Oxley Garden
Overview & Key Facts
Oxley Garden is a 46-unit boutique freehold condominium on Oxley Garden (off Oxley Rise) in District 9 (CCR), occupying one of Singapore’s most transit-exceptional residential addresses. Dhoby Ghaut MRT — Singapore’s only three-line interchange serving the North-South, North-East, and Circle Lines — is at just 390 metres, placing Oxley Garden firmly in the sub-400m tier. Somerset MRT (North-South Line) is at 490 metres for an alternative NSL access point. The walkability score of 84/100 reflects the Orchard Road proximity and the Oxley Rise residential character: a short private rise off Killiney Road that connects to the Somerset-Orchard belt without the traffic noise of the main commercial arterials.
The rental dataset — 69 transactions averaging S$5,251 and a median of S$5,500 — is one of the most statistically robust in this batch. At 69 records across a 46-unit development, each unit has generated an average of 1.5 rental transactions — indicating a consistent, professionally managed rental market rather than the occasional owner-occupied let. The S$5,500 median at a Dhoby Ghaut 3-line sub-400m address reflects the D9 CCR professional and expatriate market: senior executives, banking and finance professionals, and corporate relocatees who value the multi-line MRT access and the Orchard-Somerset lifestyle at a boutique scale.
With freehold tenure, sub-400m access to Singapore’s most powerful MRT interchange, and 69 rental transactions providing market depth, Oxley Garden is a fundamentally sound D9 CCR proposition for buyers seeking proven rental demand with the best possible transit credentials in the district.
Location & Connectivity
Oxley Rise is a quiet private rise running between Killiney Road and Oxley Road in the D9 CCR Somerset-Orchard belt. The street rises above the commercial noise of Killiney Road and Orchard Road while remaining within a short walk of both: the Somerset MRT concourse is a 6-minute walk, and the Dhoby Ghaut 3-line interchange is an 8-minute walk from the Oxley Rise-Killiney Road junction. The residential character of Oxley Rise is quiet relative to Orchard Boulevard and Paterson Road — it is one of a handful of genuinely quiet residential lanes within the Orchard CCR belt.
Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NSL / NEL / CCL) at 390 metres is Singapore’s only three-line interchange: North-South Line reaches Orchard (1 stop south), Newton, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands. North-East Line reaches Little India, Serangoon, and Harbour Front. Circle Line reaches Bras Basah, Esplanade, Marina Bay, and Botanic Gardens. Somerset MRT (North-South Line) at 490 metres provides an alternative NSL access point with direct access to the Orchard shopping belt.
The Orchard Road retail belt (ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Plaza Singapura) is accessible on foot or by 1-stop NSL ride. The Cathay, Dhoby Ghaut Green, and the Istana green buffer provide public open space adjacent to the interchange. Shaw Foundation Primary School at approximately 750 metres and Chatsworth International School at Orchard provide the nearby education infrastructure.
Schools & Education
3 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | primary | Within 1 km |
| ACS (Junior) | primary | Within 1 km |
| Singapore Management University | tertiary | Within 1 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | tertiary | ~1.1 km |
| School of the Arts | jc | ~1.2 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | tertiary | ~1.4 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | primary | ~1.5 km |
Facilities
At 46 units with an unconfirmed TOP year, Oxley Garden’s in-development facilities reflect the boutique D9 CCR standard: swimming pool, gymnasium, covered parking, BBQ area, and 24-hour security. A development at this scale and district position typically includes a quality landscape layer and premium common area finishes, though the exact standard depends on the building vintage and any recent refurbishment. Buyers should verify the MCST maintenance records and any proposed sinking fund levies for major works.
The Oxley Rise-Somerset-Orchard location means in-development facilities are supplemented by one of Singapore’s densest external lifestyle layers: Plaza Singapura at Dhoby Ghaut for FairPrice, cinema, and F&B; Ion Orchard and Ngee Ann City for luxury retail; Orchard Road’s restaurant corridor; and the Botanic Gardens UNESCO site accessible by CCL from Dhoby Ghaut. The walkability score of 84/100 reflects the genuine pedestrian accessibility: most daily lifestyle needs can be met on foot or by a single MRT stop.
