ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — March 2022

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 10,041 transactions recorded in March 2022 (+25.2% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,534, down 1.9% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $3,500 (+2.9% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 339 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.73% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 10,041 total transactions in March 2022, up 25.2% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 2,294 units with a median price of $1,534 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,747 leases at a median rent of $3,500/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Decoupling Strategy for Singapore Property Owners.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in March 2022:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
ARIVA ON SHAN SERVICED RESIDENCED12$86,499,999$3,94321,940Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$66,060,000$1,93134,215Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$66,060,000$1,93134,215Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$66,060,000$1,93134,215Resale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$59,768,640$4,95312,066New Sale

Key Figures at a Glance

2,294
Sales Transactions
↑ 37.2% MoM
$1,534
Median PSF
↓ 1.9% MoM
$1,580,000
Median Transaction Price
7,747
Rental Leases
↑ 22.0% MoM
$3,500
Median Rent
↑ 2.9% MoM
2.73%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 2,294 transactions in March 2022, representing an increase of 37.2% month-on-month and down 24.1% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,534 (down 1.9% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,580,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,539 (67.1%) · New Sale: 701 (30.6%) · Sub Sale: 54 (2.4%)

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)332$2,4452,445$4,6502.27%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)771$1,8102,518$3,5002.39%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,191$1,2632,784$3,0002.73%

For a deeper comparison, see 3-Bed Family Condos: CCR vs RCR vs OCR.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in March 2022:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR339$1,354
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR181$1,689
District 5 (Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New Town)Pasir Panjang, Hong Leong Garden, Clementi New TownRCR181$1,728
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR134$2,670
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR117$1,097

Notable Transactions

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

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$4,953$59,768,64012,066New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,623$10,200,0002,207New Sale
TWENTYONE ANGULLIA PARKD9$4,512$10,200,0002,260Resale
THE MARQ ON PATERSON HILLD9$4,402$13,600,0003,089Resale
ARIVA ON SHAN SERVICED RESIDENCED12$3,943$86,499,99921,940Resale
WALLICH RESIDENCED2$3,801$7,650,0002,013Resale
ARDMORE PARKD10$3,774$10,888,0002,885Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD9$3,745$6,180,0001,650Resale
TOMLINSON HEIGHTSD10$3,690$10,129,0002,745Resale
3 CUSCADEND10$3,689$4,725,0001,281New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,747 leases in March 2022, up 22.0% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $3,500 (up 2.9% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$2,600
2BR$3,250
3BR$4,000
4BR$7,037
5BR$11,000
6BR$2,850
8BR$15,500
NA$3,850

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT173
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT162
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY58
PARC RIVIERA50
CITY SQUARE RESIDENCES45

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
2021-10$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
2022-03$1,534$3,500

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

For longer-term analysis, see Rental Price Distribution — 2022.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 701 units (30.6% of total), while resales made up 1,539 transactions and 54 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 322 (14%) · 4BR: 328 (14.3%) · 3BR: 758 (33%) · 2BR: 423 (18.4%) · Studio: 145 (6.3%) · 1BR: 318 (13.9%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 368 · $1M-1.5M: 668 · $1.5M-2M: 496 · $2M-3M: 387 · $3M+: 375

Explore our latest Condos with Best Views in District 24 (Lim Chu Kang, Tengah) 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 March 2022:

  • Prices have softened with median PSF falling 1.9% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 2.9% 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 94%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Compare Mortgage Loan Packages · Moving Averages: Reading Property Price Trends

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$745,000----
1$1,050,000----
1BR--$2,600/mo--
2$1,314,400----
2BR--$3,250/mo--
3$1,579,500----
3BR--$4,000/mo--
4$2,350,000----
4BR--$7,037/mo--
5$4,400,000----
5BR--$11,000/mo--
6BR--$2,850/mo--
8BR--$15,500/mo--
NA--$3,850/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: 839 condos with sales data and 1691 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for March 2022.