FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Bukit Timah)

18 Shelford

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 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$3.50M (S$1,829 psf, ~2,088 sqft).

Key facts about 18 Shelford
TenureFreehold
TOP year2010
DeveloperPOPULAR LAND PTE LTD
Units19 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 11 · Bukit Timah · CCR
Nearest MRTTan Kah Kee MRT, 597 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,829 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

No units at 18 Shelford are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for 18 Shelford aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 23 URA caveats, units range from 1,206 sqft to 3,606 sqft, and the middle half are 1,798 sqft to 2,088 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.50M (S$1,829 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.50M

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

2.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2026.

4

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$3,967,0002,088S$1,900 psf

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

5

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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Is 18 Shelford a good investment?

Key Takeaway

18 Shelford has only 7 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 11, 85% of 10,695 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 11 sold for more

85%

of 10,695 private resales

Median gain

24%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.8 years

bought to resold

18 Shelford has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 11 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

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.

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.

9

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
10

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at 18 Shelford (~S$3.50M) needs about S$25,621/mo in income and S$11,787/mo in repayments, after S$149,600 stamp duty and a S$875k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.50M) 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$149,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$875k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$11,787/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$25,621/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around 18 Shelford?

Key Takeaway

5,863 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

5,863

District 11 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

30,351

all-time · all property types

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

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Frequently asked questions about 18 Shelford

Is 18 Shelford freehold?

Yes. 18 Shelford is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is 18 Shelford?

18 Shelford was completed (obtained TOP) in 2010, so it is about 16 years old.

Is 18 Shelford a good investment?

18 Shelford has only 7 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 11, 85% of 10,695 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is 18 Shelford an EC?

No. 18 Shelford is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of 18 Shelford?

18 Shelford was developed by POPULAR LAND PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at 18 Shelford?

Units at 18 Shelford have recently sold for around S$3.50M (S$1,829 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is 18 Shelford located?

18 Shelford is at 18 Shelford Road, Singapore 288407, in Bukit Timah (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 597 m away.

How many units are there in 18 Shelford?

18 Shelford has 19 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.

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

For a unit around S$3.50M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$25,621/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$11,787/mo after a S$875k (25%) downpayment and S$149,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at 18 Shelford going up?

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

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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.