8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 9 · Completed 2007
~$1,726Avg PSF (12-month)
313Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
9.1
Investment
7.1
En-Bloc Potential
4.0
ShiokNest Score
5.9

Overview & Key Facts

8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is a condominium at MOUNT SOPHIA in District 9 (CCR), developed by CENTREPOINT PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 313 units, completed in 2007.

Developer
CENTREPOINT PROPERTIES PTE LTD
Tenure
Total units
313
TOP year
2007
District
9 — CCR
Street
MOUNT SOPHIA
Lease remaining
~80 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is approximately 260m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with 18 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA
StationLineDistance
Dhoby GhautNorth-South Line260m
Dhoby GhautNorth-East Line260m
Dhoby GhautCircle Line260m
BencoolenDowntown Line520m
Bras BasahCircle Line690m
Little IndiaNorth-East Line700m

Schools & Education

14 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA
SchoolTypeDistance
ACS (Junior)Primary630m
Singapore Management UniversityTertiary640m
Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsTertiary760m
School of the ArtsJc880m
LASALLE College of the ArtsTertiary900m
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary1.1 km
St. Margaret's Secondary SchoolSecondary1.4 km
St. Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary1.4 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
2 BR26$1,587 psf$1,377,873
3 BR15$1,575 psf$1,663,193
4 BR24$1,728 psf$2,474,537
5+ BR7$1,190 psf$2,752,286

Market Position

8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA has recorded 72 sales at an average price of $1,936,493.

8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA sits at the 7th percentile of District 9 condo PSF.
$1,726 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,936,493
Avg Price
3.4%
Gross Yield
72
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$5,202/mo$1,377,8734.53%
3 BR$6,676/mo$1,663,1934.82%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202112$1,511 psf
202213$1,501 psf↓ 0.7%
202312$1,565 psf↑ 4.3%
202418$1,608 psf↑ 2.8%
202515$1,711 psf↑ 6.4%
20262$1,833 psf↑ 7.1%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA prices have climbed 21.3% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.6 as of June 2026 — up 1.2% 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

District 9 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2020$2,730 psf584
RIVER GREEN99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$3,138 psf493
RIVER MODERN99 years leasehold$3,242 psf426
THE AVENIRFreehold$3,191 psf323
KOPAR AT NEWTON99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,512 psf256

Lease Analysis

With 80 years remaining on its 99-year lease, 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, tertiary student housing and yield-focused investors. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.


Verdict

8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA is a development in District 9 (CCR), with 313 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.

At ~$1,726 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (560m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
  • Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.9 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,726 psf.
Is 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA freehold?
8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA has a tenure with ~80 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA?
The estimated gross yield is 3.4%.
Which MRT is nearest to 8 @ MOUNT SOPHIA?
The nearest is Dhoby Ghaut MRT at 260m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 72 transactions
  • Rental data: 674 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of April 2026

Latest recorded data point: Apr 2026 · 72 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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