Orchard Towers
Orchard Towers is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Orchard) that obtained TOP in 1975, with 58 units across 2 blocks. Across 69 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.60M (S$1,320 psf, ~1,970 sqft).
What are the key facts about Orchard Towers?
Orchard Towers is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Orchard) that obtained TOP in 1975, with 58 units across 2 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1975
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 58
- Blocks
- 2
- District / Area
- District 9 (Orchard)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,320 psf
- Last transacted
- Oct 2022
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Orchard Towers?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.60M (S$1,320 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.60M
recent · 69 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,320 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$4,100
274 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.9%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2022.
What has recently sold at Orchard Towers?
Orchard Towers has 69 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,060,000 in Oct 2022 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | S$3,060,000 | 1,970 | S$1,553 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$3,050,000 | 1,970 | S$1,548 psf |
| Apr 2021 | S$2,600,000 | 1,970 | S$1,320 psf |
| Feb 2021 | S$2,550,000 | 1,970 | S$1,295 psf |
| Feb 2021 | S$2,650,000 | 1,970 | S$1,345 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$2,580,000 | 1,970 | S$1,310 psf |
| Oct 2020 | S$2,650,000 | 1,970 | S$1,345 psf |
| Sept 2018 | S$2,800,000 | 1,970 | S$1,421 psf |
| May 2018 | S$2,600,000 | 1,970 | S$1,320 psf |
| Mar 2018 | S$2,480,000 | 1,970 | S$1,259 psf |
| Sept 2017 | S$2,630,000 | 1,970 | S$1,335 psf |
| Aug 2017 | S$2,600,000 | 1,970 | S$1,320 psf |
69 sales and 274 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Orchard Towers rising?
The median transacted PSF at Orchard Towers has risen 192% over the past 17 years (2005–2022), from S$531 psf to S$1,548 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | S$1,548 psf | S$3.05M | 2 | +17.3% |
| 2021 | S$1,320 psf | S$2.60M | 3 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | S$1,310 psf | S$2.58M | 2 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | S$1,320 psf | S$2.60M | 3 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | S$1,269 psf | S$2.50M | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | S$1,269 psf | S$2.50M | 3 | -16.7% |
| 2013 | S$1,523 psf | S$3.00M | 2 | +37.2% |
| 2007 | S$1,110 psf | S$2.19M | 4 | +73.4% |
| 2006 | S$640 psf | S$1.26M | 7 | +20.5% |
| 2005 | S$531 psf | S$1.04M | 8 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Orchard Towers?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Orchard Towers sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,302
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,330
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Orchard Towers and what's nearby?
Orchard Towers is located in Orchard, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Orchard Towers is a freehold apartment completed in 1975. The development has 58 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,441 sqm and has a gross floor area of 16,859 sqm. The plot ratio is 4.9.
ORCHARD TOWERS is located at 1 Claymore Drive, Singapore 229594. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Orchard. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Orchard Boulevard MRT, approximately 781m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Palais Renaissance for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Eateries, and Main entrance.
Who built Orchard Towers and how big is the development?
Orchard Towers was developed by —, with 58 units.
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 3,441 sqm (37,039 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 16,859 sqm (181,469 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 4.90
How far is Orchard Towers from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Orchard Towers is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 781 m away (~12 min walk).
Getting around
- Orchard Boulevard MRT781 m · ~12 min
- Orchard MRT781 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.6 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Orchard Towers have?
Orchard Towers has 3 facilities, including Car Park, Eateries, Main entrance.
What does it cost to own a unit at Orchard Towers?
Buying a unit at Orchard Towers (~S$2.60M) needs about S$19,033/mo in income and S$8,756/mo in repayments, after S$99,600 stamp duty and a S$650k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$99,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$650k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$8,756/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$19,033/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Orchard Towers? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Orchard Towers's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Orchard Towers sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Towers
How much does a unit at Orchard Towers cost?⌄
Units at Orchard Towers have recently transacted around S$2.60M (S$1,320 psf), from 69 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Orchard Towers?⌄
For a unit around S$2.60M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$19,033/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,756/mo after a S$650k (25%) downpayment and S$99,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Orchard Towers a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.9%; median PSF has risen about 192% since 2005. 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 Orchard Towers going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Orchard Towers has risen about 192% between 2005 and 2022, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Orchard Towers freehold or leasehold?⌄
Orchard Towers is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Orchard Towers built and who developed it?⌄
Orchard Towers obtained TOP in 1975, with 58 units across 2 blocks.
What is the nearest MRT to Orchard Towers?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Orchard Towers is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 781 m away (~12 min walk).