Property Market in Anson

Anson sits in the middle of Singapore's residential price spectrum. According to URA transaction records from 2022 to 2025,D02 has recorded 1,376 private residential transactions, making it a smaller market with selective buyer activity. The median condominium and apartment price stands at S$1.6M, which is 8% below the Singapore-wide median of S$1.7M.

Anson is a subzone located within the Downtown Core district of Singapore. Its namesake road, Anson Road, was built in 1879 and is named after Major-General Sir Archibald Anson, a former Lieutenant-Governor of Penang, and probably also after Commodore George Anson, Naval Commander of Far East Squadron in 1815.

The private residential market in Anson spans 3 property categories. Apartments dominate with 1,298 transactions at a median of S$1.6M, while condominiums trade at S$1.8M. The distinction between condominiums and apartments in Singapore is largely regulatory (condominiums must meet a minimum land area of 4,000 sqm and include recreational facilities), but prices also reflect differences in unit size and development scale.

Anson also has an active landed property segment. Terrace houses trade at a median of S$5.8M. Landed properties in Anson offer an alternative to high-rise living at prices that vary significantly with plot size and condition.

Tenure is a defining factor in Anson's property pricing. Freehold properties trade at a median of S$1.9M, while 99-year leasehold units trade at S$1.5M. That is a 25% premium for freehold, or approximately S$380K more in absolute terms.

On a per-square-metre basis, the gap persists: freehold properties cost S$29,276/sqm versus S$23,755/sqm for leasehold. For buyers weighing freehold versus leasehold in Anson, the key question is time horizon. Freehold properties hold value over decades and face no lease decay, but new 99-year leasehold developments often offer modern facilities and layouts at a lower entry price. New leasehold launches have been active in Anson, with 921 transactions versus 441 freehold.

For condominiums and apartments in Anson, floor level creates a measurable price gradient. Units on floors 56-60 sell for a median of S$6.2M, while units on floors 16-20 sell for S$1.3M. That is a 367% premium for higher floors, worth approximately S$4.9M per unit.

In Anson, the high-floor premium reflects better ventilation, natural light, reduced noise, and improved views. Buyers targeting a specific development can use this gradient to estimate how much they save by choosing a mid-floor unit instead of a top-floor one.

Rental rates in Anson average S$7.53 psf per square foot per month, placing the district among the highest rental rates in Singapore, reflecting strong tenant demand for prime locations. The highest rents are commanded by SKYSUITES@ANSON at S$8.29 psf.

The rental spread within Anson runs from S$6.88 psf at ONZE @ TANJONG PAGAR to S$8.29 psf at SKYSUITES@ANSON. This range reflects differences in development age, finish quality, proximity to MRT, and whether the unit is furnished. Investors evaluating gross rental yield in Anson should compare these rates against the purchase price per square foot to assess returns.

The most actively traded development in Anson is ONE BERNAM on BERNAM STREET, with 341 URA-recorded transactions at a median of S$1,867,000. NEWPORT RESIDENCES follows with 176 transactions at S$2,190,500.

High transaction volumes typically indicate active secondary markets with good liquidity. Buyers who may need to sell within a few years should consider developments with proven resale activity, as these tend to attract a broader pool of buyers when the time comes.

In pricing terms, Anson sits closest to Balestier (S$1.6M), Jurong (S$1.5M), Bedok (S$1.5M). Buyers looking for a lower entry point could consider Kranji at S$1.1M, which is 46% cheaper. Those with a larger budget might look at Telok Blangah at S$2.6M.