ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — September 2024

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 9,534 transactions recorded in September 2024 (-12.9% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,782, up 5.8% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,300 (-4.4% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang) with 211 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 2.96% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 9,534 total transactions in September 2024, down 12.9% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 1,937 units with a median price of $1,782 per square foot, while the rental market saw 7,597 leases at a median rent of $4,300/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Paya Lebar Air Base Property Guide — Singapore's Biggest Land Release.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in September 2024:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
RAFFLES PARKD11$20,000,000$1,97710,116Resale
HOLLAND GROVE PARKD10$15,500,000$2,1837,100Resale
FRANKEL ESTATED15$14,750,000$2,2086,679Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD11$14,500,000$3,1424,614Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD4$14,155,000$1,7777,967Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

1,937
Sales Transactions
↑ 3.6% MoM
$1,782
Median PSF
↑ 5.8% MoM
$1,750,000
Median Transaction Price
7,597
Rental Leases
↓ 16.2% MoM
$4,300
Median Rent
↓ 4.4% MoM
2.96%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 1,937 transactions in September 2024, representing an increase of 3.6% month-on-month and up 28.9% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,782 (up 5.8% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,750,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,448 (74.8%) · New Sale: 390 (20.1%) · Sub Sale: 99 (5.1%)

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)212$2,1802,369$5,7002.63%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)633$2,1562,553$4,3502.62%
OCR (Outside Central Region)1,092$1,4982,675$3,8002.96%

For a deeper comparison, see Orchard Road vs River Valley: Central Living Comparison.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in September 2024:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 23 (Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang)Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu KangOCR211$1,490
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR187$1,524
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR178$2,211
District 21 (Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu Pandan)Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu PandanOCR175$2,579
District 18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)Tampines, Pasir RisOCR124$1,483

Notable Transactions

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

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTSD8$3,877$5,200,0001,341Resale
KLIMT CAIRNHILLD9$3,803$5,690,0001,496New Sale
19 NASSIMD10$3,764$5,550,0001,475New Sale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,760$6,050,0001,609Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,760$6,050,0001,609Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,760$6,050,0001,609Resale
HILLTOPSD9$3,689$6,313,0001,711Resale
MIDTOWN MODERND7$3,611$6,530,0001,808New Sale
19 NASSIMD10$3,608$5,321,0001,475New Sale
THE ORCHARD RESIDENCESD9$3,593$10,250,0002,852Resale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 7,597 leases in September 2024, down 16.2% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,300 (down 4.4% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,200
2BR$4,000
3BR$5,300
4BR$8,800
5BR$10,500
6BR$16,000
NA$5,400

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT177
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT146
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES54
CLAVON50
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY47

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
2024-04$1,738$4,400
2024-05$1,669$4,300
2024-06$1,714$4,250
2024-07$1,827$4,400
2024-08$1,685$4,500
2024-09$1,782$4,300

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 390 units (20.1% of total), while resales made up 1,448 transactions and 99 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 212 (10.9%) · 4BR: 267 (13.8%) · 3BR: 682 (35.2%) · 2BR: 384 (19.8%) · Studio: 84 (4.3%) · 1BR: 308 (15.9%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 175 · $1M-1.5M: 518 · $1.5M-2M: 472 · $2M-3M: 449 · $3M+: 323

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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 September 2024:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 5.8% month-on-month.
  • Rental rates have eased with median rent down 4.4% 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 46%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: IRR: Internal Rate of Return for Property Investors

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$822,944----
1$1,230,000----
1BR--$3,200/mo--
2$1,550,000----
2BR--$4,000/mo--
3$1,880,000----
3BR--$5,300/mo--
4$2,800,000----
4BR--$8,800/mo--
5$4,518,228----
5BR--$10,500/mo--
6BR--$16,000/mo--
NA--$5,400/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: 749 condos with sales data and 1698 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for September 2024.