Property market in Upper Bukit Timah
An analysis of 5,407 private property transactions in Upper Bukit Timah, covering condos, apartments and landed property. Prices, tenure splits, floor-level premiums, rental rates and top developments. All data from URA.
What are property prices in Upper Bukit Timah (D21)?
The median private residential property price in Upper Bukit Timah is S$1.9M, based on 5,407 URA-recorded transactions. Freehold trades at S$2.1M while 99-year leasehold costs S$1.9M, a 13% tenure premium. Average monthly rent is S$6.12 psf psf. Upper Bukit Timah sits 12% above the Singapore-wide median of S$1.7M. The most actively traded development is THE RESERVE RESIDENCES, with 664 transactions.
D21 spans 7 property categories. Condominiums lead with 3,400 transactions at a median of S$2.0M. Landed is active too: semi-detached at S$6.1M, terrace at S$4.5M, detached at S$12.5M.
Freehold vs leasehold
Tenure is a defining factor in Upper Bukit Timah's pricing. Freehold trades at a 13% premium, roughly S$240K more in absolute terms. Freehold transactions number 1,721 to leasehold's 2,905.
Floor-level pricing
For condos and apartments, floor level creates a measurable price gradient. Units on 31-35 sell for a median of S$3.5M, while 01-05 sell for S$1.8M, a 98% premium worth roughly S$1.7M per unit.
Rental market
Rents average S$6.12 psf psf per month. Across the most-rented developments the range runs from S$6.08 psf to S$6.95 psf psf.
Most traded developments
High transaction volume signals an active secondary market with good liquidity. Buyers who may sell within a few years should weight proven resale activity.
What this means for buyers
At S$1.9M, Upper Bukit Timah sits above the Singapore private-market median. You get established character and access relative to prime districts.
High floors cost 98% more than low floors. Budget-conscious buyers can save around S$1.7M by choosing a lower floor in the same development.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average condo price in Upper Bukit Timah (D21)?
The median condominium and apartment price is S$1.9M, based on 5,407 URA-recorded transactions. Prices range widely depending on unit size, tenure and development.
How many property transactions were recorded in Upper Bukit Timah?
URA records show 5,407 private residential transactions in D21, covering apartments, condominiums and landed properties.
What are the most popular developments in Upper Bukit Timah?
By URA transaction volume: THE RESERVE RESIDENCES (664 transactions, median S$1,996,918), PINETREE HILL (493 transactions, median S$2,339,000), NAVA GROVE (474 transactions, median S$2,423,750).
What types of property are available in Upper Bukit Timah?
7 categories with recorded transactions: condominium, apartment, semi-detached, terrace, detached, strata terrace, strata detached. Condominiums are the largest segment at 3,400 transactions.
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