Condos Near School of the Arts

School Proximity Last reviewed

Proximity to School Of The Arts is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.

For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to School Of The Arts translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to School Of The Arts.

The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.

Key Takeaways
  • School: School of the Arts (Jc)
  • Condos within 1km: 69
  • Condos within 2km: 283
  • Family-friendly (3BR+): 3

Condos Within 1km

Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of School of the Arts.

Condos within 1km of School of the Arts
CondoDistanceDistrictTenureAvg PSF
TALIB CENTRE260mD7
TALIB COURT270mD7
THE POST280mD7
AN CHUAN BUILDING300mD7
THE M370mD799 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,755 psf
BENCOOLEN HOUSE400mD7
BEACH ROAD CONSERVATION AREA420mD7
75BR430mD7$1,542 psf
EDEN RESIDENCES CAPITOL440mD699 yrs lease commencing from 2011$3,394 psf
HEAP SENG HOUSE440mD7
LIANG SEAH PLACE440mD7
SOUTH BEACH RESIDENCES450mD799 yrs lease commencing from 2007$3,689 psf
WATERLOO VIEW470mD7Freehold$901 psf
HERITAGE PLACE480mD7
SUNSHINE PLAZA490mD799 yrs lease commencing from 1997$1,479 psf
TANQUEELAN SUITES490mD7999 yrs lease commencing from 1827$1,792 psf
THE 101500mD7
MIDTOWN BAY530mD799 yrs lease commencing from 2018$3,222 psf
MIDTOWN MODERN530mD799 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,837 psf
KENG SOON BLDG570mD7
THE BENCOOLEN570mD799 yrs lease commencing from 1995$1,573 psf
SIN THAI HIN BUILDING600mD7
BURLINGTON SQUARE620mD799 yrs lease commencing from 1996$1,444 psf
THE CATHAY RESIDENCE640mD9
DUO RESIDENCES660mD799 yrs lease commencing from 2011$2,203 psf
THE COLLECTIVE AT ONE SOPHIA660mD999 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,758 psf
THE LUXE690mD9
SOPHIA HILLS700mD999 yrs lease commencing from 2013$2,088 psf
LIV ON SOPHIA720mD9Freehold$2,147 psf
NOMU720mD9Freehold$2,452 psf
SOPHIA RESIDENCE720mD9Freehold$1,788 psf
SOPHIA CREST740mD9
SOPHIA FLATS750mD9
NIVEN SUITES760mD9
SOPHIA LODGE760mD9Freehold$1,632 psf
WHARTON VALE770mD9Freehold$1,612 psf
WILKIE REGENCY770mD9Freehold$1,699 psf
CITYVALE780mD9Freehold$1,616 psf
HAUS ON HANDY780mD999 yrs lease commencing from 2018$2,695 psf
HOCK MANSION780mD9Freehold$1,315 psf
PARC SOPHIA800mD9Freehold$1,747 psf
STARFIRE @ SOPHIA800mD9
LIV ON WILKIE810mD9Freehold$2,216 psf
WILKIE 48810mD9Freehold$1,567 psf
WILKIE APARTMENTS820mD9
HIGH STREET CENTRE830mD699 yrs lease commencing from 1969$1,801 psf
WILKIE VALE840mD9
SUITES AT ORCHARD850mD999 yrs lease commencing from 2007$1,991 psf
JIA860mD9Freehold$1,353 psf
KAMPONG GLAM CONSERVATION AREA870mD7
LE WILKIE870mD9Freehold$1,511 psf
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA880mD9$1,593 psf
MOUNT SOPHIA SUITES880mD9Freehold$1,810 psf
NIVEN LOFT880mD9
SOPHIA 98880mD9Freehold$1,868 psf
SUITES @ SOPHIA880mD9
ESTILO900mD9Freehold$1,718 psf
SOPHIA VIEW900mD9
SAPPHIRE 99910mD9
WILKIE 80910mD9Freehold$1,865 psf
EMILY RESIDENCE920mD9Freehold$1,542 psf
EQUITY HEIGHTS920mD9
WILKIE STUDIO940mD9Freehold$1,746 psf
1919960mD9$2,032 psf
MACKENZIE REGENCY960mD9Freehold$1,525 psf
PARC EMILY960mD9Freehold$1,985 psf
WILKIE 87960mD9Freehold$1,561 psf
THE PLAZA980mD799 yrs lease commencing from 1968$1,257 psf
WILKIE COURT980mD9Freehold$1,388 psf
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Family-Friendly Tip
Living within 1km of School of the Arts gives your child priority admission. There are 69 condos in this zone with 3 offering 3-bedroom+ units.
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Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away

