CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 8 · Freehold · Completed 2009
~$2,059Avg PSF (12-month)
910Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
7.8
Investment
6.2
En-Bloc Potential
2.8
ShiokNest Score
5.9

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.

Developer
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
910
TOP year
2009
District
8 — RCR
Street
KITCHENER LINK

Location & Connectivity

CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES is approximately 380m from Farrer Park MRT station, with 11 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
Farrer ParkNorth-East Line380m
Jalan BesarDowntown Line620m
BendemeerDowntown Line740m
LavenderEast-West Line760m
RochorDowntown Line930m
Little IndiaNorth-East Line980m

Schools & Education

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

Schools near CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary310m
St. Andrew's Secondary SchoolSecondary500m
St. Andrew's Junior CollegeJc500m
St. Andrew's Junior SchoolPrimary550m
LASALLE College of the ArtsTertiary730m
Hong Wen SchoolPrimary1.1 km
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of PeacePrimary1.3 km
Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary1.4 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
1 BR18$1,857 psf$1,059,278
2 BR42$1,949 psf$1,661,687
3 BR39$1,859 psf$2,248,843
4 BR17$1,901 psf$2,883,294

Market Position

CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES has recorded 116 sales at an average price of $1,944,644.

CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES sits at the 91st percentile of District 8 condo PSF.
$2,059 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,944,644
Avg Price
2.8%
Gross Yield
116
Total Sales

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:

Per-bedroom gross yield at CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$3,262/mo$1,059,2783.70%
2 BR$4,120/mo$1,661,6872.98%
3 BR$5,258/mo$2,248,8432.81%
4 BR$6,350/mo$2,883,2942.64%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202139$1,719 psf
202220$1,912 psf↑ 11.2%
202314$1,968 psf↑ 2.9%
202420$1,995 psf↑ 1.4%
202519$2,047 psf↑ 2.6%
20264$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

District 8 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PICCADILLY GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$2,171 psf431
CITYLIGHTS99 yrs lease commencing from 2004$1,773 psf137
STURDEE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,999 psf107
KERRISDALE99 yrs lease commencing from 1998$1,400 psf92
UPTOWN @ FARRER99 yrs lease commencing from 2017$1,903 psf77

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

FAQ

What is the average PSF for CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,059 psf.
Is CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES freehold?
Yes, CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 2.8%.
Which MRT is nearest to CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Farrer Park MRT at 380m.

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: 116 transactions
  • Rental data: 1925 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 · 116 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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