The Urbanite
Located in District 8 (Little India), The Urbanite is a freehold condominium in the Rest of Central Region (RCR). Completed in 2014, the development comprises 46 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
THE URBANITE is a freehold condominium at HERTFORD ROAD in District 8 (RCR), developed by HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 46 units, completed in 2014.
Location & Connectivity
THE URBANITE is approximately 660m from Farrer Park MRT station, with 8 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | North-East Line | 660m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 800m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 800m |
| Novena | North-South Line | 920m |
| Newton | North-South Line | 1.2 km |
| Newton | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Schools & Education
20 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 450m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 540m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 590m |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 900m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5 | $1,610 psf | $779,755 |
| 1 BR | 4 | $1,542 psf | $960,750 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,308 psf | $1,225,000 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,252 psf | $1,469,000 |
Market Position
THE URBANITE has recorded 12 sales at an average price of $992,065.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at THE URBANITE typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price. The final column shows monthly rent per $100,000 invested, so unit sizes compare on equal capital:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield | Rent per $100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | $2,665/mo | $960,750 | 3.33% | $277/mo |
| 2 BR | $3,167/mo | $1,225,000 | 3.10% | $259/mo |
| 3 BR | $4,475/mo | $1,469,000 | 3.66% | $305/mo |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $1,480 psf | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,452 psf | ↓ 1.9% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,493 psf | ↑ 2.8% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,647 psf | ↑ 10.4% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,674 psf | ↑ 1.6% |
| 2026 | 2 | $1,442 psf | ↓ 13.9% |
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From the 2025 high, THE URBANITE prices have given back 13.9% — still 2.6% below the 2021 baseline.
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 2 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
- The 46-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: multi-generational families, car-owning households, p1 school balloting families and yield-focused investors. Larger unit configurations or dual-key layouts make this viable for 3-generation households.
short-term flippers (<5 yr) and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. TOP 2014 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.
Verdict
THE URBANITE is a freehold development in District 8 (RCR), with 46 units, offering a gross yield of 3.6%.
At ~$1,520 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.
Explore the full THE URBANITE dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE URBANITE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (200m away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (650m away)
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $50,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- THE URBANITE 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: 12 transactions
- Rental data: 98 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Mar 2026 · 12 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats