ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — February 2022

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 8,023 transactions recorded in February 2022 (-27.8% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,564, up 5.1% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $3,400 (+3.0% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 200 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.69% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 8,023 total transactions in February 2022, down 27.8% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 1,672 units with a median price of $1,564 per square foot, while the rental market saw 6,351 leases at a median rent of $3,400/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our PR vs Citizen Stamp Duty Comparison — Full Cost Differential.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in February 2022:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$34,612,500$5,1536,717New Sale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$29,880,000$1,97415,137Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$29,880,000$1,97415,137Resale
BAODE BUILDINGD14$27,000,000$1,57217,179Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$24,800,000$2,23711,087Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

1,672
Sales Transactions
↓ 17.6% MoM
$1,564
Median PSF
↑ 5.1% MoM
$1,603,056
Median Transaction Price
6,351
Rental Leases
↓ 30.1% MoM
$3,400
Median Rent
↑ 3.0% MoM
2.69%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 1,672 transactions in February 2022, representing a decrease of 17.6% month-on-month and up 239.1% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,564 (up 5.1% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,603,056.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,072 (64.1%) · New Sale: 566 (33.9%) · Sub Sale: 34 (2%)

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)241$2,3102,026$4,5002.21%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)569$1,8192,032$3,4002.28%
OCR (Outside Central Region)862$1,2592,293$2,9002.69%

For a deeper comparison, see Top PSF Districts vs Top Yield Districts.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in February 2022:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR200$1,335
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR167$1,805
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR143$1,700
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR124$1,373
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR109$2,446

Notable Transactions

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

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$5,153$34,612,5006,717New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,708$10,388,0002,207New Sale
SCOTTS SQUARED9$4,405$5,500,0001,249Resale
3 CUSCADEND10$4,241$2,784,488657New Sale
3 CUSCADEND10$4,191$2,752,028657New Sale
3 CUSCADEND10$3,975$2,909,388732New Sale
KIMSIA PARKD9$3,879$6,400,0001,650Resale
KLIMT CAIRNHILLD9$3,850$5,760,0001,496New Sale
3 CUSCADEND10$3,827$2,800,868732New Sale
SCOTTS SQUARED9$3,757$2,345,600624Resale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 6,351 leases in February 2022, down 30.1% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $3,400 (up 3.0% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$2,600
2BR$3,200
3BR$4,000
4BR$6,800
5BR$9,900
NA$3,800

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT128
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT108
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY45
D'LEEDON42
DUO RESIDENCES39

Planning to rent? Check out our How to Project Rental Property Cash Flow.

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2021-09$1,414$3,200
2021-10$1,493$3,200
2021-11$1,634$3,200
2021-12$1,517$3,200
2022-01$1,488$3,300
2022-02$1,564$3,400

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

For longer-term analysis, see Rental Trends by Floor Size — 2025.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 566 units (33.9% of total), while resales made up 1,072 transactions and 34 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 216 (12.9%) · 4BR: 246 (14.7%) · 2BR: 300 (17.9%) · 3BR: 603 (36.1%) · Studio: 83 (5%) · 1BR: 224 (13.4%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 261 · $1M-1.5M: 483 · $1.5M-2M: 388 · $2M-3M: 278 · $3M+: 262

Explore our latest Top 10 Most Active Rental Condos for featured developments.

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 February 2022:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 5.1% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 3.0% 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 83%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Compare Mortgage Loan Packages · TDSR and MSR: Singapore's Borrowing Limits

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$738,000----
1$1,022,500----
1BR--$2,600/mo--
2$1,324,619----
2BR--$3,200/mo--
3$1,588,000----
3BR--$4,000/mo--
4$2,524,000----
4BR--$6,800/mo--
5$4,468,105----
5BR--$9,900/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: 685 condos with sales data and 1578 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for February 2022.