Overview & Key Facts
DUCHESS CREST is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 condominium at DUCHESS AVENUE in District 10 (CCR), developed by WINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI HOLDINGS), comprising 251 units, completed in 1999.
Location & Connectivity
DUCHESS CREST is approximately 460m from Tan Kah Kee MRT station, with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tan Kah Kee | Downtown Line | 460m |
| Sixth Avenue | Downtown Line | 910m |
| Farrer Road | Circle Line | 930m |
| Botanic Gardens | Circle Line | 1.4 km |
| Botanic Gardens | Downtown Line | 1.4 km |
Schools & Education
10 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollandse School | International | 90m |
| Lycee Francais de Singapour | International | 310m |
| National Junior College | Secondary | 470m |
| National Junior College | Jc | 470m |
| Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah) | International | 760m |
| German European School Singapore | International | 890m |
| Hwa Chong International School | International | 1 km |
| Hwa Chong Institution | Secondary | 1 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 8 | $1,803 psf | $1,687,986 |
| 3 BR | 12 | $1,778 psf | $2,229,333 |
| 4 BR | 46 | $1,689 psf | $2,750,780 |
| 5+ BR | 5 | $1,731 psf | $3,615,361 |
Market Position
DUCHESS CREST has recorded 71 sales at an average price of $2,603,783.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at DUCHESS CREST typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | $4,142/mo | $1,687,986 | 2.94% |
| 3 BR | $6,110/mo | $2,229,333 | 3.29% |
| 4 BR | $8,155/mo | $2,750,780 | 3.56% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | $1,517 psf | — |
| 2022 | 15 | $1,653 psf | ↑ 8.9% |
| 2023 | 12 | $1,699 psf | ↑ 2.8% |
| 2024 | 12 | $1,766 psf | ↑ 3.9% |
| 2025 | 13 | $1,884 psf | ↑ 6.7% |
| 2026 | 6 | $1,919 psf | ↑ 1.9% |
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The latest reading marks the highest point in this series — DUCHESS CREST prices have climbed 26.5% since 2021.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 10 reads 116.8 as of June 2026 — down 3.6% 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
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $2,946 psf | 666 |
| LEEDON GREEN | Freehold | $2,786 psf | 574 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $1,869 psf | 452 |
| HYLL ON HOLLAND | Freehold | $2,649 psf | 328 |
| FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | $2,468 psf | 299 |
Lease Analysis
With 68 years remaining on its 99-year lease, DUCHESS CREST still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
What Could Work Against You
- The remaining lease of roughly 68 years is comfortable today, though long-horizon owners will sell into a progressively lease-sensitive market.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters, long-term hold (10+ yr) and cpf-only buyers. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
For yield-focused investors and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
Verdict
DUCHESS CREST is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1995 development in District 10 (CCR), with 251 units, offering a gross yield of 3.4%.
At ~$1,895 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full DUCHESS CREST dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing DUCHESS CREST against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Bukit Timah — 4-room average $846,049 (860m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,750,000
- Queenstown — 4-room average $1,002,705 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,600,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- DUCHESS CREST Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) — District 10 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: 71 transactions
- Rental data: 255 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 71 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats