AURA 83 Review

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District 15 · Freehold · Completed 2016
~$1,609Avg PSF (12-month)
51Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
6.0
Investment
3.7
En-Bloc Potential
3.9
ShiokNest Score
4.9

Overview & Key Facts

AURA 83 is a freehold condominium at DUKU ROAD in District 15 (RCR), developed by DEVELOPMENT 83 PTE LTD, comprising 51 units, completed in 2016.

Developer
DEVELOPMENT 83 PTE LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
51
TOP year
2016
District
15 — RCR
Street
DUKU ROAD

Location & Connectivity

AURA 83 is approximately 920m from Marine Parade MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near AURA 83
StationLineDistance
Marine ParadeThomson-East Coast Line920m
Marine TerraceThomson-East Coast Line930m
EunosEast-West Line1.1 km
KembanganEast-West Line1.3 km

Schools & Education

12 schools within 2 km (8 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near AURA 83
SchoolTypeDistance
Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary660m
Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong)International680m
Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary760m
EtonHouse International School (Broadrick)International760m
Telok Kurau Primary SchoolPrimary810m
Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary870m
CHIJ (Katong) PrimaryPrimary870m
Tao Nan SchoolPrimary970m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for AURA 83
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio3$1,678 psf$812,667
1 BR2$1,588 psf$904,000
2 BR4$1,548 psf$1,203,972
3 BR2$1,487 psf$1,665,000
4 BR4$1,308 psf$2,083,750

Market Position

AURA 83 has recorded 15 sales at an average price of $1,381,793.

AURA 83 sits at the 48th percentile of District 15 condo PSF.
$1,609 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,381,793
Avg Price
3.0%
Gross Yield
15
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at AURA 83 typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:

Per-bedroom gross yield at AURA 83
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$2,989/mo$904,0003.97%
2 BR$3,189/mo$1,203,9723.18%
3 BR$3,975/mo$1,665,0002.86%
4 BR$4,442/mo$2,083,7502.56%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for AURA 83
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20214$1,479 psf
20225$1,467 psf↓ 0.8%
20233$1,490 psf↑ 1.5%
20241$1,668 psf↑ 12.0%
20251$1,742 psf↑ 4.4%
20261$1,475 psf↓ 15.3%

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AURA 83 prices have cooled 15.3% from the 2025 peak, yet remain 0.3% below where the series began in 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 15 reads 117.7 as of June 2026 — down 9.0% 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 15 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
GRAND DUNMAN99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$2,536 psf912
EMERALD OF KATONG99 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,640 psf844
THE CONTINUUMFreehold$2,790 psf781
TEMBUSU GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2022$2,467 psf644
AMBER PARKFreehold$2,548 psf396

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 1 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
  • At 51 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for families with young children, car-owning households, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.


Verdict

AURA 83 is a freehold development in District 15 (RCR), with 51 units, offering a gross yield of 3.0%.

At ~$1,609 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing AURA 83 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Marine Parade — 4-room average $648,065 (780m away), an upgrader gap of about $750,000
  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (880m away), an upgrader gap of about $600,000
  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for AURA 83?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,609 psf.
Is AURA 83 freehold?
Yes, AURA 83 is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for AURA 83?
The estimated gross yield is 3.0%.
Which MRT is nearest to AURA 83?
The nearest is Marine Parade MRT at 920m.

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: 15 transactions
  • Rental data: 70 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of June 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 15 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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