Condos 1–2km from School of the Arts
CondoDistanceDistrictAvg PSF
ORCHARD SOPHIA1 kmD9$2,830 psf
CANNINGHILL PIERS1 kmD6$2,946 psf
SULTAN GATE PLACE1 kmD7
THE OXLEY1.1 kmD9
VISIONCREST1.1 kmD9$2,255 psf
HOLLYWOOD APARTMENTS1.1 kmD9$1,919 psf
CONCOURSE SKYLINE1.1 kmD7$1,961 psf
THE IMPERIAL1.2 kmD9$2,353 psf
BOAT QUAY CONSERVATION AREA1.2 kmD1$5,695 psf
OXLEY GARDEN1.2 kmD9$1,882 psf
BELLE VUE RESIDENCES1.2 kmD9$1,994 psf
LITTLE INDIA CONSERVATION AREA1.2 kmD8$979 psf
PARC MACKENZIE1.2 kmD9$1,563 psf
RV POINT1.2 kmD9$2,056 psf
UE SQUARE1.2 kmD9$2,048 psf
MACKENZIE 881.2 kmD9$1,666 psf
ORCHARD COURT1.2 kmD9$1,622 psf
OXLEY EDGE1.2 kmD9$2,005 psf
VALLEY PARK1.2 kmD10$2,078 psf
VILLE ROYALE1.2 kmD9$1,851 psf
RIVER VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA1.2 kmD9
CITY GATE1.3 kmD7$2,052 psf
ONE OXLEY RISE1.3 kmD9$2,007 psf
VALLEY LODGE1.3 kmD9
OXLEY RESIDENCE1.3 kmD9$1,996 psf
ACORN1.3 kmD9
OXLEY NEO RESIDENCES1.3 kmD9
TEXTILE CENTRE1.3 kmD7$1,108 psf
THE MKZ1.3 kmD9$1,807 psf
MACKENZIE 1381.3 kmD9$1,602 psf
THE RIVERSIDE PIAZZA1.3 kmD1$1,586 psf
OXLEY MANSION1.3 kmD9
ASPEN HEIGHTS1.3 kmD9$2,138 psf
THE ROBERTSON OPUS1.3 kmD9$3,367 psf
DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA1.4 kmD8
LLOYD MANSION1.4 kmD9
VALLEY MANSION1.4 kmD9$1,764 psf
DUBLIN ROAD FLATS1.4 kmD9$1,991 psf
BRENTWOOD1.4 kmD9
EBER GARDENS1.4 kmD9
UNION SQUARE RESIDENCES1.4 kmD1$3,159 psf
VIVACE1.4 kmD9$2,058 psf
DUBLIN LODGE1.4 kmD9$2,527 psf
ROBERTSON EDGE1.4 kmD9$2,034 psf
THE WHARF RESIDENCE1.4 kmD9$2,253 psf
PINE RESIDENCES1.4 kmD9
TWO8ONE STUDIO1.4 kmD9$2,323 psf
283 STUDIO1.4 kmD9$1,953 psf
ASPEN LINQ1.4 kmD9$1,835 psf
TEOCHEW SAIHO RESIDENCE1.4 kmD9
HILL HOUSE1.5 kmD9$3,094 psf
LLOYD COURT1.5 kmD9$1,780 psf
RACE COURSE MANSION1.5 kmD8$990 psf
WATERFORD RESIDENCE1.5 kmD9$1,861 psf
FOOK HAI BUILDING1.5 kmD1$986 psf
THE BLISS1.5 kmD8$1,356 psf
THE BOTANIC ON LLOYD1.5 kmD9$2,219 psf
RACE COURSE 1381.5 kmD8$1,124 psf
SAM LEONG MANSION1.5 kmD8
THE PIER AT ROBERTSON1.5 kmD9$2,155 psf
GAMBIER COURT1.5 kmD9$1,628 psf
JALAN BESAR PLAZA1.5 kmD8
RITZ @ FARRER1.5 kmD8$1,380 psf
RIVER PLACE1.5 kmD3$1,651 psf
28 RC SUITES1.5 kmD8$1,619 psf
CITY STUDIOS1.5 kmD8$1,291 psf
HIJAUAN1.5 kmD9$2,006 psf
LLOYD SIXTYFIVE1.5 kmD9$3,801 psf
VERDUN HOUSE1.5 kmD8
ZAMAN CENTRE1.5 kmD8
ATTITUDE AT KIM YAM1.5 kmD9$2,129 psf
LA VILLE1.5 kmD15$2,321 psf
LANGSTON VILLE1.5 kmD9$1,846 psf
PEOPLE'S PARK CENTRE1.5 kmD1$837 psf
SPA BUILDING1.5 kmD8
KINTA SUITES1.6 kmD8
WATERSCAPE AT CAVENAGH1.6 kmD9$1,994 psf
OLEANAS RESIDENCE1.6 kmD9$2,007 psf
RIVERSIDE 481.6 kmD9$1,973 psf
THE BOUTIQ1.6 kmD9$1,977 psf
THE CENTREPOINT1.6 kmD9$2,682 psf
THE IVERIA1.6 kmD9$2,586 psf
336 RIVER VALLEY1.6 kmD9
GOODLAND BUILDING1.6 kmD8
CAVENAGH GARDENS1.6 kmD9$1,524 psf
SOHO @ FARRER1.6 kmD8$1,397 psf
WISMA M.T.F.A.1.6 kmD8
COSTA RHU1.6 kmD15$1,485 psf
KILLINEY 1181.6 kmD9$2,095 psf
RESIDENCES @ KILLINEY1.6 kmD9$2,266 psf
THE INSPIRA1.6 kmD9$2,174 psf
RESIDENCES AT 338A1.6 kmD9$2,066 psf
DEVONSHIRE 121.6 kmD9$2,075 psf
DEVONSHIRE BUILDING1.6 kmD9
MARTIN PLACE RESIDENCES1.6 kmD9$2,547 psf
SOHO 1881.6 kmD8$1,693 psf
THE PLATINUM1.6 kmD1
AUREA1.6 kmD7$2,899 psf
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES1.6 kmD8$1,891 psf
URBANA1.6 kmD9$2,378 psf
THE ABODE AT DEVONSHIRE1.7 kmD9$2,009 psf
THE QUAYSIDE1.7 kmD9$1,583 psf
CLAREMONT1.7 kmD9$1,989 psf
EURO-ASIA COURT1.7 kmD9$1,994 psf
CAVENAGH LODGE1.7 kmD9
EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREA1.7 kmD9$4,178 psf
ONE DEVONSHIRE1.7 kmD9$2,726 psf
PICCADILLY GRAND1.7 kmD8$2,167 psf
THE BOX1.7 kmD1
MARTIN MODERN1.7 kmD9$2,739 psf
MARTIN NO 381.7 kmD9$2,519 psf
SOUTHBANK1.7 kmD7$1,828 psf
8 HULLET1.7 kmD9$3,079 psf
TOP TEN1.7 kmD9$1,755 psf
ALLAN VILLE1.7 kmD1
DEVONSHIRE RESIDENCES1.7 kmD9$2,088 psf
CAVENAGH FORTUNA1.7 kmD9
EMERALD APARTMENTS1.7 kmD9
THE BAYRON1.7 kmD9
STARLIGHT SUITES1.7 kmD9$2,002 psf
FUQING BUILDING1.7 kmD8
CITYLIGHTS1.8 kmD8$1,767 psf
HULLET RISE1.8 kmD9
LA CRYSTAL1.8 kmD9$2,059 psf
LE SOMME1.8 kmD8$1,615 psf
MARTIN EDGE1.8 kmD9$1,612 psf
SKYLINE 360 @ SAINT THOMAS WALK1.8 kmD9$2,494 psf
THE REGALIA1.8 kmD9$2,209 psf
URBAN SUITES1.8 kmD9$2,906 psf
111 EMERALD HILL1.8 kmD9$2,318 psf
ROBERTSON 1001.8 kmD9$2,118 psf
THE METZ1.8 kmD9$2,618 psf
ESPADA1.8 kmD9$2,398 psf
ROBINSON SUITES1.8 kmD1$2,325 psf
TELOK AYER CONSERVATION AREA1.8 kmD1
CAIRNHILL CONSERVATION AREA1.8 kmD9$3,891 psf
ILLUMINAIRE ON DEVONSHIRE1.8 kmD9$2,238 psf
PARC SOMME1.8 kmD8$1,576 psf
PEOPLE'S PARK COMPLEX1.8 kmD1$1,148 psf
RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL1.8 kmD9$2,335 psf
RESIDENCES @ SOMME1.8 kmD8$1,502 psf
THE AVENIR1.8 kmD9$3,190 psf
THE SUITES AT CENTRAL1.8 kmD9$2,493 psf
TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS1.8 kmD9$1,057 psf
WATERMARK ROBERTSON QUAY1.8 kmD9$2,139 psf
8 RODYK1.8 kmD9$2,300 psf
8 SAINT THOMAS1.8 kmD9$2,743 psf
CAVENAGH COURT1.8 kmD9$1,867 psf
EMERALD GARDEN1.8 kmD1$2,166 psf
MARINA BAY SUITES1.8 kmD1$1,929 psf
ST THOMAS COURT1.8 kmD9$1,921 psf
UP@ROBERTSON QUAY1.8 kmD9$2,133 psf
CAVENAGH HOUSE1.8 kmD9$1,900 psf
THE BEAUMONT1.8 kmD9$2,473 psf
CAIRNHILL ASTORIA1.8 kmD9$1,859 psf
KRETA AYER CONSERVATION AREA1.8 kmD1
UPTOWN @ FARRER1.8 kmD8$1,899 psf
HERTFORD MANSION1.9 kmD8$1,378 psf
ROBERTSON BLUE1.9 kmD9$2,101 psf
SKYPARK1.9 kmD9$1,792 psf
ST THOMAS VILLE1.9 kmD9
THE LANDMARK1.9 kmD3$2,593 psf
TYRWHITT 1391.9 kmD8$1,509 psf
CAIRNHILL NINE1.9 kmD9$2,471 psf
CAVAN SUITES1.9 kmD8$1,709 psf
FARRER PARK SUITES1.9 kmD8$1,521 psf
SUITES @ OWEN1.9 kmD8$1,493 psf
URBAN RESORT CONDOMINIUM1.9 kmD9$2,406 psf
ALBA1.9 kmD9$3,160 psf
RIVERGATE1.9 kmD9$2,735 psf
ST THOMAS SUITES1.9 kmD9$2,221 psf
STUDIOS @ MARNE1.9 kmD8$1,397 psf
THE MORNINGSIDE1.9 kmD9$2,033 psf
VANADIUM1.9 kmD8$1,480 psf
