DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES Review

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District 18 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 · Completed 2012
~$1,436Avg PSF (12-month)
646Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.5
Investment
6.5
En-Bloc Potential
1.7
ShiokNest Score
4.3

Overview & Key Facts

DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 condominium at SIMEI STREET 4 in District 18 (OCR), developed by SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (SIMEI) PTE LTD, comprising 646 units, completed in 2012.

Developer
SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (SIMEI) PTE LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2008
Total units
646
TOP year
2012
District
18 — OCR
Street
SIMEI STREET 4
Lease remaining
~81 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES is approximately 420m from Simei MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
SimeiEast-West Line420m
Upper ChangiDowntown Line580m
ExpoEast-West Line870m
ExpoDowntown Line870m

Schools & Education

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

Schools near DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Park View Primary SchoolPrimary650m
Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary830m
Singapore University of Technology and DesignTertiary840m
Angsana Primary SchoolPrimary910m
Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2 km
Ping Yi Secondary SchoolSecondary1.4 km
Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km
North London Collegiate School SingaporeInternational1.6 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
1 BR5$1,293 psf$723,000
2 BR37$1,269 psf$1,187,745
3 BR62$1,285 psf$1,563,250
4 BR39$1,286 psf$1,847,667
5+ BR3$944 psf$3,466,667

Market Position

DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES has recorded 146 sales at an average price of $1,554,398.

DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES sits at the 58th percentile of District 18 condo PSF.
$1,436 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,554,398
Avg Price
3.3%
Gross Yield
146
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
2 BR$3,738/mo$1,187,7453.78%
3 BR$4,757/mo$1,563,2503.65%
4 BR$5,503/mo$1,847,6673.57%
5 BR$10,350/mo$3,466,6673.58%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202133$1,108 psf
202232$1,192 psf↑ 7.6%
202322$1,287 psf↑ 8.0%
202424$1,367 psf↑ 6.2%
202524$1,426 psf↑ 4.4%
202611$1,458 psf↑ 2.2%

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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES prices have climbed 31.6% since 2021.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 18 reads 132.1 as of June 2026 — down 4.1% 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.

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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 18 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
TREASURE AT TAMPINES99-year leasehold$1,592 psf1198
PARKTOWN RESIDENCE99 yrs lease commencing from 2023$2,367 psf1165
AURELLE OF TAMPINES99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$1,769 psf758
TENET99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$1,386 psf618
RIVELLE TAMPINES99 years leasehold$1,933 psf558

Lease Analysis

With 81 years remaining on its 99-year lease, DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and cpf-only buyers. Family-suitable layout and OCR (Outside Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

For long-term hold (10+ yr), it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 development in District 18 (OCR), with 646 units, offering a gross yield of 3.3%.

At ~$1,436 psf, it represents a competitive entry point in the OCR segment.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Tampines — 4-room average $683,199 (110m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
  • Bedok — 4-room average $659,895 (1.7 km away), an upgrader gap of about $900,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,436 psf.
Is DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES freehold?
DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 tenure with ~81 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 3.3%.
Which MRT is nearest to DOUBLE BAY RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Simei MRT at 420m.

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: 146 transactions
  • Rental data: 703 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of May 2026

Latest recorded data point: May 2026 · 146 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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