DUO RESIDENCES Review

Condo Review 5 min read Last reviewed
District 7 · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 · Completed 2017
~$2,255Avg PSF (12-month)
660Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
9.0
Investment
7.8
En-Bloc Potential
2.7
ShiokNest Score
5.8

Overview & Key Facts

DUO RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 condominium at FRASER STREET in District 7 (CCR), developed by OPHIR-ROCHOR COMMERCIAL PTE. LTD, comprising 660 units, completed in 2017.

Developer
OPHIR-ROCHOR COMMERCIAL PTE. LTD
Tenure
99 yrs lease commencing from 2011
Total units
660
TOP year
2017
District
7 — CCR
Street
FRASER STREET
Lease remaining
~84 years (of 99)

Location & Connectivity

DUO RESIDENCES is approximately 280m from Bugis MRT station, with 18 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near DUO RESIDENCES
StationLineDistance
BugisEast-West Line280m
BugisDowntown Line280m
Nicoll HighwayCircle Line650m
EsplanadeCircle Line670m
Jalan BesarDowntown Line730m
PromenadeCircle Line750m

Schools & Education

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

Schools near DUO RESIDENCES
SchoolTypeDistance
Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsTertiary640m
School of the ArtsJc660m
St. Andrew's Junior SchoolPrimary900m
St. Andrew's Secondary SchoolSecondary940m
St. Andrew's Junior CollegeJc940m
Singapore Management UniversityTertiary940m
LASALLE College of the ArtsTertiary1 km
Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary1.6 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for DUO RESIDENCES
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio2$2,644 psf$1,110,000
1 BR32$2,162 psf$1,327,018
2 BR28$2,238 psf$1,822,702
3 BR30$2,174 psf$2,265,296
4 BR9$2,186 psf$3,429,397
5+ BR2$2,521 psf$8,077,860

Market Position

DUO RESIDENCES has recorded 103 sales at an average price of $2,045,625.

DUO RESIDENCES sits at the 65th percentile of District 7 condo PSF.
$2,255 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$2,045,625
Avg Price
3.2%
Gross Yield
103
Total Sales

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

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

Per-bedroom gross yield at DUO RESIDENCES
TypeAvg RentAvg PriceGross Yield
0 BR$3,762/mo$1,110,0004.07%
1 BR$4,500/mo$1,327,0184.07%
2 BR$6,473/mo$1,822,7024.26%
3 BR$9,803/mo$2,265,2965.19%
4 BR$11,540/mo$3,429,3974.04%
5 BR$24,700/mo$8,077,8603.67%

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Price Appreciation

PSF trend for DUO RESIDENCES
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
202113$2,163 psf
202211$2,165 psf↑ 0.1%
202319$2,203 psf↑ 1.8%
202423$2,169 psf↓ 1.5%
202521$2,247 psf↑ 3.6%
202616$2,264 psf↑ 0.8%

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DUO RESIDENCES prices sit at a fresh series high after a 0.8% gain on the prior period, now 4.7% above the 2021 starting level.


Neighbourhood Comparison

District 7 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
MIDTOWN MODERN99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,838 psf583
THE M99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$2,751 psf137
CONCOURSE SKYLINE99 yrs lease commencing from 2008$1,962 psf95
MIDTOWN BAY99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$3,220 psf93
CITY GATE99 yrs lease commencing from 2014$2,052 psf89

Lease Analysis

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

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: mrt-walkable commuters, cbd walking distance, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Located ~283m from Bugis MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.

young couples (no kids) and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

It is a weaker fit for families with young children — other options likely serve them better. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.


Verdict

DUO RESIDENCES is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 development in District 7 (CCR), with 660 units, offering a gross yield of 3.2%.

At ~$2,255 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (170m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,150,000
  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (470m away), an upgrader gap of about $950,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for DUO RESIDENCES?
The 12-month average is approximately $2,255 psf.
Is DUO RESIDENCES freehold?
DUO RESIDENCES has a 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 tenure with ~84 years remaining.
What is the rental yield for DUO RESIDENCES?
The estimated gross yield is 3.2%.
Which MRT is nearest to DUO RESIDENCES?
The nearest is Bugis MRT at 280m.

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: 103 transactions
  • Rental data: 1804 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of June 2026

Latest recorded data point: Jun 2026 · 103 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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