Lornie 18
Lornie 18 is a freehold condominium located in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). Completed in 2008, the development comprises 18 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
LORNIE 18 is a freehold condominium at LORNIE ROAD in District 11 (CCR), developed by CLYDESBUILT GROUP, comprising 18 units, completed in 2008.
Location & Connectivity
LORNIE 18 is approximately 1250m from Bukit Brown MRT station.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Brown | Circle Line | 1.3 km |
Schools & Education
10 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SJI International School | International | 500m |
| Whitley Secondary School | Secondary | 790m |
| Zhangde Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah) | International | 1.7 km |
| Millennia Institute | JC | 1.8 km |
| Raffles Institution | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Raffles Institution (JC) | JC | 1.9 km |
| Bishan Park Secondary School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
Market Position
LORNIE 18 has recorded 7 sales at an average price of $5,953,841.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,008 psf | — |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,309 psf | ↑ 29.9% |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,405 psf | ↑ 7.3% |
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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — LORNIE 18 prices have climbed 39.4% since 2021.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 11 reads 119.0 as of June 2026 — down 0.1% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | $3,236 psf | 180 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,979 psf | 96 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,909 psf | 74 |
What Could Work Against You
- With just 0 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
- The 18-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
The profile fits car-owning households, nature / park-fronting, long-term hold (10+ yr) and boutique low-density (<100 units) best. Parking and arterial road access matter more here than walking-distance MRT.
international school families, freehold / generational hold and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
LORNIE 18 is a freehold development in District 11 (CCR), with 18 units, offering a gross yield of 2.7%.
Explore the full LORNIE 18 dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing LORNIE 18 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Timah — 4-room average $846,049 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $5,100,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- LORNIE 18 Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) — District 11 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 7 transactions
- Rental data: 24 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jul 2024 · 7 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats