Overview & Key Facts
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES is a freehold condominium at KITCHENER LINK in District 8 (RCR), developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, comprising 910 units, completed in 2009.
Location & Connectivity
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES is approximately 380m from Farrer Park MRT station, with 11 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park | North-East Line | 380m |
| Jalan Besar | Downtown Line | 620m |
| Bendemeer | Downtown Line | 740m |
| Lavender | East-West Line | 760m |
| Rochor | Downtown Line | 930m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 980m |
Schools & Education
15 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 310m |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 500m |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 500m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 550m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 730m |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 18 | $1,857 psf | $1,059,278 |
| 2 BR | 42 | $1,949 psf | $1,661,687 |
| 3 BR | 39 | $1,859 psf | $2,248,843 |
| 4 BR | 17 | $1,901 psf | $2,883,294 |
Market Position
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES has recorded 116 sales at an average price of $1,944,644.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | $3,262/mo | $1,059,278 | 3.70% |
| 2 BR | $4,120/mo | $1,661,687 | 2.98% |
| 3 BR | $5,258/mo | $2,248,843 | 2.81% |
| 4 BR | $6,350/mo | $2,883,294 | 2.64% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | $1,719 psf | — |
| 2022 | 20 | $1,912 psf | ↑ 11.2% |
| 2023 | 14 | $1,968 psf | ↑ 2.9% |
| 2024 | 20 | $1,995 psf | ↑ 1.4% |
| 2025 | 19 | $2,047 psf | ↑ 2.6% |
| 2026 | 4 | $2,115 psf | ↑ 3.3% |
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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES prices have climbed 23.1% since 2021.
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PICCADILLY GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | $2,171 psf | 431 |
| CITYLIGHTS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | $1,773 psf | 137 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | $1,400 psf | 92 |
| UPTOWN @ FARRER | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2017 | $1,903 psf | 77 |
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
en-bloc speculators and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. Older site profile in an en-bloc-active cluster — speculative upside if collective sale activates.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES is a freehold development in District 8 (RCR), with 910 units, offering a gross yield of 2.8%.
At ~$2,059 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.
Explore the full CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (300m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (320m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
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Sources & Next Steps
- CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 8 (Little India) — District 8 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: 116 transactions
- Rental data: 1925 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 116 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats