ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — March 2025

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 10,461 transactions recorded in March 2025 (+12.7% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,798, down 21.3% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,300 (-2.3% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris) with 816 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.8% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 10,461 total transactions in March 2025, up 12.7% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 3,200 units with a median price of $1,798 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,261 leases at a median rent of $4,300/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our HDB Upgrader Financial Planning: From HDB to Condo.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in March 2025:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$45,800,000$2,92915,636Resale
CORONATION VILLED10$22,500,000$2,3369,632Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$21,500,000$2,3389,197Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$21,000,000$2,06810,155Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$18,100,000$3,5155,149Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

3,200
Sales Transactions
↑ 4.7% MoM
$1,798
Median PSF
↓ 21.3% MoM
$1,731,000
Median Transaction Price
7,261
Rental Leases
↑ 16.7% MoM
$4,300
Median Rent
↓ 2.3% MoM
2.8%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 3,200 transactions in March 2025, representing an increase of 4.7% month-on-month and up 45.3% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,798 (down 21.3% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,731,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,644 (51.4%) · New Sale: 1,444 (45.1%) · Sub Sale: 112 (3.5%)

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)312$2,3072,227$5,4002.38%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)657$2,0022,414$4,3002.45%
OCR (Outside Central Region)2,231$1,7682,620$3,8502.8%

For a deeper comparison, see Old vs New TOP: How Age Affects Pricing.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in March 2025:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR816$1,762
District 26 (Upper Thomson, Springleaf)Upper Thomson, SpringleafOCR491$2,209
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR268$1,637
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR171$2,021
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR147$1,492

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in March 2025:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
BLAIR PLAIN CONSERVATION AREAD2$4,446$6,633,3331,492Resale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,091$11,800,0002,885Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$3,945$10,022,0002,540New Sale
LLOYD SIXTYFIVED9$3,801$2,700,000710Resale
THE AVENIRD9$3,739$9,016,0002,411New Sale
19 NASSIMD10$3,716$2,000,000538New Sale
HILLTOPSD9$3,643$6,235,0001,711Resale
THE AVENIRD9$3,608$2,990,000829New Sale
THE AVENIRD9$3,591$2,976,000829New Sale
MIDTOWN BAYD7$3,561$1,610,000452New Sale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,261 leases in March 2025, up 16.7% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,300 (down 2.3% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,300
2BR$4,100
3BR$5,200
4BR$8,200
5BR$10,250
6BR$3,650
8BR$11,000
NA$5,000

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT139
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT132
ONE PEARL BANK51
NORMANTON PARK45
D'LEEDON42

Planning to rent? Check out our Buy vs Rent: Finding Your Break-Even Point.

6-Month Price Trends

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

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2024-10$1,942$4,300
2024-11$2,431$4,350
2024-12$1,719$4,300
2025-01$2,253$4,350
2025-02$2,284$4,400
2025-03$1,798$4,300

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

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 1,444 units (45.1% of total), while resales made up 1,644 transactions and 112 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 287 (9%) · 4BR: 374 (11.7%) · 3BR: 979 (30.6%) · 2BR: 1,022 (31.9%) · 1BR: 375 (11.7%) · Studio: 163 (5.1%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 212 · $1M-1.5M: 706 · $1.5M-2M: 1,100 · $2M-3M: 706 · $3M+: 476

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Outlook & What to Watch

In 2025, the market is adjusting to a normalising interest rate environment as MAS SORASORA rates gradually ease from their peak, supporting buyer sentiment.

Key takeaways for March 2025:

  • Prices have softened with median PSF falling 21.3% month-on-month.
  • Rental rates have eased with median rent down 2.3% 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 31%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Use the Mortgage Calculator · SSD Explained: Seller's Stamp Duty and Holding Periods

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$918,666----
1$1,286,000----
1BR--$3,300/mo--
2$1,560,000----
2BR--$4,100/mo--
3$1,980,088----
3BR--$5,200/mo--
4$2,937,000----
4BR--$8,200/mo--
5$4,950,000----
5BR--$10,250/mo--
6BR--$3,650/mo--
8BR--$11,000/mo--
NA--$5,000/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: 818 condos with sales data and 1657 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for March 2025.