99-yearCCRDistrict 10 (Bukit Timah)

Duchess Crest

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

Duchess Crest is a 99-year condominium in District 10 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1998, with 251 units across 20 blocks. Across 679 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.67M (S$1,947 psf, ~1,367 sqft). There are 37 units for sale from S$1.95M to S$36.80M. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

Key facts about Duchess Crest
Tenure99-year leasehold from 1995 (≈68 years left)
TOP year1998
DeveloperWINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI ASIA)
Units251 in 20 blocks
District and areaDistrict 10 · Bukit Timah · CCR
Nearest MRTTan Kah Kee MRT, 551 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,947 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

Duchess Crest has 37 units listed for sale, asking S$1.95M to S$36.80M (median S$1,796 psf), and 10 units for rent at a median of S$5,000 a month.

For sale

37 listings

S$1.95M – S$36.80M

For rent

10 listings

S$4,500 – S$14,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom1S$1.95M–S$1.95M
3-bedroom2S$2.85M–S$3.28M
4-bedroom24S$3.40M–S$4.00MS$2,058 psf
5-bedroom7S$6.28M–S$14.95MS$1,462 psf
6-bedroom2S$6.18M–S$36.80M
7-bedroom1S$19.80M–S$19.80M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Duchess Crest aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 679 URA caveats, units range from 936 sqft to 19,181 sqft, and the middle half are 1,367 sqft to 1,744 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom936 sqftS$1.95M
3-bedroom1,378 sqft to 1,496 sqftS$2.85M
4-bedroom1,561 sqft to 2,088 sqftS$3.40M · S$2,058 psf
5-bedroom4,100 sqft to 7,500 sqftS$6.28M · S$1,462 psf
6-bedroom4,209 sqft to 16,000 sqftS$6.18M
7-bedroom9,300 sqftS$19.80M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Duchess Crest →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.67M (S$1,947 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.67M

recent · 679 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,947 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,323

1,852 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,796 psf — about 8% below the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

Duchess Crest has 679 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,848,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,848,000936S$1,973 psf
Jun 2026S$3,075,0001,711S$1,797 psf
Mar 2026S$2,670,0001,346S$1,984 psf
Mar 2026S$2,620,0001,346S$1,947 psf
Mar 2026S$3,728,0062,088S$1,785 psf
Mar 2026S$1,850,000936S$1,976 psf
Mar 2026S$3,500,0001,733S$2,020 psf
Feb 2026S$3,390,0001,711S$1,981 psf
Oct 2025S$3,250,0001,884S$1,725 psf
Oct 2025S$2,550,0001,367S$1,865 psf
Sept 2025S$2,626,0001,346S$1,952 psf
Sept 2025S$3,250,0001,841S$1,766 psf

679 sales and 1,852 rentals on record since May 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Duchess Crest rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Duchess Crest has risen 60% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,230 psf to S$1,973 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,973 psfS$2.67M8+2.8%
2025S$1,919 psfS$3.25M13+9.2%
2024S$1,757 psfS$2.50M12+4.4%
2023S$1,683 psfS$2.50M12+1.8%
2022S$1,653 psfS$2.33M15+9.8%
2021S$1,506 psfS$2.54M16+10.1%
2020S$1,368 psfS$2.34M10+2.3%
2019S$1,337 psfS$2.40M5+1.5%
2018S$1,317 psfS$1.98M9+7.1%
2017S$1,230 psfS$1.85M20

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

6

Is Duchess Crest a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 427 units at Duchess Crest that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2026), 77% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 8% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

77%

of 427 resales here

Median gain

25%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Duchess Crest 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 Duchess Crest and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Duchess Crest is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Duchess Crest is a 99-year condominium completed in 1998. It was developed by WINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI ASIA). The development has 251 residential units. It sits on a land area of 29,194 sqm and has a gross floor area of 41,374 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

DUCHESS CREST is located at 52 Duchess Avenue, Singapore 266474. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tan Kah Kee MRT, approximately 551m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include MEAT THE BUTCHER PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 7 Empress Road for food options, and Duchess Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Billiards room, Gymnasium room, Playground, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is Duchess Crest from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Duchess Crest is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 551 m away (~9 min walk). 6 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.

  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km313 m
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km673 m
  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority683 m
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km695 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km913 m

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Meat The Butcher Pte. Ltd. · 712 mHawker centre: Blk 7 Empress Road · 950 mPark: Duchess Pk · 281 m

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

9

Who built Duchess Crest and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Duchess Crest was developed by WINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI ASIA), with 251 units over up to 4 storeys.

Developer
WINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI ASIA)
Floors
4 storeys
Blocks
20
Land area
29,194 sqm (314,241 sqft)
Gross floor area
41,374 sqm (445,346 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Duchess Crest have?

Key Takeaway

Duchess Crest has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Billiards room, Gymnasium room, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaBilliards roomGymnasium roomPlayground24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Duchess Crest (~S$2.67M) needs about S$19,545/mo in income and S$8,992/mo in repayments, after S$103,100 stamp duty and a S$668k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.67M) 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$103,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$668k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$8,992/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$19,545/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Duchess Crest?

Key Takeaway

8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where Duchess Crest sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,471

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 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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13

Frequently asked questions about Duchess Crest

Is Duchess Crest freehold?

No. Duchess Crest is on a 99-year lease that started in 1995, with about 68 years left.

How old is Duchess Crest?

Duchess Crest was completed (obtained TOP) in 1998, so it is about 28 years old.

Is Duchess Crest a good investment?

Of 427 units at Duchess Crest that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2026), 77% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 8.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 8% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Duchess Crest an EC?

No. Duchess Crest is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Duchess Crest?

Duchess Crest was developed by WINFAITH INVESTMENT PTE LTD (WING TAI ASIA).

What is the price of a condo at Duchess Crest?

Units at Duchess Crest have recently sold for around S$2.67M (S$1,947 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 37 units are listed for sale from S$1.95M to S$36.80M.

Where is Duchess Crest located?

Duchess Crest is at 52 Duchess Avenue, Singapore 266474, in Bukit Timah (District 10). The nearest MRT station is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 551 m away.

How many units are there in Duchess Crest?

Duchess Crest has 251 units in 20 blocks, up to 4 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Duchess Crest?

For a unit around S$2.67M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$19,545/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,992/mo after a S$668k (25%) downpayment and S$103,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Duchess Crest going up?

The median price per square foot at Duchess Crest has risen about 60% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Duchess Crest?

Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls' Primary School are within 1 km of Duchess Crest. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.