ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — April 2022

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 10,384 transactions recorded in April 2022 (+3.4% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,527, down 0.4% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $3,500 (+0.0% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 285 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.73% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 10,384 total transactions in April 2022, up 3.4% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,541 units with a median price of $1,527 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,843 leases at a median rent of $3,500/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our EC to Private Condo Upgrade — When & How to Make the Switch.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in April 2022:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
CALDECOTT HILL ESTATED11$50,236,200$1,80027,909Resale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$36,977,280$5,4626,770New Sale
CAPITOL PARKD11$25,000,000$1,39917,871Resale
RAFFLES PARKD11$25,000,000$2,5299,884Resale
RAFFLES PARKD11$22,000,000$2,07110,625Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,541
Sales Transactions
↑ 10.8% MoM
$1,527
Median PSF
↓ 0.4% MoM
$1,600,000
Median Transaction Price
7,843
Rental Leases
↑ 1.2% MoM
$3,500
Median Rent
↑ 0.0% MoM
2.73%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,541 transactions in April 2022, representing an increase of 10.8% month-on-month and down 30.4% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,527 (down 0.4% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,600,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,734 (68.2%) · New Sale: 761 (29.9%) · Sub Sale: 46 (1.8%)

Segment Performance: CCR, RCR & OCR

Performance across Singapore's three market segments shows differentiated pricing and demand patterns. See our CCR, RCR, OCR: Singapore's Market Segments for segment definitions.

SegmentSales Vol.Median PSFRentalsMedian RentGross Yield
CCR (Core Central Region)431$2,4062,454$4,7002.34%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)801$1,7872,581$3,6002.27%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,309$1,2742,808$3,0002.73%

For a deeper comparison, see Studio vs 1-Bed vs 2-Bed: Yields by Unit Size.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in April 2022:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR285$1,337
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR231$1,685
District 27 (Yishun, Sembawang)Yishun, SembawangOCR229$1,287
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR174$2,498
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR134$1,691

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in April 2022:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTSD10$5,790$8,065,0001,393Resale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$5,462$36,977,2806,770New Sale
NASSIM PARK RESIDENCESD10$3,762$13,200,0003,509Resale
WALLICH RESIDENCED2$3,716$6,400,0001,722Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD9$3,709$6,000,0001,618Resale
HENRY PARKD10$3,640$8,118,0002,230New Sale
EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION AREAD9$3,637$9,180,0002,524Resale
NOUVEL 18D10$3,632$8,992,0002,476Resale
3 ORCHARD BY-THE-PARKD10$3,625$6,750,0001,862Resale
BOULEVARD 88D10$3,610$6,411,9001,776New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,843 leases in April 2022, up 1.2% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $3,500 (up 0.0% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$2,700
2BR$3,400
3BR$4,200
4BR$7,000
5BR$9,500
NA$3,800

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT163
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT156
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY75
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES49
V ON SHENTON43

Planning to rent? Check out our Buy vs Rent: Finding Your Break-Even Point.

6-Month Price Trends

Tracking median PSF and rent over the past six months reveals the underlying trend beyond monthly noise.

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2021-11$1,634$3,200
2021-12$1,517$3,200
2022-01$1,488$3,300
2022-02$1,564$3,400
2022-03$1,534$3,500
2022-04$1,527$3,500

Market volatility assessment: Moderate (based on 6-month coefficient of variation of median PSF).

For longer-term analysis, see Sales Trends by Floor Level — 2025.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 761 units (29.9% of total), while resales made up 1,734 transactions and 46 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 375 (14.8%) · 4BR: 337 (13.3%) · 2BR: 443 (17.4%) · 1BR: 284 (11.2%) · 3BR: 939 (37%) · Studio: 163 (6.4%)

Price Distribution: <$500K: 2 · $500K-1M: 391 · $1M-1.5M: 738 · $1.5M-2M: 511 · $2M-3M: 460 · $3M+: 439

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Outlook & What to Watch

In 2022, the introduction of higher Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (IRAS ABSD ratesABSD) rates in December 2021 tempered foreign demand, while domestic buyers remained active amid rising interest rates.

Key takeaways for April 2022:

  • Prices have softened with median PSF falling 0.4% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 0.0% MoM.
  • The resale market remained the primary source of transactions, indicating steady demand for existing stock.
  • The CCR-to-OCR price premium stands at approximately 89%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: CCR, RCR, OCR: Singapore's Market Segments

Bedroom Type Analysis

Prices and rents broken down by unit type help buyers identify value across different bedroom configurations.

BedroomMedian Sale PriceMedian RentEst. Gross Yield
0$718,000----
1$1,140,500----
1BR--$2,700/mo--
2$1,340,000----
2BR--$3,400/mo--
3$1,525,000----
3BR--$4,200/mo--
4$2,360,000----
4BR--$7,000/mo--
5$4,350,000----
5BR--$9,500/mo--
NA--$3,800/mo--

Yields are gross estimates: (monthly rent × 12) / median sale price. Actual net yields vary with maintenance, taxes, and vacancy.

Useful Resources

Official Sources: URA · URA REALIS · MAS · SORA Rates · BSD Rates · ABSD Rates · CPF Housing

Methodology & Sources

This report is compiled from transaction data published by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) via the REALIS system. Median values are used throughout to minimise the impact of outliers from exceptionally high or low transactions. Month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY) changes compare like-for-like periods.

Gross rental yield is calculated as (median monthly rent × 12) / median transaction price. Market segment classifications follow URA definitions: CCR (Core Central Region), RCR (Rest of Central Region), and OCR (Outside Central Region). Interest rate references use the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) published by MAS. Stamp duty rates reference IRAS BSD and ABSD schedules.

Data coverage: 924 condos with sales data and 1629 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for April 2022.