Overview & Key Facts
JIA is a freehold condominium at WILKIE ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by SDB ASIA PTE LTD, comprising 22 units, completed in 2012.
Location & Connectivity
JIA is approximately 460m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 460m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 460m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 460m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 490m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 490m |
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 520m |
Schools & Education
17 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 670m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 680m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 680m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 700m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 860m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,690 psf | $2,037,500 |
| 4 BR | 2 | $1,379 psf | $2,240,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $963 psf | $3,100,000 |
Market Position
JIA has recorded 4 sales at an average price of $2,404,375.
Rental Yield by Bedroom Type
Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at JIA typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price:
| Type | Avg Rent | Avg Price | Gross Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | $6,037/mo | $2,037,500 | 3.56% |
| 4 BR | $8,817/mo | $2,240,000 | 4.72% |
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Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $963 psf | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,690 psf | ↑ 75.5% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,379 psf | ↓ 18.4% |
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JIA prices have cooled 18.4% from the 2024 peak, yet remain 43.2% above where the series began in 2022.
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 |
What Could Work Against You
- 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 22 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
Buyers most likely to be happy here: mrt-walkable commuters, tertiary student housing, long-term hold (10+ yr) and freehold / generational hold. Located ~462m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
For yield-focused investors and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
It is a weaker fit for short-term flippers (<5 yr) — other options likely serve them better. TOP 2012 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.
One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.
Verdict
JIA is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 22 units, offering a gross yield of 3.0%.
At ~$1,379 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full JIA dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing JIA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (340m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,300,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,500,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- JIA 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: 4 transactions
- Rental data: 42 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jul 2025 · 4 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats