Residences @ Somme
Residences @ Somme is a freehold condominium in District 8 (Little India), within Singapore's Rest of Central Region (RCR). The development was completed in 2008 and comprises 28 units. This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data.
Overview & Key Facts
RESIDENCES @ SOMME is a freehold condominium at PETAIN ROAD in District 8 (RCR), developed by SPLOTT PTE LTD, comprising 28 units, completed in 2008.
Location & Connectivity
RESIDENCES @ SOMME is approximately 510m from Farrer Park MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | North-East Line | 510m |
| Bendemeer | Downtown Line | 530m |
| Lavender | East-West Line | 680m |
| Jalan Besar | Downtown Line | 780m |
| Boon Keng | North-East Line | 940m |
| Rochor | Downtown Line | 1.1 km |
Schools & Education
14 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 330m |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 500m |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | JC | 500m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 550m |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 870m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 930m |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $1,583 psf | $699,000 |
| 1 BR | 4 | $1,442 psf | $840,750 |
Market Position
RESIDENCES @ SOMME has recorded 7 sales at an average price of $780,000.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,390 psf | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,513 psf | ↑ 8.8% |
| 2023 | 2 | $1,618 psf | ↑ 6.9% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,479 psf | ↓ 8.6% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,512 psf | ↑ 2.2% |
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From the 2023 high, RESIDENCES @ SOMME prices have given back 6.5% — still 8.8% above the 2021 baseline. The most recent period recovered 2.2%, so the pullback may be finding a floor.
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | $2,173 psf | 434 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | $1,777 psf | 138 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | $1,897 psf | 116 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | $1,400 psf | 92 |
What Could Work Against You
- With just 1 sale in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
- The 28-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
Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, p1 school balloting families, yield-focused investors and freehold / generational hold. At ~510m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.
long-term hold (10+ yr) and first-time hdb upgraders should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
multi-generational families should probably look elsewhere. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.
Verdict
RESIDENCES @ SOMME is a freehold development in District 8 (RCR), with 28 units, offering a gross yield of 4.3%.
At ~$1,512 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.
Explore the full RESIDENCES @ SOMME dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing RESIDENCES @ SOMME against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (350m away)
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (480m away)
- Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $0
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- RESIDENCES @ SOMME Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 8 (Little India) — District 8 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: 84 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Feb 2026 · 7 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats