Overview & Key Facts
DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA is a condominium at ROWELL ROAD in District 8 (RCR), developed by .
Location & Connectivity
DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA is approximately 340m from Jalan Besar MRT station, with 13 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jalan Besar | Downtown Line | 340m |
| Farrer Park | North-East Line | 460m |
| Rochor | Downtown Line | 630m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 710m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 710m |
| Bugis | East-West Line | 840m |
Schools & Education
15 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 430m |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 550m |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 550m |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 550m |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 580m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 1.4 km |
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 |
| CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES | Freehold | $1,897 psf | 116 |
| STURDEE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | $1,999 psf | 107 |
| KERRISDALE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1998 | $1,400 psf | 92 |
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
The profile fits families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters and cbd walking distance best. Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
For young couples (no kids), empty nesters / downsizers and long-term hold (10+ yr), it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA is a development in District 8 (RCR).
Explore the full DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (40m away)
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (410m away)
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- DESKER ROAD CONSERVATION AREA 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: 0 transactions
- Rental data: 11 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.