LE SOMME Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 8 · Freehold · Completed 2017
~$1,589Avg PSF (12-month)
25Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
8.5
Investment
6.6
En-Bloc Potential
3.9
ShiokNest Score
6.2

Overview & Key Facts

LE SOMME is a freehold condominium at SOMME ROAD in District 8 (RCR), developed by SPLOTT PTE LTD, comprising 25 units, completed in 2017.

Developer
SPLOTT PTE LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
25
TOP year
2017
District
8 — RCR
Street
SOMME ROAD

Location & Connectivity

LE SOMME is approximately 500m from Farrer Park MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near LE SOMME
StationLineDistance
Farrer ParkNorth-East Line500m
BendemeerDowntown Line570m
LavenderEast-West Line670m
Jalan BesarDowntown Line740m
Boon KengNorth-East Line980m
RochorDowntown Line1.1 km

Schools & Education

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

Schools near LE SOMME
SchoolTypeDistance
Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary340m
St. Andrew's Secondary SchoolSecondary470m
St. Andrew's Junior CollegeJc470m
St. Andrew's Junior SchoolPrimary520m
Hong Wen SchoolPrimary900m
LASALLE College of the ArtsTertiary900m
Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 km
Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary1.3 km

Unit Mix & Pricing

Unit mix for LE SOMME
TypeSalesAvg PSFAvg Price
Studio4$1,627 psf$805,688
1 BR2$1,589 psf$932,500

Market Position

LE SOMME has recorded 6 sales at an average price of $847,958.

LE SOMME sits at the 75th percentile of District 8 condo PSF.
$1,589 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$847,958
Avg Price
4.1%
Gross Yield
6
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for LE SOMME
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$1,656 psf
20243$1,618 psf↓ 2.3%
20252$1,589 psf↓ 1.7%

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From the 2021 high, LE SOMME prices have given back 4.0% — still 4.0% below the 2021 baseline.


Neighbourhood Comparison

District 8 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PICCADILLY GRAND99 yrs lease commencing from 2021$2,171 psf431
CITYLIGHTS99 yrs lease commencing from 2004$1,773 psf137
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCESFreehold$1,897 psf116
STURDEE RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,999 psf107
KERRISDALE99 yrs lease commencing from 1998$1,400 psf92

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 1 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 25-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.

Who This Actually Suits

This is a strong match for mrt-walkable commuters, yield-focused investors, freehold / generational hold and boutique low-density (<100 units). Located ~496m from Farrer Park MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.

long-term hold (10+ yr) should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.

One caution flagged here: avoid if mrt-dependent — MRT access is meaningfully constrained — transit-dependent buyers should consider better-connected alternatives.


Verdict

LE SOMME is a freehold development in District 8 (RCR), with 25 units, offering a gross yield of 4.1%.

At ~$1,589 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

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

  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (360m away)
  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (440m away)
  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $100,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for LE SOMME?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,589 psf.
Is LE SOMME freehold?
Yes, LE SOMME is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for LE SOMME?
The estimated gross yield is 4.1%.
Which MRT is nearest to LE SOMME?
The nearest is Farrer Park MRT at 500m.

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: 6 transactions
  • Rental data: 52 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

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

Data as of November 2025

Latest recorded data point: Nov 2025 · 6 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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