ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — June 2023

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 8,569 transactions recorded in June 2023 (-0.9% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,632, down 15.5% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,600 (+2.2% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 170 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3.59% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 8,569 total transactions in June 2023, down 0.9% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 1,534 units with a median price of $1,632 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,035 leases at a median rent of $4,600/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our BTO vs Resale HDB vs Condo — Complete Decision Framework.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in June 2023:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$32,748,700$5,3006,178New Sale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$30,764,600$5,0506,092New Sale
RAFFLES PARKD11$24,000,000$2,12111,314Resale
OEI TIONG HAM PARKD10$22,800,000$2,6138,726Resale
HONG KONG PARKD21$20,300,000$2,1169,592Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

1,534
Sales Transactions
↓ 39.0% MoM
$1,632
Median PSF
↓ 15.5% MoM
$1,670,600
Median Transaction Price
7,035
Rental Leases
↑ 14.7% MoM
$4,600
Median Rent
↑ 2.2% MoM
3.59%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 1,534 transactions in June 2023, representing a decrease of 39.0% month-on-month and down 27.4% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,632 (down 15.5% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,670,600.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,165 (75.9%) · Sub Sale: 91 (5.9%) · New Sale: 278 (18.1%)

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)291$2,2432,035$6,1002.77%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)552$1,8582,349$4,6002.94%
OCR (Outside Central Region)691$1,3572,651$4,0003.59%

For a deeper comparison, see CCR vs RCR vs OCR: Price, Rent, and Yield.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in June 2023:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR170$1,460
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR147$2,181
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR127$1,840
District 21 (Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu Pandan)Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu PandanOCR114$2,559
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR106$1,369

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in June 2023:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$5,300$32,748,7006,178New Sale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$5,050$30,764,6006,092New Sale
THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILLD9$4,208$13,000,0003,089Resale
KLIMT CAIRNHILLD9$3,776$5,650,0001,496New Sale
BOULEVARD 88D10$3,644$4,785,0001,313New Sale
THOMSON GARDEN ESTATED20$3,546$3,130,000883Resale
KLIMT CAIRNHILLD9$3,528$5,050,0001,432New Sale
ONE DRAYCOTTD10$3,523$2,579,000732New Sale
MIDTOWN BAYD7$3,494$1,617,300463New Sale
GRANGE 1866D10$3,390$2,591,000764New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,035 leases in June 2023, up 14.7% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,600 (up 2.2% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,400
2BR$4,225
3BR$5,300
4BR$8,500
5BR$10,500
6BR$14,000
NA$5,100

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT152
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT140
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY47
D'LEEDON40
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES33

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2023-01$1,648$4,400
2023-02$1,764$4,500
2023-03$1,707$4,500
2023-04$1,987$4,580
2023-05$1,932$4,500
2023-06$1,632$4,600

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

For longer-term analysis, see Sales Trends by Bedroom Type — 2022.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 278 units (18.1% of total), while resales made up 1,165 transactions and 91 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 200 (13%) · 4BR: 204 (13.3%) · 2BR: 335 (21.8%) · 3BR: 476 (31%) · 1BR: 208 (13.6%) · Studio: 111 (7.2%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 198 · $1M-1.5M: 432 · $1.5M-2M: 349 · $2M-3M: 259 · $3M+: 296

Explore our latest Best Condos Under $500K in Singapore for featured developments.

Outlook & What to Watch

The 2023 market saw the impact of the April IRAS ABSD ratesABSD hike for investment properties, cooling speculative demand while owner-occupier buying remained resilient.

Key takeaways for June 2023:

  • Prices have softened with median PSF falling 15.5% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 2.2% 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 65%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Use the Mortgage Calculator · 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$760,000----
1$1,171,500----
1BR--$3,400/mo--
2$1,450,000----
2BR--$4,225/mo--
3$1,625,000----
3BR--$5,300/mo--
4$2,680,000----
4BR--$8,500/mo--
5$4,250,000----
5BR--$10,500/mo--
6BR--$14,000/mo--
NA--$5,100/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: 668 condos with sales data and 1654 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for June 2023.