DORSETT RESIDENCES Review

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District 2 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 · Completed 2013
~$2,230Avg PSF (12-month)
68Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
8.6
Investment
6.1
En-Bloc Potential
3.9
ShiokNest Score
5.9

Overview & Key Facts

DORSETT RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 condominium at NEW BRIDGE ROAD in District 2 (RCR), developed by TANG SUITES PTE LTD, comprising 68 units, completed in 2013.

Developer
TANG SUITES PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2009
Total units
68
TOP year
2013
District
2 — RCR
Street
NEW BRIDGE ROAD
Lease remaining
~82 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

DORSETT RESIDENCES is approximately 130m from Outram Park MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near DORSETT RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
Outram ParkEast-West Line130m
Outram ParkNorth-East Line130m
Outram ParkThomson-East Coast Line130m
MaxwellThomson-East Coast Line510m
ChinatownNorth-East Line710m
ChinatownDowntown Line710m

Schools & Education

6 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near DORSETT RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary660m
Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary760m
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary1.5 km
Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary1.8 km
Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary1.8 km
Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary1.9 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for DORSETT RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio4$2,187 psf$1,059,500
1 BR7$2,128 psf$1,465,857
2 BR6$2,052 psf$1,581,833

Market Position

DORSETT RESIDENCES has recorded 17 sales at an average price of $1,411,176.

DORSETT RESIDENCES sits at the 36th percentile of District 2 condo PSF.
$2,230 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,411,176
Avg Price
3.7%
Gross Yield
17
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at DORSETT RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
1 BR$3,682/mo$1,465,8573.01%
2 BR$4,871/mo$1,581,8333.70%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for DORSETT RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20216$2,051 psf
20224$2,056 psf↑ 0.3%
20234$2,154 psf↑ 4.8%
20242$2,294 psf↑ 6.5%
20261$2,230 psf↓ 2.8%

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DORSETT RESIDENCES prices have cooled 2.8% from the 2024 peak, yet remain 8.7% above where the series began in 2021.


Neighbourhood Comparison

District 2 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
ONE BERNAM99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,588 psf358
NEWPORT RESIDENCESFreehold$3,130 psf198
ICON99 yrs lease commencing from 2002$1,792 psf147
SKYSUITES@ANSON99 yrs lease commencing from 2008$2,232 psf100
SKY EVERTONFreehold$2,800 psf75

Lease Analysis

With 82 years remaining on its 99-year lease, DORSETT RESIDENCES still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

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 68 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

The profile fits mrt-walkable commuters, cbd walking distance, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr) best. Located ~127m from Outram Park MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.


Verdict

DORSETT RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 development in District 2 (RCR), with 68 units, offering a gross yield of 3.7%.

At ~$2,230 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (240m away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000
  • Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (290m away), an upgrader gap of about $500,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for DORSETT RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,230 psf.
Is DORSETT RESIDENCES freehold?
DORSETT RESIDENCES has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2009 tenure with ~82 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for DORSETT RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 3.7%.
Which MRT is nearest to DORSETT RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Outram Park MRT at 130m.

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: 17 transactions
  • Rental data: 206 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of January 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jan 2026 · 17 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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