The Collective at One Sophia rewrites what a District 9 address can mean. Rising on the site of the former Peace Centre and Peace Mansion along Sophia Road, this 99-year leasehold, 367-unit residential development sits at the heart of Singapore's Civic and Cultural District — flanked by art schools, colonial heritage buildings, and six MRT lines within a ten-minute walk. Developed by a four-party joint venture comprising SingHaiyi Group, SLB Development, KSH Holdings, and Ho Lee Group, the project launched officially in January 2025 and recorded early sales at an average S$2,750 psf. It is not a conventional Core Central Region tower selling prestige and panoramas; it is a high-density urban node selling convenience, connectivity, and a mixed-use ecosystem that few new launches in Singapore can match. The residential towers share a podium with One Sophia — 122 strata office suites and 127 ground-floor retail units, including a basement supermarket — creating a self-contained precinct where residents, office workers, and shoppers converge daily. For the buyer who prizes walkability and rental depth over sprawling gardens, this is one of the most legible investment propositions to emerge in the CCR in recent years.
Snapshot as of 2026-05 — figures above reflect publicly available URA/HDB data at the time of this editorial review (as of 2026-05).
The site at 1A and 1B Sophia Road occupies a 76,617 sq ft plot on the fringes of the Orchard Road planning area, technically classified under the Rochor subzone but carrying a District 9 postal code. The former Peace Centre, opened in 1977, became one of Singapore's most recognisable but ageing mixed-use malls before its en-bloc sale cleared the way for this redevelopment. The collective sale price, concluded by the SingHaiyi-led consortium, reflected the land's exceptional locational credentials: less than 250 metres from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station — which serves the North-South, Circle, and North-East lines, making it a triple-interchange — and within a 700-metre radius of Bencoolen (Downtown Line), Rochor (Downtown Line), and Bras Basah (Circle Line). That cluster of six MRT lines accessible on foot is virtually unrivalled among new launches in 2024–2025 and forms the bedrock of the project's tenant appeal.
District 9 has historically commanded a premium over Districts 10 and 11 for city-fringe connectivity, and the URA's Master Plan continues to reinforce Sophia Road's role within the Civic, Cultural, and Educational Precinct. The surrounding neighbourhood contains the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), the Singapore Management University (SMU), La Salle College of the Arts, and more than ten educational institutions within walking distance. This is not incidental to the investment thesis: the education precinct generates a steady stream of academic staff, visiting faculty, and graduate students who favour well-located, compact urban residences over the suburban condominiums that dominate the Outside Central Region. URA transaction data shows that CCR new-sale prices averaged around S$2,800 psf through 2025, a band within which The Collective at One Sophia is competitively positioned relative to freehold neighbours such as Orchard Sophia and 8 Hullet.
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- Average sale price: $1,465,323 across 96 transactions
- District 9 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 14%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 · CCR · D9 · 367 units
About THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA
THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 condominium, located at SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) (Core Central Region), developed by Sophia Residential Pte Ltd/Sophia Commercial Pte Ltd, comprising 367 residential units, completed in 2024.
With approximately 96 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 66 | $2,756 psf | $1,229,561 |
| 1 BR | 16 | $2,704 psf | $1,736,625 |
| 2 BR | 12 | $2,827 psf | $2,160,667 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $2,839 psf | $2,903,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA has recorded 96 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,465,323, ranging from $1,141,000 to $2,914,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | $2,737 psf | $1,420,516 | — |
| 2025 | 26 | $2,788 psf | $1,579,500 | ↑ 1.9% |
| 2026 | 6 | $2,849 psf | $1,448,500 | ↑ 2.2% |
THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA ranks in the top 14% of condos in District 9 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA trades 12.7% above the segment benchmark.
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Competing Condos in District 9
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | 540 | $2,728 psf | 580 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 524 | $3,138 psf | 491 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | — | $3,239 psf | 421 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | 376 | $3,190 psf | 322 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 378 | $2,511 psf | 251 |
Location Map
Map shows THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA
- Bencoolen MRT
- Rochor MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- Singapore Management University
- LASALLE College of the Arts
Nearby MRT Stations
THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA is 350m from Bencoolen MRT (Downtown Line), with 18 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bencoolen | DT21 | Downtown Line | 350m |
| Rochor | DT13 | Downtown Line | 450m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NS24 | North-South Line | 490m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | NE6 | North-East Line | 490m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | CC1 | Circle Line | 490m |
| Bras Basah | CC2 | Circle Line | 530m |
| Little India | NE7 | North-East Line | 560m |
| Little India | DT12 | Downtown Line | 560m |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 500m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 530m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 640m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 660m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 890m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.4 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
The project's most durable competitive advantage is its multi-modal connectivity. Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange, a 250-metre walk, connects residents to the Orchard Road shopping belt in one stop and to the Central Business District in under ten minutes. The additional presence of the Downtown Line at Bencoolen and Rochor gives commuters direct access to Marina Bay Financial Centre, Bugis, and Buona Vista without a transfer — a routing advantage that significantly expands the pool of potential tenants relative to comparable CCR condominiums priced at similar quantum levels. District 9 has historically sustained gross rental yields of 3.0–3.5% for CCR leasehold apartments; the concentration of universities and professional offices in the immediate vicinity tends to compress vacancy periods, which amplifies effective yield beyond the headline figure.
The mixed-use podium is a structural differentiator that will only strengthen with time. As the retail and office tenants mature, the ground-floor activation and basement supermarket transform daily resident convenience in ways that a standalone residential tower cannot replicate. For investors targeting the executive expatriate and academic professional segment, the ability to market a unit as “fully integrated, six MRT lines within walking distance, with a supermarket in the lobby” is a tangible leasing advantage. Comparable mixed-use positioning — think Duo Residences in Bugis or Scotts Square on Scotts Road — has historically supported above-average rental premiums relative to pure-residential peers in the same postal district.
Unit configuration also reinforces the rental-yield case. Studios from 430 sq ft and one-bedroom units in the 500–600 sq ft band carry lower absolute quantum (entry pricing around S$1.3–S$1.5 million), keeping the Total Debt Servicing Ratio manageable for the Permanent Resident investor upgrader, while also fitting within the rental sweet spot for single professional tenants. Buyers looking for capital appreciation can use our ROI calculator to model holding-period returns under different exit-price scenarios, or the stamp-duty calculator to estimate upfront acquisition costs including Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty for second-property purchases. The TDSR calculator is also useful for stress-testing the mortgage against current interest rates before committing to a unit.
The same urban density that drives rental appeal introduces several risk factors that prospective buyers should weigh carefully. The Sophia Road corridor is not quiet: it receives foot traffic from NAFA, SMU, and the nearby Cathay Cineleisure complex, and the ground-floor retail activation will generate ambient noise and delivery activity that penetrates lower floors. Units in the first six storeys, particularly those facing the retail podium courtyard, warrant careful inspection for noise and privacy before purchase. This is an especially relevant consideration for own-stay buyers who prioritise tranquillity.
The 99-year leasehold tenure, commencing 2023, is a known structural limitation for long-hold strategies in the CCR. While leasehold premium properties in Districts 9 and 10 have historically maintained value through two or three MRT-driven market cycles, the tenure clock becomes a material factor on resale after 2060, when buyers seeking bank financing may encounter higher Loan-to-Value haircuts. Buyers running a 10–15-year hold should model the lease-decay impact using our lease-decay calculator, which applies the standard MAS formula to estimate the value differential between freehold and leasehold comparables at exit.
Sales velocity, at roughly 26% sold in the first year post-launch, is measured rather than brisk by CCR standards — though this partly reflects the project's deliberate positioning outside the mass-market launch cycle. Slower initial absorption means the development period (TOP expected December 2029) carries some residual unsold inventory risk. A large overhang of developer-held units at completion can exert downward pressure on resale and sub-sale prices in the immediate post-TOP window. Buyers planning a sub-sale flip within 12 months of TOP should factor this dynamic carefully, particularly given the additional Seller's Stamp Duty regime on properties sold within three years of purchase. The cash-flow calculator can help stress-test monthly outgoings against projected rental income during the construction period.
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"reason": "Compact units, strong rental tenant pool (academics, city professionals, SMU staff), six MRT lines, mixed-use amenities and a competitive CCR entry quantum around S$1.3–S$1.6m make this a high-conviction rental-yield play. ABSD is the main friction; the ROI case holds on a 7–10-year horizon."
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"persona": "Young professional own-stay buyer",
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"persona": "Foreign buyer (non-PR)",
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"reason": "The 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty for foreigners applies, materially compressing yield. The locational premium is real but the ABSD arithmetic requires a long holding period or significant capital appreciation to break even. Suitable only for buyers with strong conviction on Singapore CCR demand and a 10-year-plus horizon."
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"persona": "Family upgrader seeking 3-bedroom space",
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"reason": "The largest units cap at approximately 1,249 sq ft — generous by CCR standards but modest for a family with school-age children who require study space. The urban setting and proximity to entertainment venues also trade off against the quieter school-corridor environment many families prefer in Districts 10–11."
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"reason": "Freshly redeveloped from the Peace Centre en-bloc, the site has a 99-year lease starting 2023. A further collective sale within any foreseeable investment horizon is implausible; buyers should not price in an en-bloc premium."
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The Collective at One Sophia is a coherent, well-located urban investment in the CCR whose thesis rests on rental depth, mixed-use activation, and unmatched MRT connectivity rather than on luxury finishes or resort-style facilities. At S$2,750–S$2,800 psf, it is not cheap, but it is defensibly priced relative to freehold CCR comparables when the six-MRT-line accessibility and the integrated commercial podium are factored in. The 99-year tenure is the principal structural limitation for a long-hold owner-occupier, but for a 7–10-year investor targeting the academic and city-professional tenant segment, the rental fundamentals are among the strongest of any CCR new launch in the 2024–2025 cycle. Buyers should enter with clear-eyed expectations: this is a city address, not a garden sanctuary, and its resale market will be driven by successive cohorts of urban professionals who value convenience above all else. Those criteria align well with Singapore's demographic and urban development trajectory through the 2030s and beyond.
FAQ
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Is THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA freehold or leasehold?
What MRT stations are within walking distance of The Collective at One Sophia?
Six MRT lines are accessible on foot. Dhoby Ghaut MRT station (North-South, Circle, and North-East lines) is approximately 250 metres away — roughly a three-minute walk. Bencoolen and Rochor stations on the Downtown Line are both within 700 metres, and Bras Basah on the Circle Line is similarly accessible. This multi-line coverage puts the Orchard Road belt, Marina Bay CBD, and Bugis all within a single direct ride, which is a core driver of the project's rental tenant pool.
What is the expected TOP date for The Collective at One Sophia?
The project is expected to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in December 2029. The 99-year lease commenced in 2023. Buyers purchasing during the construction period should model carrying costs (mortgage, maintenance fees, and property tax) against projected rental income using the cash-flow calculator to ensure the interim outgoings are sustainable before the unit can be tenanted.
What unit types and sizes are available, and what are the entry prices?
The 367 residential units range from studios (approximately 430 sq ft) to three-bedroom apartments (approximately 1,249 sq ft). Based on URA transaction data through late 2025, prices have ranged from S$2,714 to S$2,996 psf, implying entry prices roughly from S$1.17 million for a studio to S$3.5 million for a three-bedroom. Use our stamp-duty calculator to estimate the total acquisition cost including Buyer's Stamp Duty and, where applicable, Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty.
How does the mixed-use podium affect residents?
The residential towers sit above the One Sophia commercial component, which comprises 127 strata retail units on levels one and two (including a basement supermarket) and 122 strata office suites on levels three to thirteen of a separate block. For residents, this means daily conveniences — groceries, F&B, and services — are accessible without leaving the development. The office population also generates a built-in pool of potential sub-tenants from corporate relocation assignees and professionals working within the building. The trade-off is increased ground-floor activity, delivery traffic, and ambient noise on lower residential floors.
Who are the developers of The Collective at One Sophia?
The project is a joint venture of four Singapore-listed or established property groups: SingHaiyi Group (the lead developer), SLB Development, KSH Holdings, and Ho Lee Group. SingHaiyi is listed on the Singapore Exchange and has a track record of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects including The Vales, The Gazania, and 9 Penang Road. KSH Holdings and Ho Lee Group contribute construction and development management expertise, while SLB Development is the property arm of Straits Trading.
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 96 transactions analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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