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 1 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $3,100,000 to $3,100,000, averaging $3,100,000.
Rents range from $3,400 to $7,050 per month across 69 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 2.1%.
Neighbourhood Comparison
D9 freehold benchmarks: The Avenir (FH, 376 units, $3,190 psf at Kim Seng Road), Lloyd Court (FH, 25 units, Somerset 350m, S$4,600 median), and 336 River Valley (unknown tenure, 60 units, Somerset 500m, S$4,800 median).
Oxley Garden at the sub-400m Dhoby Ghaut 3-line position is competitively superior to all three in transit terms. Lloyd Court at 350m Somerset NSL is the closest transit competitor, but Somerset is one-line-only versus Dhoby Ghaut’s three-line interchange. The S$5,500 median at Oxley Garden exceeds Lloyd Court’s S$4,600 by S$900, consistent with the Dhoby Ghaut 3-line premium. The Avenir at $3,190 psf is the modern large-scale freehold D9 benchmark; Oxley Garden’s boutique scale means a likely psf discount to The Avenir offset by the superior transit position and the Oxley Rise quiet residential character.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXLEY GARDEN | Freehold | 1986 | 46 | — |
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 2021 | 540 | $2,728 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 2025 | 524 | $3,135 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | — | — | $3,238 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | 2021 | 376 | $3,190 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 2021 | 378 | $2,512 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates OXLEY GARDEN across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“Dhoby Ghaut at 390 metres is essentially your MRT station if you live on Oxley Rise. Three lines: NSL to Orchard in one stop, NEL to the whole northeastern corridor, CCL to Botanic Gardens and Esplanade. And Somerset NSL is 490 metres the other direction. It’s the best transit position in D9 outside of the station itself.”
— Oxley Rise area tenant via Singapore Expats forum
“Sixty-nine rental records at S$5,500 median across 46 units is a remarkably stable dataset. It tells you the D9 professional segment consistently pays that tier for this specific Oxley Rise-Dhoby Ghaut combination. The freehold status and the sub-400m 3-line interchange position are the two credentials that matter most for long-term capital value.”
— D9 CCR leasing specialist via EdgeProp market analysis
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NSL + NEL + CCL 3-line interchange) at 390m — sub-400m access to Singapore's most connected station
- Somerset MRT (NSL) at 490m — second MRT option within 5-minute walk
- 69 rental transactions at median S$5,500 — statistically robust D9 CCR professional demand
- Walkability score 84/100 — Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, Dhoby Ghaut Green all on foot
- Freehold — permanent D9 CCR ownership on Oxley Rise
- Orchard Road retail and lifestyle belt within 1 NSL stop or 10-minute walk
- 46 units — boutique scale with active rental market (69 records = 1.5 records/unit)
- TOP year unconfirmed — SLA title search and building condition verification required
- No resale data — acquisition price requires independent valuation and comparable research
- Implied yield ~2.2% at estimated acquisition — thin income yield; capital value thesis dominates
- Oxley Rise gradient may be a factor for residents relying entirely on foot access
- Boutique scale limits unit availability — entry requires patience for owner-sale opportunity
- No modern mega-facility deck — pool/gym only; external amenity layer supplements
Verdict
Oxley Garden on Oxley Rise is one of the most transit-exceptional boutique freehold propositions in D9 CCR: Dhoby Ghaut 3-line interchange (NSL + NEL + CCL) at 390 metres, Somerset NSL at 490 metres, walkability 84/100, and 69 rental transactions at S$5,500 median confirming consistent professional demand. For buyers seeking D9 CCR freehold exposure with the maximum possible MRT connectivity and a proven rental base, Oxley Garden delivers on both counts.
The 2.2% implied yield (estimated) means the investment case is capital value and address rather than income yield — the Dhoby Ghaut sub-400m freehold premium is priced into the acquisition cost. For long-term capital preservation with consistent D9 professional rental income, the Oxley Rise address and the Dhoby Ghaut 3-line credential are the primary differentiators from the broader D9 CCR boutique market.