OWEN 881.9 kmD8
ST THOMAS LODGE1.9 kmD9
LILY TAN MANSION1.9 kmD8
CAIRNHILL CREST1.9 kmD9$2,191 psf
DORSET MANSIONS1.9 kmD8$1,271 psf
HERTFORD COLLECTION1.9 kmD8$1,377 psf
WILMER HOUSE1.9 kmD9
MARINA BAY RESIDENCES1.9 kmD1$2,275 psf
OWEN COURT1.9 kmD8
CARLYX GREEN1.9 kmD8$1,560 psf
KENG LEE COURT1.9 kmD8$1,504 psf
KERRISDALE1.9 kmD8$1,395 psf
SAM KIANG MANSIONS1.9 kmD9$2,064 psf
THE LAURELS1.9 kmD9$2,675 psf
THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL1.9 kmD9$2,266 psf
BRISTOL LODGE1.9 kmD8$1,385 psf
CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE1.9 kmD8$1,483 psf
CARLISLE COURT1.9 kmD8
CARLYX RESIDENCE1.9 kmD8$1,270 psf
R66 APARTMENTS1.9 kmD8$1,438 psf
RANGOON APARTMENTS1.9 kmD8$1,274 psf
RV ALTITUDE1.9 kmD9$2,735 psf
TAN CHIN TUAN MANSION1.9 kmD9
CASA CAIRNHILL1.9 kmD9$2,180 psf
ONE SHENTON1.9 kmD1$1,774 psf
THE URBANITE1.9 kmD8$1,503 psf
VOGX1.9 kmD8$1,392 psf
GRANGE HEIGHTS2 kmD9$1,915 psf
STURDEE RESIDENCES2 kmD8$1,999 psf
URBAN LOFTS2 kmD8$1,401 psf
HILLTOPS2 kmD9$3,337 psf
HOA NAM BUILDING2 kmD8$1,407 psf
RIVERDALE RESIDENCE2 kmD9
HELIOS RESIDENCES2 kmD9$2,379 psf
KALLANG RIVERSIDE2 kmD12$2,421 psf
RANGOON 882 kmD8$1,516 psf
RIVER GREEN2 kmD9$3,138 psf
RIVERIA GARDENS2 kmD9$2,361 psf
THE VERV @ RV2 kmD9$2,048 psf
STURDEE VIEW2 kmD8$1,119 psf

Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)

Condos near School of the Arts with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.

CondoDistanceDistrict
THE M370mD7
75BR430mD7
EDEN RESIDENCES CAPITOL440mD6

The private condos list ranked by distance to School Of The Arts is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.

Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.

Cross-reference the list against URA REALIS (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.

The distance-vs-price curve for School Of The Arts typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.

The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.

Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.

FAQ

How many condos are near School of the Arts?
69 condos within 1km and 283 within 2km.
How is the distance to School Of The Arts computed?

Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).

What is the typical proximity premium for School Of The Arts?

School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.

Does the primary school affect rental yield?

Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.

How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?

The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.

Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?

The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.

Should I always prioritise proximity to School Of The Arts?

Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.

Methodology & Sources

Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.