Wilkie 48
Wilkie 48 is a freehold condominium located in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 1998 and comprises 28 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
WILKIE 48 is a freehold condominium at WILKIE ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 28 units, completed in 1998.
Location & Connectivity
WILKIE 48 is approximately 450m from Little India MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little India | North-East Line | 450m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 450m |
| Rochor | Downtown Line | 480m |
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 490m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 520m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 520m |
Schools & Education
16 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 590m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 640m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 660m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 770m |
| School of the Arts | JC | 810m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.4 km |
Market Position
WILKIE 48 has recorded 2 sales at an average price of $1,400,000.
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
- With just 0 sales 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
The profile fits mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors, long-term hold (10+ yr) and en-bloc speculators best. Located ~445m from Little India MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
For foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
Verdict
WILKIE 48 is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 28 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.
Explore the full WILKIE 48 dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing WILKIE 48 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (250m away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $500,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- WILKIE 48 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: 2 transactions
- Rental data: 52 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Dec 2021 · 2 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats