FreeholdRCRDistrict 8 (Rochor)

City Studios

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Mar 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

City Studios is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 25 units across 1 block. Across 43 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$1,277 psf, ~657 sqft).

Key facts about City Studios
TenureFreehold
TOP year2013
DeveloperSUCCESS CENTURY INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Units25 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 8 · Rochor · RCR
Nearest MRTFarrer Park MRT, 211 m (~3 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,277 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at City Studios?

Key Takeaway

City Studios has 0 units listed for sale, and 5 units for rent at a median of S$3,600 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

5 listings

S$3,200 – S$5,000 a month

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at City Studios?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for City Studios aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 43 URA caveats, units range from 474 sqft to 1,399 sqft, and the middle half are 495 sqft to 753 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at City Studios?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$1,277 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$820k

recent · 43 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,277 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,685

200 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2026.

4

What has recently sold at City Studios?

Key Takeaway

City Studios has 43 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,300,000 in Mar 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2026S$1,300,0001,313S$990 psf
May 2025S$1,430,0001,023S$1,398 psf
Apr 2023S$710,000495S$1,434 psf
Apr 2022S$655,000474S$1,383 psf
Oct 2021S$820,000657S$1,249 psf
Mar 2021S$770,000603S$1,277 psf
Feb 2021S$600,000474S$1,267 psf
Nov 2019S$1,073,000829S$1,295 psf
Aug 2019S$975,000753S$1,294 psf
May 2018S$1,080,0001,023S$1,056 psf
Jun 2017S$1,205,0001,227S$982 psf
Jan 2016S$625,000474S$1,320 psf

43 sales and 200 rentals on record since Mar 2009. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at City Studios rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at City Studios has risen 44% over the past 12 years (20092021), from S$879 psf to S$1,267 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2021S$1,267 psfS$770k3-2.1%
2019S$1,294 psfS$975k2+5.6%
2015S$1,225 psfS$700k2-6.1%
2012S$1,304 psfS$820k2+48.4%
2009S$879 psfS$545k24

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

6

Is City Studios a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 18 units at City Studios that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 89% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 36% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

89%

of 18 resales here

Median gain

36%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at City Studios with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is City Studios and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

City Studios is located in Rochor, in the Central Region of Singapore.

City Studios is a freehold apartment completed in 2013. It was developed by SUCCESS CENTURY INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 25 residential units. It sits on a land area of 352 sqm and has a gross floor area of 947 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.5.

CITY STUDIOS is located at 30 Race Course Lane, Singapore 218745. It is part of District 08, Little India, Rochor. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 211m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, PARDESHI PTE. LTD. for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, and Rowell Rd Os for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is City Studios from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to City Studios is Farrer Park MRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority338 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: City Square Mall · 446 mSupermarket: Pardeshi Pte. Ltd. · 294 mHawker centre: Tekka Market · 504 mPark: Rowell Rd Os · 294 m

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

9

Who built City Studios and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

City Studios was developed by SUCCESS CENTURY INVESTMENT PTE LTD, with 25 units.

Developer
SUCCESS CENTURY INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
352 sqm (3,789 sqft)
Gross floor area
947 sqm (10,193 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.50
10

What facilities does City Studios have?

Key Takeaway

City Studios has 5 facilities, including Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, 24 hours security, and more.

Basement car parkGymnasium roomJacuzzi24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at City Studios?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at City Studios (~S$820k) needs about S$6,003/mo in income and S$2,762/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$820k) 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$19,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$205k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,762/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,003/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around City Studios?

Key Takeaway

3,678 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where City Studios sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,678

District 8 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

13,194

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8 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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from City Studios's own transactions.

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Is City Studios a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about City Studios

Is City Studios freehold?

Yes. City Studios is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is City Studios?

City Studios was completed (obtained TOP) in 2013, so it is about 13 years old.

Is City Studios a good investment?

Of 18 units at City Studios that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 89% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 36% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is City Studios an EC?

No. City Studios is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of City Studios?

City Studios was developed by SUCCESS CENTURY INVESTMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at City Studios?

Units at City Studios have recently sold for around S$820k (S$1,277 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is City Studios located?

City Studios is at 30 Race Course Lane, Singapore 218745, in Rochor (District 8). The nearest MRT station is Farrer Park MRT, about 211 m away.

How many units are there in City Studios?

City Studios has 25 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at City Studios?

For a unit around S$820k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,003/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,762/mo after a S$205k (25%) downpayment and S$19,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at City Studios going up?

The median price per square foot at City Studios has risen about 44% between 2009 and 2021, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of City Studios?

Farrer Park Primary School is within 1 km of City Studios. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.