FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Bukit Timah)

18 Shelford

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jan 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

18 Shelford is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2010, with 19 units across 1 block. Across 23 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,829 psf, ~1,873 sqft).

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What are the key facts about 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

18 Shelford is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2010, with 19 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2010
Developer
POPULAR LAND PTE LTD
Total units
19
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 11 (Bukit Timah)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$1,829 psf
Last transacted
Jan 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,829 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.30M

recent · 23 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,829 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$6,700

59 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2026.

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What has recently sold at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

18 Shelford has 23 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,838,000 in Jan 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jan 2026S$3,838,0001,873S$2,049 psf
Sept 2025S$2,550,0001,206S$2,115 psf
Jul 2023S$2,688,0001,378S$1,951 psf
Jun 2023S$2,430,0001,206S$2,016 psf
Aug 2022S$3,820,0002,088S$1,829 psf
Apr 2022S$3,810,0002,088S$1,825 psf
Apr 2022S$3,900,0002,088S$1,868 psf
Apr 2021S$3,800,0002,088S$1,820 psf
Jan 2021S$3,500,0002,357S$1,485 psf
Jan 2015S$3,020,0002,088S$1,446 psf
Sept 2012S$3,300,0001,873S$1,762 psf
Oct 2011S$2,290,0001,206S$1,900 psf

23 sales and 59 rentals on record since Jun 2010. Source: URA.

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Are prices at 18 Shelford rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at 18 Shelford has risen 41% over the past 13 years (20102023), from S$1,388 psf to S$1,951 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2023S$1,951 psfS$2.43M2+6.7%
2022S$1,829 psfS$3.82M3+23.2%
2021S$1,485 psfS$3.50M2-14.6%
2011S$1,739 psfS$3.60M10+25.3%
2010S$1,388 psfS$3.45M2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

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How many property agents are active around 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

5,862 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where 18 Shelford sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

5,862

District 11 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

30,333

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is 18 Shelford and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

18 Shelford is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

18 Shelford is a freehold apartment completed in 2010. It was developed by POPULAR LAND PTE LTD. The development has 19 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,747 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,846 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

18 SHELFORD is located at 18 Shelford Road, Singapore 288407. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tan Kah Kee MRT, approximately 597m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Adam Food Centre for food options, and Shelford Rd Pg for greenery and recreation.

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Who built 18 Shelford and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

18 Shelford was developed by POPULAR LAND PTE LTD, with 19 units over up to 5 storeys.

Developer
POPULAR LAND PTE LTD
Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
2,747 sqm (29,568 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,846 sqm (41,398 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
8

How far is 18 Shelford from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 18 Shelford is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 597 m away (~9 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority747 m
  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km835 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km868 m
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority915 m
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.0 km
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.8 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 499 mHawker centre: Adam Food Centre · 381 mPark: Shelford Rd Pg · 291 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to own a unit at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at 18 Shelford (~S$3.30M) needs about S$24,157/mo in income and S$11,114/mo in repayments, after S$137,600 stamp duty and a S$825k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.30M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$137,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$825k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$11,114/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$24,157/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about 18 Shelford? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from 18 Shelford's own transactions.

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Is 18 Shelford a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at 18 Shelford sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about 18 Shelford

How much does a unit at 18 Shelford cost?

Units at 18 Shelford have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,829 psf), from 23 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at 18 Shelford?

For a unit around S$3.30M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$24,157/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$11,114/mo after a S$825k (25%) downpayment and S$137,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is 18 Shelford a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.4%; median PSF has risen about 41% since 2010. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Are prices at 18 Shelford going up?

The median transacted PSF at 18 Shelford has risen about 41% between 2010 and 2023, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is 18 Shelford freehold or leasehold?

18 Shelford is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was 18 Shelford built and who developed it?

18 Shelford obtained TOP in 2010, developed by POPULAR LAND PTE LTD, with 19 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to 18 Shelford?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to 18 Shelford is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 597 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of 18 Shelford?

Raffles Girls' Primary School, Nanyang Primary School are within 1 km of 18 Shelford — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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