in the CCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 10,179 total transactions in January 2025, up 12.2% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,397 units with a median price of $2,253 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,782 leases at a median rent of $4,350/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Your Complete Condo Purchase Cost Breakdown.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in January 2025:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$58,000,000$3,55716,306Resale
PARK NOVAD10$38,888,000$6,5935,899New Sale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$19,998,000$3,1886,273New Sale
WATTEN ESTATED11$18,680,000$1,86010,042Resale
PARK NOVAD10$16,588,000$5,7082,906New Sale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,397
Sales Transactions
↑ 30.9% MoM
$2,253
Median PSF
↑ 31.1% MoM
$1,940,000
Median Transaction Price
7,782
Rental Leases
↑ 7.5% MoM
$4,350
Median Rent
↑ 1.2% MoM
3.19%
Best Gross Yield (CCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,397 transactions in January 2025, representing an increase of 30.9% month-on-month and up 37.0% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $2,253 (up 31.1% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,940,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,224 (51.1%) · New Sale: 1,080 (45.1%) · Sub Sale: 93 (3.9%)

Segment Performance: CCR, RCR & OCR

Performance across Singapore's three market segments shows differentiated pricing and demand patterns. See our CCR, RCR, OCR: Singapore's Market Segments for segment definitions.

SegmentSales Vol.Median PSFRentalsMedian RentGross Yield
CCR (Core Central Region)294$2,4782,348$5,6323.19%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)1,163$2,6052,545$4,4002.49%
OCR (Outside Central Region)940$1,6072,889$3,8002.8%

For a deeper comparison, see Orchard Road vs River Valley: Central Living Comparison.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in January 2025:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon)Balestier, Toa Payoh, SerangoonRCR696$2,723
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR250$1,642
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR136$2,078
District 16 (Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew Drive)Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew DriveOCR134$2,372
District 2 (Anson, Tanjong Pagar)Anson, Tanjong PagarCCR114$2,519

Notable Transactions

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

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
PARK NOVAD10$6,593$38,888,0005,899New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$5,708$16,588,0002,906New Sale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,576$13,200,0002,885Resale
THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES SINGAPORE CAIRNHILLD9$4,514$13,800,0003,057Resale
EDEN RESIDENCES CAPITOLD6$3,722$12,700,0003,412Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$3,557$58,000,00016,306Resale
19 NASSIMD10$3,451$3,343,000969New Sale
UNION SQUARE RESIDENCESD1$3,401$2,489,000732New Sale
UNION SQUARE RESIDENCESD1$3,390$2,481,000732New Sale
UNION SQUARE RESIDENCESD1$3,388$2,480,000732New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,782 leases in January 2025, up 7.5% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,350 (up 1.2% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,250
2BR$4,000
3BR$5,200
4BR$8,000
5BR$12,000
6BR$3,500
7BR$39,000
NA$5,025

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT148
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT141
NORMANTON PARK72
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY55
D'LEEDON52

Planning to rent? Check out our How to Calculate Buy-to-Rent ROI.

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2024-08$1,685$4,500
2024-09$1,782$4,300
2024-10$1,942$4,300
2024-11$2,431$4,350
2024-12$1,719$4,300
2025-01$2,253$4,350

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 1,080 units (45.1% of total), while resales made up 1,224 transactions and 93 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 200 (8.3%) · 4BR: 305 (12.7%) · 3BR: 729 (30.4%) · Studio: 106 (4.4%) · 2BR: 510 (21.3%) · 1BR: 547 (22.8%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 118 · $1M-1.5M: 451 · $1.5M-2M: 713 · $2M-3M: 641 · $3M+: 474

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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 January 2025:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 31.1% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 1.2% 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 54%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Check TDSR and MSR Affordability · What Is PSF? Price Per Square Foot Explained

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$905,444----
1$1,739,000----
1BR--$3,250/mo--
2$1,824,000----
2BR--$4,000/mo--
3$2,237,000----
3BR--$5,200/mo--
4$3,313,000----
4BR--$8,000/mo--
5$4,765,000----
5BR--$12,000/mo--
6BR--$3,500/mo--
7BR--$39,000/mo--
NA--$5,025/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: 693 condos with sales data and 1720 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for January 2025.