Property Market in Watten Estate

Watten Estate is one of Singapore's established prime residential areas. According to URA transaction records from 2022 to 2025,D11 has recorded 3,140 private residential transactions, making it a moderately active district with steady deal flow. The median condominium and apartment price stands at S$2.3M, which is 34% above the Singapore-wide median of S$1.7M.

The private residential market in Watten Estate spans 8 property categories. Apartments dominate with 1,276 transactions at a median of S$2.0M, while condominiums trade at S$2.6M. 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.

Watten Estate also has an active landed property segment. Terrace houses trade at a median of S$5.9M, semi-detached homes at S$8.3M, and detached houses at S$17.1M. Landed properties in Watten Estate attract buyers seeking generational homes in one of Singapore's established residential enclaves.

For condominiums and apartments in Watten Estate, floor level creates a measurable price gradient. Units on floors 36-40 sell for a median of S$5.8M, while units on floors 06-10 sell for S$2.0M. That is a 180% premium for higher floors, worth approximately S$3.7M per unit.

In Watten Estate, the high-floor premium reflects views of the city skyline, improved privacy in dense neighbourhoods, and the status associated with penthouse-level living. 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 Watten Estate average S$6.56 psf per square foot per month, placing the district above-average rental rates, indicating solid demand from both local and expatriate tenants. The highest rents are commanded by PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON at S$7.58 psf.

The rental spread within Watten Estate runs from S$6.19 psf at NOVENA REGENCY to S$7.58 psf at PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON. This range reflects differences in development age, finish quality, proximity to MRT, and whether the unit is furnished. Investors evaluating gross rental yield in Watten Estate should compare these rates against the purchase price per square foot to assess returns.

The most actively traded development in Watten Estate is PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON on DUNEARN ROAD, with 276 URA-recorded transactions at a median of S$2,098,400. WATTEN HOUSE follows with 136 transactions at S$5,027,000.

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, Watten Estate sits closest to High Street (S$2.3M), Orchard (S$2.4M), Ardmore (S$2.5M). Buyers looking for a lower entry point could consider Kranji at S$1.1M, which is 112% cheaper.