ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — June 2021

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 11,187 transactions recorded in June 2021 (+4.7% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,486, up 8.0% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $3,200 (+4.9% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 357 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.63% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 11,187 total transactions in June 2021, up 4.7% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,639 units with a median price of $1,486 per square foot, while the rental market saw 8,548 leases at a median rent of $3,200/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Luxury Condo Buying Guide — What $5M+ Gets You in CCR.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in June 2021:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$36,000,000$1,53723,423Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$36,000,000$1,95418,427Resale
BINJAI PARKD21$36,000,000$1,31827,320Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$32,000,000$2,10915,173Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$30,000,000$1,33622,462Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,639
Sales Transactions
↓ 19.3% MoM
$1,486
Median PSF
↑ 8.0% MoM
$1,499,000
Median Transaction Price
8,548
Rental Leases
↑ 15.3% MoM
$3,200
Median Rent
↑ 4.9% MoM
2.63%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,639 transactions in June 2021, representing a decrease of 19.3% month-on-month. The median price per square foot was $1,486 (up 8.0% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,499,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,656 (62.8%) · New Sale: 946 (35.8%) · Sub Sale: 37 (1.4%)

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)428$2,3442,567$4,4002.41%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)844$1,7132,758$3,2062.24%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,367$1,1893,223$2,7002.63%

For a deeper comparison, see New Launch vs Resale Condos — A Data-Driven Comparison.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in June 2021:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR357$1,183
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR257$2,368
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR235$1,171
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR234$1,642
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR212$1,696

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in June 2021:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
PARK NOVAD10$4,837$14,058,0002,906New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,693$13,638,0002,906New Sale
3 CUSCADEND10$4,213$1,904,488452New Sale
SCULPTURA ARDMORED10$4,200$19,756,8004,704Resale
NEW FUTURAD9$4,088$11,000,0002,691Resale
BISHOPSGATE RESIDENCESD10$3,840$11,200,0002,917Resale
BISHOPSGATE RESIDENCESD10$3,840$11,200,0002,917Resale
THE NASSIMD10$3,808$12,500,0003,283Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD9$3,558$5,450,0001,532Resale
MIDTOWN MODERND7$3,486$1,426,000409New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 8,548 leases in June 2021, up 15.3% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $3,200 (up 4.9% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$2,300
2BR$2,900
3BR$3,700
4BR$6,100
5BR$7,700
NA$3,600

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT212
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT153
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY70
D'LEEDON57
LAKE GRANDE50

Planning to rent? Check out our How to Calculate Buy-to-Rent ROI.

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2021-01--$2,500
2021-02$1,356$3,000
2021-03$1,548$3,000
2021-04$1,528$3,100
2021-05$1,376$3,050
2021-06$1,486$3,200

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

For longer-term analysis, see Rental Trends by Floor Size — 2023.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 946 units (35.8% of total), while resales made up 1,656 transactions and 37 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 390 (14.8%) · 4BR: 357 (13.5%) · 3BR: 783 (29.7%) · 2BR: 545 (20.7%) · 1BR: 440 (16.7%) · Studio: 124 (4.7%)

Price Distribution: <$500K: 2 · $500K-1M: 455 · $1M-1.5M: 865 · $1.5M-2M: 540 · $2M-3M: 383 · $3M+: 394

Explore our latest Waterfront Condos: Price and Rental Analysis for featured developments.

Outlook & What to Watch

Following the pandemic recovery, Singapore's property market rebounded strongly in 2021 with pent-up demand driving volumes higher across all segments.

Key takeaways for June 2021:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 8.0% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 4.9% 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 97%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Compare Mortgage Loan Packages · ROI Metrics: Total Return, Break-Even, Future Value

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$752,500----
1$1,139,200----
1BR--$2,300/mo--
2$1,291,000----
2BR--$2,900/mo--
3$1,491,000----
3BR--$3,700/mo--
4$2,250,000----
4BR--$6,100/mo--
5$3,925,000----
5BR--$7,700/mo--
NA--$3,600/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: 850 condos with sales data and 1722 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for June 2021.