DE ROYALE Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 12 · Freehold · Completed 2006
~$1,894Avg PSF (12-month)
204Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.0
Investment
4.8
En-Bloc Potential
4.2
ShiokNest Score
5.8

Overview & Key Facts

DE ROYALE is a freehold condominium at JALAN RAMA RAMA in District 12 (RCR), developed by HOI HUP HOLDING PTE LTD, comprising 204 units, completed in 2006.

Developer
HOI HUP HOLDING PTE LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
204
TOP year
2006
District
12 — RCR
Street
JALAN RAMA RAMA

Location & Connectivity

DE ROYALE is approximately 590m from Toa Payoh MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near DE ROYALE
StationLineDistance
Toa PayohNorth-South Line590m
NovenaNorth-South Line1 km
BraddellNorth-South Line1.4 km

Schools & Education

22 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near DE ROYALE
SchoolTypeDistance
Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary470m
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary620m
School of Science and TechnologyJc650m
Balestier Hill Primary SchoolPrimary920m
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of PeacePrimary1 km
Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary1.2 km
Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary1.3 km
New Town Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 km

Market Position

DE ROYALE has recorded 14 sales at an average price of $2,219,841.

DE ROYALE sits at the 86th percentile of District 12 condo PSF.
$1,894 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$2,219,841
Avg Price
2.3%
Gross Yield
14
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for DE ROYALE
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$1,401 psf
20222$1,526 psf↑ 8.9%
20232$1,822 psf↑ 19.4%
20241$1,806 psf↓ 0.9%
20257$1,893 psf↑ 4.8%
20261$1,904 psf↑ 0.6%

Loading chart data...

DE ROYALE prices sit at a fresh series high after a 0.6% gain on the prior period, now 35.9% above the 2021 starting level.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 12 reads 136.8 as of May 2026 — down 6.2% 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.

Loading chart data...


Neighbourhood Comparison

District 12 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
THE ORIE99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,730 psf741
EIGHT RIVERSUITES99 yrs lease commencing from 2011$1,649 psf311
GEM RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,843 psf200
TREVISTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2008$1,709 psf149
VERTICUSFreehold$2,126 psf130

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 5 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.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, multi-generational families, car-owning households and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

For heavy renovation / value seekers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

short-term flippers (<5 yr) and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. TOP 2006 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.


Verdict

DE ROYALE is a freehold development in District 12 (RCR), with 204 units, offering a gross yield of 2.3%.

At ~$1,894 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

Explore the full DE ROYALE dashboard for interactive analytics.

HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (170m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,350,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (440m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,300,000
  • Bishan — 4-room average $791,445 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,450,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for DE ROYALE?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,894 psf.
Is DE ROYALE freehold?
Yes, DE ROYALE is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for DE ROYALE?
The estimated gross yield is 2.3%.
Which MRT is nearest to DE ROYALE?
The nearest is Toa Payoh MRT at 590m.

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: 14 transactions
  • Rental data: 187 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of February 2026

Latest recorded data point: Feb 2026 · 14 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

👍Helpful0💡Insightful0📅Outdated0
Related Properties: