Residence 8
Located in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin), Residence 8 is a freehold condominium in the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 2001 and comprises 8 units. This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data.
Overview & Key Facts
RESIDENCE 8 is a freehold condominium at LENGKOK MERAK in District 10 (CCR), developed by , comprising 8 units, completed in 2001.
Location & Connectivity
RESIDENCE 8 is approximately 580m from Orchard Boulevard MRT station, with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Boulevard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 580m |
| Napier | Thomson-East Coast Line | 650m |
| Orchard | North-South Line | 710m |
| Orchard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 710m |
| Great World | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.2 km |
| Somerset | North-South Line | 1.5 km |
Schools & Education
24 schools within 2 km (7 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 480m |
| EtonHouse International School Orchard | International | 480m |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 650m |
| Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 870m |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 870m |
| NPS International School | International | 930m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 930m |
| Methodist Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1 km |
Market Position
RESIDENCE 8 has recorded 1 sale at an average price of $5,500,000.
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,946 psf | 666 |
| LEEDON GREEN | Freehold | $2,786 psf | 575 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $1,869 psf | 453 |
| D'LEEDON | — | $1,889 psf | 416 |
| HYLL ON HOLLAND | Freehold | $2,649 psf | 328 |
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 8-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
This is a strong match for families with young children, car-owning households, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
For foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
Verdict
RESIDENCE 8 is a freehold development in District 10 (CCR), with 8 units, offering a gross yield of 2.9%.
Explore the full RESIDENCE 8 dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing RESIDENCE 8 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,600,000
- Queenstown — 4-room average $1,002,705 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $4,500,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- RESIDENCE 8 Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) — District 10 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: 1 transaction
- Rental data: 17 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: May 2021 · 1 record analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats