FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Rochor)

Mount Sophia Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Feb 2007 (URA)
Quick Summary

Mount Sophia Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 1980, with 50 units across 1 block. Across 3 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$530k (S$600 psf, ~883 sqft). There are 10 units for sale from S$880k to S$1.08M.

Key facts about Mount Sophia Apartments
TenureFreehold
TOP year1980
DeveloperBS MOUNT SOPHIA PTE LTD
Units50 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · Rochor · CCR
Nearest MRTDhoby Ghaut MRT, 351 m (~6 min walk)
Latest median psfS$600 psf, last 3 URA caveats to Feb 2007
1

What's for sale and for rent at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Mount Sophia Apartments has 10 units listed for sale, asking S$880k to S$1.08M (median S$1,919 psf), and 4 units for rent at a median of S$3,600 a month.

For sale

10 listings

S$880k – S$1.08M

For rent

4 listings

S$3,600 – S$4,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom7S$920k–S$950kS$1,919 psf
2-bedroom2S$1.08M–S$1.08MS$1,967 psf
Unspecified1S$880k–S$880k

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Mount Sophia Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 3 URA caveats, units range from 883 sqft to 16,114 sqft, and the middle half are 883 sqft to 883 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom431 sqft to 517 sqftS$920k · S$1,919 psf
2-bedroom549 sqftS$1.08M · S$1,967 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Mount Sophia Apartments →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$530k (S$600 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$530k

recent · 3 sales on record

Median PSF

S$600 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,300

36 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,919 psf — about 220% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2007.

4

What has recently sold at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Mount Sophia Apartments has 3 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$15,180,000 in Feb 2007 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2007S$15,180,00016,114S$942 psf
Jun 2003S$460,000883S$521 psf
Apr 1995S$530,000883S$600 psf

3 sales and 36 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.

5

Is Mount Sophia Apartments a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Mount Sophia Apartments has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 220% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 9 sold for more

80%

of 13,754 private resales

Median gain

19%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

Mount Sophia Apartments has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 9 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Mount Sophia Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Mount Sophia Apartments is located in Rochor, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Mount Sophia Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1980. It was developed by BS MOUNT SOPHIA PTE LTD. The development has 50 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,197 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,513 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

MOUNT SOPHIA APARTMENTS is located at 95 Sophia Road, Singapore 228163. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Rochor. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, approximately 351m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Plaza Singapura for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, and Mount Emily Pk for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is Mount Sophia Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Mount Sophia Apartments is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 351 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are 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.

  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority231 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km360 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Plaza Singapura · 245 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 245 mHawker centre: Tekka Market · 622 mPark: Mount Emily Pk · 275 m

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

8

Who built Mount Sophia Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Mount Sophia Apartments was developed by BS MOUNT SOPHIA PTE LTD, with 50 units over up to 5 storeys.

Developer
BS MOUNT SOPHIA PTE LTD
Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
1,197 sqm (12,884 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,513 sqm (27,050 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Mount Sophia Apartments (~S$530k) needs about S$3,880/mo in income and S$1,785/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$530k) 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$10,500

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$133k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,785/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,880/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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10

How many property agents are active around Mount Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Mount Sophia Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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 Mount Sophia Apartments's own transactions.

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Recent units at Mount Sophia Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Sophia Apartments

Is Mount Sophia Apartments freehold?

Yes. Mount Sophia Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Mount Sophia Apartments?

Mount Sophia Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1980, so it is about 46 years old.

Is Mount Sophia Apartments a good investment?

Mount Sophia Apartments has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 220% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Mount Sophia Apartments an EC?

No. Mount Sophia Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Mount Sophia Apartments?

Mount Sophia Apartments was developed by BS MOUNT SOPHIA PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Mount Sophia Apartments?

Units at Mount Sophia Apartments have recently sold for around S$530k (S$600 psf), the median of the last 3 URA caveats to Feb 2007. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 10 units are listed for sale from S$880k to S$1.08M.

Where is Mount Sophia Apartments located?

Mount Sophia Apartments is at 95 Sophia Road, Singapore 228163, in Rochor (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 351 m away.

How many units are there in Mount Sophia Apartments?

Mount Sophia Apartments has 50 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Mount Sophia Apartments?

For a unit around S$530k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,880/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,785/mo after a S$133k (25%) downpayment and S$10,500 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Mount Sophia Apartments?

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Mount Sophia Apartments. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.