Sophia 98
Sophia 98 is a freehold condominium located in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). Completed in 2002, the development comprises 16 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
SOPHIA 98 is a freehold condominium at SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by GARDEN ESTATE PTE LTD (CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD), comprising 16 units, completed in 2002.
Location & Connectivity
SOPHIA 98 is approximately 430m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 430m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 430m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 430m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 520m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 520m |
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 540m |
Schools & Education
18 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 650m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 690m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 710m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 730m |
| School of the Arts | JC | 880m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
Market Position
SOPHIA 98 has recorded 1 sale at an average price of $1,830,000.
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,731 psf | 585 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,139 psf | 494 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,243 psf | 427 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
What Could Work Against You
- Only 0 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
- At 16 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
This is a strong match for mrt-walkable commuters, long-term hold (10+ yr), freehold / generational hold and boutique low-density (<100 units). Located ~434m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
tertiary student housing, yield-focused investors and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. Resort-grade amenity stack including multiple pools, clubhouse, and recreational facilities.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
SOPHIA 98 is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 16 units, offering a gross yield of 2.8%.
Explore the full SOPHIA 98 dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing SOPHIA 98 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (390m away), an upgrader gap of about $750,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000
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Sources & Next Steps
- SOPHIA 98 Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 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: 22 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: May 2023 · 1 record analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats