Overview & Key Facts
GAMBIER COURT is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 condominium at KIM YAM ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by ACT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 18 units, completed in 1999.
Location & Connectivity
GAMBIER COURT is approximately 480m from Fort Canning MRT station, with 18 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Canning | Downtown Line | 480m |
| Great World | Thomson-East Coast Line | 710m |
| Havelock | Thomson-East Coast Line | 820m |
| Somerset | North-South Line | 880m |
| Clarke Quay | North-East Line | 890m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 920m |
Schools & Education
11 schools within 2 km (2 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 100m |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 660m |
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 1.2 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.4 km |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 1.5 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.5 km |
| Gan Eng Seng School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,548 psf | $1,450,000 |
| 3 BR | 2 | $1,488 psf | $1,730,000 |
| 4 BR | 4 | $1,717 psf | $2,550,750 |
Market Position
GAMBIER COURT has recorded 7 sales at an average price of $2,159,000.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at GAMBIER COURT typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | $5,707/mo | $1,450,000 | 4.72% |
| 3 BR | $7,957/mo | $1,730,000 | 5.52% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,488 psf | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,644 psf | ↑ 10.5% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,743 psf | ↑ 6.0% |
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GAMBIER COURT prices sit at a fresh series high after a 6.0% gain on the prior period, now 17.1% above the 2021 starting level.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.6 as of June 2026 — up 1.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,730 psf | 584 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,138 psf | 493 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,242 psf | 426 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
Lease Analysis
With 70 years remaining on its 99-year lease, GAMBIER COURT still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
What Could Work Against You
- About 70 years remain on the lease. Decay is not yet a financing problem, but buyers holding beyond 10-15 years should model the value drag as the 60-year threshold approaches.
- 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 18 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
The profile fits families with young children and boutique low-density (<100 units) best. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors and en-bloc speculators should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
long-term hold (10+ yr) and cpf-only buyers should probably look elsewhere. Tenure and location resilience suit long-horizon ownership.
Verdict
GAMBIER COURT is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 development in District 9 (CCR), with 18 units, offering a gross yield of 4.2%.
At ~$1,743 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full GAMBIER COURT dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing GAMBIER COURT against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (470m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,050,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (830m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,250,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,300,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- GAMBIER COURT Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 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: 7 transactions
- Rental data: 16 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Nov 2025 · 7 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats