19 Nassim

Overview & Key Facts

19 Nassim is a boutique luxury condominium at 19 Nassim Hill in District 10, developed by Parksville Development Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Keppel Land. Completed in 2021, the development comprises just 101 units within a single 10-storey block, designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Chan Soo Khian of SCDA Architects.

The Nassim Hill address is widely regarded as Singapore’s most prestigious residential enclave. The neighbourhood is home to foreign embassies, high commissions — including those of the United States and the United Kingdom — and some of the most valuable private homes in the country. The diplomatic presence provides a de facto security overlay, with round-the-clock surveillance benefiting the entire street.

19 Nassim positions itself as a “trophy boutique residence” and makes a credible case for the label. The development is notable as Singapore’s first AI-powered condominium, with smart-home systems that learn residents’ daily routines and adjust lighting, climate, and services proactively. At 101 units on a generous land parcel, the density is deliberately low, and the design draws inspiration from the heritage black-and-white bungalows that characterise the surrounding neighbourhood.

Location & Connectivity

Nassim Hill occupies a privileged position in Singapore’s geography — elevated, tree-lined, and insulated from the commercial bustle of nearby Orchard Road while being minutes away from it. Napier MRT station (TE12) on the Thomson-East Coast Line is just 180 metres away, providing excellent rail connectivity without the visual or noise intrusion of a station at the doorstep. Orchard MRT is two stops away.

For drivers, the location is superbly connected. Nassim Hill feeds directly into Orchard Road and Bukit Timah Road, with the PIE accessible within minutes. The CBD is reachable in under 15 minutes during off-peak hours. Orchard Road’s shopping belt — ION, Paragon, Takashimaya — is within a five-minute drive.

The crown jewel of the location is the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 82 hectares, which is essentially at the development’s doorstep. For residents who value green space and tranquility within a prime district, this proximity is unmatched anywhere in central Singapore.

Schools & Education

2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.

Facilities

19 Nassim takes a quality-over-quantity approach to amenities. The arrival experience sets the tone: a grand car porch with high ceilings leads to a lobby, from which a descending “Grand Staircase” reveals the main lap pool and gym below. The Club Level atop the building houses a relaxation pool, heated jet pool, and BBQ pavilion — positioned to take advantage of the D10 skyline views.

“We fell in love with this project right away. The 2 and 3 bedrooms have excellent layouts where the kitchen and living room feels open and spacious. Being right next to Botanic Gardens, it has been fantastic.”

— Resident review via PropertyGuru

The AI-powered smart home system is the headline technology feature, capable of learning routines and adjusting settings proactively, with WhatsApp integration for remote control and concierge requests. For 101 units, the facilities are appropriately scaled — the development does not attempt to provide a resort-style amenity catalogue, instead focusing on execution quality and the overall sense of arrival. Buyers expecting tennis courts, function halls, or extensive children’s facilities should recalibrate their expectations.

Unit Sizes & Layout

The 101 units span 16 floor plan types, from one-bedroom units at 538 sqft to three-bedroom configurations at 1,830 sqft. 19 Nassim is notable for making smaller-format luxury apartments available on Nassim Hill — historically, this enclave has been the preserve of large-format units and bungalows. The one and two-bedroom options represent an entry point to the Nassim address that did not previously exist.

SCDA Architects’ design philosophy is evident in the unit interiors: generous balconies reference the heritage black-and-white bungalows, and the louvered facade elegantly filters natural light while maintaining privacy. Three-bedroom units feature walk-in closets and layouts that feel residential rather than hotel-like — a distinction that matters at this price point. The 10-storey height limit preserves the low-rise character of the neighbourhood.

Pricing & Market Position

Across 93 recorded transactions (all-time), sale prices range from $1,848,000 to $6,000,000, averaging $3,330,639.

Over the last 12 months, transactions averaged $3,382 psf.

Rents range from $4,800 to $15,800 per month across 47 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 3.1%.

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at 19 NASSIM typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Price Appreciation

From 2021 to 2026, the average PSF has declined by 6.4% (from $3,751 to $3,511 psf).

Neighbourhood Comparison

Within the D10 luxury segment, Leedon Green at $2,784 psf offers a larger development with more extensive facilities and a freehold tenure, but on Leedon Road rather than Nassim Hill — a meaningful address gap in the prestige hierarchy. D’Leedon at $1,854 psf provides significantly more space per dollar with a large-scale facility set, but it is an older product (TOP 2014) showing its age against the 2021-completed 19 Nassim.

19 Nassim occupies a unique niche: it is the only recent boutique development on Nassim Hill offering smaller-format luxury apartments. For buyers where the address is paramount and the budget does not stretch to a Nassim bungalow, this is effectively the only option. The AI technology, SCDA design, and Keppel Land developer pedigree add layers of differentiation that purely price-driven comparisons miss.

ShiokNest Scores

Our proprietary scoring system evaluates 19 NASSIM across multiple dimensions.

What Residents Say

“The location is superb — MRT and bus right outside, Botanic Gardens within a five-minute walk. I moved to Nassim area for the first time and I am never leaving. The bedroom even has a walk-in closet.”

— Resident review via PropertyGuru

“The smart home system is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick. It learned our schedules within a week and now adjusts lights and AC automatically. The WhatsApp concierge is a nice touch.”

— Resident feedback via 99.co

“Facilities are adequate but not extensive. If you are coming from a larger development, you will miss having a tennis court and bigger pool. The trade-off is the address and the privacy.”

— Owner review via EdgeProp

Strengths & Weaknesses

Verdict

19 Nassim is not a development you evaluate on yield spreadsheets. At $3,331 psf average, it commands a premium that reflects address prestige, architectural pedigree, and scarcity rather than conventional return-on-investment metrics. The 3.07% gross yield is surprisingly competitive for an ultra-luxury address, but capital appreciation here is driven by the finite supply of new developments in the Nassim-Napier corridor rather than rental arithmetic.

Compared to Leedon Green ($2,784 psf), 19 Nassim trades raw space and a larger facility set for the Nassim address, SCDA design, and boutique exclusivity. Against D’Leedon ($1,854 psf), the premium is substantial but reflects a generational difference in product quality and the address gap between Leedon Road and Nassim Hill. For buyers who understand what Nassim Hill represents in Singapore’s property hierarchy, the pricing is defensible.

The honest question is whether the 99-year lease (with approximately 94 years remaining) aligns with the ultra-luxury positioning. In a neighbourhood where freehold bungalows trade at $30M+, a 99-year apartment is a fundamentally different asset class. However, for buyers seeking the Nassim experience at an accessible quantum — one-bedrooms under $2M — 19 Nassim fills a niche that simply did not exist before.