Wharton Vale
Located in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley), Wharton Vale is a freehold condominium in the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 2002 and comprises 14 units. This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data.
Overview & Key Facts
WHARTON VALE is a freehold condominium at SOPHIA ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by , comprising 14 units, completed in 2002.
Location & Connectivity
WHARTON VALE is approximately 440m from Bencoolen MRT station, with 17 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bencoolen | Downtown Line | 440m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 470m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 470m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 470m |
| Little India | North-East Line | 500m |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 500m |
Schools & Education
16 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 610m |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 610m |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 640m |
| School of the Arts | JC | 770m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 780m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.4 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 4 | $1,698 psf | $1,060,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,266 psf | $2,521,000 |
Market Position
WHARTON VALE has recorded 5 sales at an average price of $1,352,200.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,522 psf | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,266 psf | ↓ 16.8% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,874 psf | ↑ 48.0% |
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WHARTON VALE prices sit at a fresh series high after a 48.0% gain on the prior period, now 23.2% above the 2021 starting level.
Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.3 as of June 2026 — up 0.9% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,731 psf | 585 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,139 psf | 494 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,243 psf | 427 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
What Could Work Against You
- Only 2 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
- At 14 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
This is a strong match for mrt-walkable commuters, tertiary student housing, quiet sanctuary seekers and long-term hold (10+ yr). Located ~444m from Bencoolen MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
yield-focused investors and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
families with young children should probably look elsewhere. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
Verdict
WHARTON VALE is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 14 units, offering a gross yield of 3.1%.
At ~$1,874 psf, it reflects its premium CCR positioning.
Explore the full WHARTON VALE dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing WHARTON VALE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (280m away), an upgrader gap of about $250,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- WHARTON VALE Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 5 transactions
- Rental data: 28 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Oct 2025 · 5 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats