The Mercury
Located in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin), The Mercury is a freehold condominium in the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 2012 and comprises 67 units. This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data.
Overview & Key Facts
THE MERCURY is a freehold condominium at SHANGHAI ROAD in District 10 (CCR), developed by FORTUNE SHANGHAI ROAD PTE LTD, comprising 67 units, completed in 2012.
Location & Connectivity
THE MERCURY is approximately 760m from Great World MRT station, with 9 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great World | Thomson-East Coast Line | 760m |
| Orchard Boulevard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 870m |
| Orchard | North-South Line | 1.1 km |
| Orchard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
| Havelock | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
| Tiong Bahru | East-West Line | 1.1 km |
Schools & Education
21 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gan Eng Seng Primary School | Primary | 760m |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 790m |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 800m |
| River Valley Primary School | Primary | 950m |
| CHIJ (Kellock) | Primary | 1 km |
| Tanglin Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.2 km |
| EtonHouse International School Orchard | International | 1.2 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 8 | $2,059 psf | $1,307,500 |
| 3 BR | 4 | $2,057 psf | $2,147,722 |
Market Position
THE MERCURY has recorded 12 sales at an average price of $1,587,574.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,986 psf | — |
| 2022 | 4 | $2,007 psf | ↑ 1.1% |
| 2023 | 2 | $2,072 psf | ↑ 3.2% |
| 2024 | 2 | $2,059 psf | ↓ 0.6% |
| 2025 | 2 | $2,218 psf | ↑ 7.7% |
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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — THE MERCURY prices have climbed 11.7% since 2021.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 10 reads 113.4 as of June 2026 — down 2.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1 sale in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
- The 67-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 car-owning households, cbd walking distance, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold. At ~759m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.
For quiet sanctuary seekers and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
multi-generational families should probably look elsewhere. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
THE MERCURY is a freehold development in District 10 (CCR), with 67 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.
At ~$2,218 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full THE MERCURY dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE MERCURY against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (430m away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000
- Queenstown — 4-room average $1,002,705 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $500,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- THE MERCURY 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: 12 transactions
- Rental data: 145 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Aug 2025 · 12 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats