ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — November 2021

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 10,959 transactions recorded in November 2021 (-1.1% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,634, up 9.5% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $3,200 (+0.0% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 6 (High Street, Beach Road) with 560 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.66% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 10,959 total transactions in November 2021, down 1.1% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 3,444 units with a median price of $1,634 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,515 leases at a median rent of $3,200/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Singapore Mortgage Guide: Fixed vs Floating.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in November 2021:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$815,000,000$3,090263,794Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$815,000,000$3,090263,794Resale
LA VILLED15$152,000,000$2,32165,488Resale
CANNINGHILL PIERSD6$48,000,000$5,3608,956New Sale
ALBAD9$26,380,000$4,0986,437Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

3,444
Sales Transactions
↑ 16.4% MoM
$1,634
Median PSF
↑ 9.5% MoM
$1,574,000
Median Transaction Price
7,515
Rental Leases
↓ 7.5% MoM
$3,200
Median Rent
↑ 0.0% MoM
2.66%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 3,444 transactions in November 2021, representing an increase of 16.4% month-on-month. The median price per square foot was $1,634 (up 9.5% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,574,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,861 (54%) · New Sale: 1,536 (44.6%) · Sub Sale: 47 (1.4%)

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)436$2,3052,465$4,3962.25%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)1,489$2,1112,326$3,2002.16%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,519$1,2852,724$2,8002.66%

For a deeper comparison, see East Coast vs Katong: Coastal Living Showdown.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in November 2021:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 6 (High Street, Beach Road)High Street, Beach RoadCCR560$2,886
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR331$1,245
District 27 (Yishun, Sembawang)Yishun, SembawangOCR262$1,461
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR234$1,656
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR233$1,754

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in November 2021:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
CANNINGHILL PIERSD6$5,360$48,000,0008,956New Sale
KLIMT CAIRNHILLD9$5,309$26,000,0004,898New Sale
EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREAD9$5,137$5,358,0001,043Resale
PARK NOVAD10$4,843$10,686,0002,207New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,810$10,614,0002,207New Sale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$4,175$5,280,0001,265Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$4,175$5,280,0001,265Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$4,175$5,280,0001,265Resale
ALBAD9$4,098$26,380,0006,437Resale
BOULEVARD 88D10$4,002$7,107,9001,776New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,515 leases in November 2021, down 7.5% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $3,200 (up 0.0% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$2,500
2BR$3,000
3BR$3,800
4BR$6,500
5BR$9,400
6BR$12,500
NA$3,500

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT154
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT145
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY54
MARTIN MODERN47
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES47

Planning to rent? Check out our Buy vs Rent: Finding Your Break-Even Point.

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2021-06$1,486$3,200
2021-07$1,566$3,200
2021-08$1,471$3,200
2021-09$1,414$3,200
2021-10$1,493$3,200
2021-11$1,634$3,200

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

For longer-term analysis, see Sales Trends by Lease Tenure — 2023.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 1,536 units (44.6% of total), while resales made up 1,861 transactions and 47 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 455 (13.2%) · 4BR: 434 (12.6%) · 2BR: 785 (22.8%) · 3BR: 925 (26.9%) · 1BR: 564 (16.4%) · Studio: 281 (8.2%)

Price Distribution: <$500K: 1 · $500K-1M: 513 · $1M-1.5M: 1,002 · $1.5M-2M: 724 · $2M-3M: 675 · $3M+: 529

Explore our latest Top 20 Family-Friendly Condos in Singapore for featured developments.

Outlook & What to Watch

Following the pandemic recovery, Singapore's property market rebounded strongly in 2021 with pent-up demand driving volumes higher across all segments.

Key takeaways for November 2021:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 9.5% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 0.0% 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 79%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Use the Mortgage Calculator · ABSD Explained: Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Rates

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$940,000----
1$1,304,000----
1BR--$2,500/mo--
2$1,520,000----
2BR--$3,000/mo--
3$1,560,000----
3BR--$3,800/mo--
4$2,419,000----
4BR--$6,500/mo--
5$4,650,000----
5BR--$9,400/mo--
6BR--$12,500/mo--
NA--$3,500/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: 922 condos with sales data and 1656 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for November 2021.