ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — July 2024

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 12,150 transactions recorded in July 2024 (+31.6% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,827, up 6.6% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,400 (+3.5% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 277 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3.26% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 12,150 total transactions in July 2024, up 31.6% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,231 units with a median price of $1,827 per square foot, while the rental market saw 9,919 leases at a median rent of $4,400/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Total Condo Carrying Cost Guide — Beyond the Mortgage.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in July 2024:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$52,000,000$3,43515,141Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$49,000,000$2,32121,116Resale
REBECCA PARKD10$38,000,000$1,85820,449Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$23,000,000$1,52115,121Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$18,000,000$2,7316,591Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,231
Sales Transactions
↑ 35.0% MoM
$1,827
Median PSF
↑ 6.6% MoM
$1,650,000
Median Transaction Price
9,919
Rental Leases
↑ 30.9% MoM
$4,400
Median Rent
↑ 3.5% MoM
3.26%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,231 transactions in July 2024, representing an increase of 35.0% month-on-month and down 19.3% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,827 (up 6.6% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,650,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,547 (69.3%) · Sub Sale: 108 (4.8%) · New Sale: 576 (25.8%)

Segment Performance: CCR, RCR & OCR

Performance across Singapore's three market segments shows differentiated pricing and demand patterns.

SegmentSales Vol.Median PSFRentalsMedian RentGross Yield
CCR (Core Central Region)233$2,1902,751$5,8002.81%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)624$1,9633,340$4,4002.54%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,374$1,6213,828$4,0003.26%

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

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in July 2024:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR277$1,495
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR209$2,141
District 17 (Loyang, Changi)Loyang, ChangiOCR172$2,013
District 22 (Jurong)JurongOCR172$2,126
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR148$1,514

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in July 2024:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
NASSIM PARK RESIDENCESD10$4,472$14,200,0003,175Resale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,160$12,000,0002,885Resale
19 NASSIMD10$3,697$3,900,0001,055New Sale
MIDTOWN MODERND7$3,671$6,638,0001,808New Sale
WATTEN ESTATED11$3,644$6,550,0001,798Resale
MIDTOWN MODERND7$3,643$6,588,0001,808New Sale
19 NASSIMD10$3,595$3,986,1701,109New Sale
ARDMORE THREED10$3,527$6,150,0001,744Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,450$5,570,0001,615Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,450$5,570,0001,615Resale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 9,919 leases in July 2024, up 30.9% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,400 (up 3.5% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,300
2BR$4,000
3BR$5,300
4BR$8,300
5BR$9,800
NA$6,000

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT226
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT132
STIRLING RESIDENCES110
PARC RIVIERA83
NORMANTON PARK81

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
2024-02$1,715$4,400
2024-03$1,916$4,300
2024-04$1,738$4,400
2024-05$1,669$4,300
2024-06$1,714$4,250
2024-07$1,827$4,400

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

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 576 units (25.8% of total), while resales made up 1,547 transactions and 108 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 232 (10.4%) · 4BR: 300 (13.4%) · 2BR: 429 (19.2%) · 3BR: 729 (32.7%) · 1BR: 413 (18.5%) · Studio: 128 (5.7%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 212 · $1M-1.5M: 685 · $1.5M-2M: 522 · $2M-3M: 460 · $3M+: 352

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Outlook & What to Watch

Throughout 2024, Singapore's private residential market showed remarkable resilience with stable pricing and healthy transaction volumes despite elevated interest rates.

Key takeaways for July 2024:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 6.6% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 3.5% 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 35%, near historical averages.

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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$850,000----
1$1,250,000----
1BR--$3,300/mo--
2$1,550,000----
2BR--$4,000/mo--
3$1,750,000----
3BR--$5,300/mo--
4$2,850,000----
4BR--$8,300/mo--
5$4,575,400----
5BR--$9,800/mo--
NA--$6,000/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: 800 condos with sales data and 1802 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for July 2024.