Overview & Key Facts
SAPPHIRE 99 is a condominium at SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by , comprising 20 units, completed in 2006.
Location & Connectivity
SAPPHIRE 99 is approximately 400m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 400m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 400m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 400m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 560m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 560m |
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 560m |
Schools & Education
17 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 600m |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 710m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 760m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 770m |
| School of the Arts | Jc | 910m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
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 79 years remaining on its 99-year lease, SAPPHIRE 99 still qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
What Could Work Against You
- The 20-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: mrt-walkable commuters, tertiary student housing, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). Located ~405m from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
For p1 school balloting families, en-bloc speculators and foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
freehold / generational hold and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. Freehold tenure makes this a candidate for multi-generation transfer with no lease-decay drag.
Verdict
SAPPHIRE 99 is a development in District 9 (CCR), with 20 units.
Explore the full SAPPHIRE 99 dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing SAPPHIRE 99 against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (450m away)
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away)
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- SAPPHIRE 99 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: 0 transactions
- Rental data: 68 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.