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).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1975 |
| Units | 58 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 9 · Orchard · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Orchard Boulevard MRT, 781 m (~12 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,320 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2022 |
What's for sale and for rent at Orchard Towers?
Orchard Towers has 0 units listed for sale, and 12 units for rent at a median of S$1,800 a month.
For sale
0 listings
no asking prices
For rent
12 listings
S$1,400 – S$2,500 a month
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Orchard Towers?
Floor plans for Orchard Towers aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 69 URA caveats, units range from 1,970 sqft to 3,789 sqft, and the middle half are 1,970 sqft to 1,970 sqft.
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Unit sizes from URA caveats.
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.
Is Orchard Towers a good investment?
Of 29 units at Orchard Towers that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 69% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 36% over a median 4.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
69%
of 29 resales here
Median gain
36%
gross, before costs
Median hold
4.8 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Orchard Towers with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
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.
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.
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
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.60M) 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$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
How many property agents are active around Orchard Towers?
8,303 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
8,303
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 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
Is Orchard Towers freehold?⌄
Yes. Orchard Towers is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Orchard Towers?⌄
Orchard Towers was completed (obtained TOP) in 1975, so it is about 51 years old.
Is Orchard Towers a good investment?⌄
Of 29 units at Orchard Towers that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 69% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 36% over a median 4.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Orchard Towers an EC?⌄
No. Orchard Towers is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
What is the price of a condo at Orchard Towers?⌄
Units at Orchard Towers have recently sold for around S$2.60M (S$1,320 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2022. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is Orchard Towers located?⌄
Orchard Towers is at 1 Claymore Drive, Singapore 229594, in Orchard (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 781 m away.
How many units are there in Orchard Towers?⌄
Orchard Towers has 58 units in 2 blocks.
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.
Are prices at Orchard Towers going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Orchard Towers has risen about 192% between 2005 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.