DUCHESS RESIDENCES Review

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District 10 · 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 · Completed 2011
~$2,001Avg PSF (12-month)
120Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
4.3
Investment
4.2
En-Bloc Potential
4.6
ShiokNest Score
6.0

Overview & Key Facts

DUCHESS RESIDENCES is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 condominium at DUCHESS AVENUE in District 10 (CCR), developed by DUCHESS WALK PTE LTD (UOL GROUP LTD, LOW KENG HUAT LTD), comprising 120 units, completed in 2011.

Developer
DUCHESS WALK PTE LTD (UOL GROUP LTD, LOW KENG HUAT LTD)
Tenure
999 yrs lease commencing from 1875
Total units
120
TOP year
2011
District
10 — CCR
Street
DUCHESS AVENUE
Lease remaining
~84 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

DUCHESS RESIDENCES is approximately 630m from Tan Kah Kee MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near DUCHESS RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
Tan Kah KeeDowntown Line630m
Sixth AvenueDowntown Line830m
Farrer RoadCircle Line1 km

Schools & Education

11 schools within 2 km (8 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near DUCHESS RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Hollandse SchoolInternational130m
Lycee Francais de SingapourInternational170m
National Junior CollegeSecondary630m
National Junior CollegeJc630m
Hwa Chong International SchoolInternational860m
Hwa Chong InstitutionSecondary880m
Hwa Chong Institution (JC)Jc880m
Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah)International880m

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for DUCHESS RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
4 BR19$2,080 psf$3,221,984
5+ BR15$1,745 psf$5,029,733

Market Position

DUCHESS RESIDENCES has recorded 34 sales at an average price of $4,019,520.

DUCHESS RESIDENCES sits at the 36th percentile of District 10 condo PSF.
$2,001 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$4,019,520
Avg Price
2.6%
Gross Yield
34
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at DUCHESS RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
4 BR$10,661/mo$3,221,9843.97%
5 BR$11,250/mo$5,029,7332.68%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for DUCHESS RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202112$1,890 psf
20227$1,821 psf↓ 3.6%
20235$2,046 psf↑ 12.3%
20245$2,006 psf↓ 2.0%
20251$2,331 psf↑ 16.2%
20264$1,919 psf↓ 17.7%

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From the 2025 high, DUCHESS RESIDENCES prices have given back 17.7% — still 1.6% above the 2021 baseline.

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

District 10 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
SKYE AT HOLLAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,946 psf666
LEEDON GREENFreehold$2,786 psf574
D'LEEDON99 yrs lease commencing from 2010$1,869 psf452
HYLL ON HOLLANDFreehold$2,649 psf328
FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$2,468 psf299

Lease Analysis

With 84 years remaining on its 99-year lease, DUCHESS RESIDENCES still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 4 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.

Who This Actually Suits

The profile fits families with young children, car-owning households, international school families and long-term hold (10+ yr) best. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.

For foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

mrt-walkable commuters should probably look elsewhere. MRT proximity is the standout commute feature for daily transit users.


Verdict

DUCHESS RESIDENCES is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 development in District 10 (CCR), with 120 units, offering a gross yield of 2.6%.

At ~$2,001 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Bukit Timah — 4-room average $846,049 (960m away), an upgrader gap of about $3,150,000
  • Queenstown — 4-room average $1,002,705 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $3,000,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $3,150,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for DUCHESS RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,001 psf.
Is DUCHESS RESIDENCES freehold?
DUCHESS RESIDENCES has a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 tenure with ~84 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for DUCHESS RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 2.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to DUCHESS RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Tan Kah Kee MRT at 630m.

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: 34 transactions
  • Rental data: 153 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 · 34 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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