1919 reaches new high of $2,283 psf

, District 9, District 15 and District 20

Between Aug 8 and 15, 1919, a freehold condo on Sophia Road in prime District 9, recorded the highest psf-price in Singapore. On Aug 11, a 560 sq ft, one-bedroom-plus-study unit on the fifth floor was sold for $1.278 million, or $2,283 psf. This surpasses the previous record of $2,233 psf registered in September 2013 for a 560 sq ft unit.

A look at the caveat lodged with URA reveals the unit purchased by the seller from the developer in July 2012 for $1.184 million ($2,115 psf). This means they made a gain of $94,000 on the transaction. Developed by Aurum Land, 1919 consists of 75 black-and-white apartments in the Mount Sophia neighbourhood. Units range from one-bedroom-plus-study apartments of 560 sq ft to three-bedders of 1,302 sq ft.

The URA also plans to include green spaces and walkways, as well as bicycle paths and pedestrian-friendly areas.

The URA master plan has created a lot of excitement in the local area, and homeowners of Woodlands Condo have welcomed the news with enthusiasm. The plan promises to bring life and beauty to the area, while also paying homage to the area’s past. The inclusion of public art installations is a great way to bring people together and to celebrate the beauty and history of the Woodlands Condo. The green spaces and pathways are also sure to be a hit, as they will provide plenty of opportunities for people to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

Adana @ Thomson, a freehold condo on Old Upper Thomson Road in District 20, also recorded a new psf-price high during the period in review. On Aug 11, a 560 sq ft two-bedroom unit on the fourth floor sold for $1.082 million, or $1,933 psf. It was purchased from the developer in July 2017 for $944,200 ($1,687 psf). Seller made a gain of approximately $138,000 on the sale. Adana @ Thomson comprises 74 units, with two-, three-, and four-bedders between 560 and 1,152 sq ft.

Another development that hit a new psf-price high is Flamingo Valley, a freehold condo on Siglap Road in District 15. A 1,238 sq ft three-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor was sold for $2.35 million, or $1,898 psf, on Aug 10. This tops the previous record of $1,891 psf registered in March when a 1,216 sq ft unit was sold for $2.3 million. Developed by Frasers Property, the 393-unit condo offers one to four-bedders between 517 and 3,111 sq ft, surrounded by landed housing neighbourhoods including the Opera and Frankel estates.

No new psf-price lows were recorded during the period in review.

1919, Adana @ Thomson, and Flamingo Valley have seen their psf records smashed during the week of Aug 8 to 15. The 560 sq ft, one-bedroom-plus-study unit at 1919 managed to achieve the highest price of $2,283 psf while Adana @ Thomson and Flamingo Valley recorded $1,933 and $1,898 psf respectively. These transactions will surely encourage the owners of these properties to list them and hopefully achieve similar records.