FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Bukit Timah)

Orchid Apartments

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

Orchid Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 52 units across 14 blocks. Across 50 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.11M (S$1,556 psf, ~1,356 sqft). There are 9 units for sale from S$2.50M to S$2.89M.

Key facts about Orchid Apartments
TenureFreehold
TOP year1977
Units52 in 14 blocks
District and areaDistrict 11 · Bukit Timah · CCR
Nearest MRTSixth Avenue MRT, 424 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,556 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Orchid Apartments has 9 units listed for sale, asking S$2.50M to S$2.89M (median S$1,976 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$5,500 a month.

For sale

9 listings

S$2.50M – S$2.89M

For rent

1 listing

S$5,500 – S$5,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom9S$2.50M–S$2.89MS$1,976 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Orchid Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 50 URA caveats, units range from 1,356 sqft to 1,399 sqft, and the middle half are 1,356 sqft to 1,356 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
3-bedroom1,356 sqft to 1,399 sqftS$2.50M · S$1,976 psf

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.11M (S$1,556 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.11M

recent · 50 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,556 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,000

146 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,976 psf — about 27% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Orchid Apartments has 50 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,450,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2026S$2,450,0001,356S$1,806 psf
Jan 2024S$2,400,0001,356S$1,770 psf
Oct 2022S$2,300,0001,399S$1,644 psf
Apr 2022S$2,300,0001,356S$1,696 psf
Dec 2021S$2,300,0001,356S$1,696 psf
Nov 2021S$2,012,0001,356S$1,483 psf
Sept 2021S$2,300,0001,356S$1,696 psf
Aug 2021S$2,110,0001,356S$1,556 psf
Aug 2021S$2,018,0001,356S$1,488 psf
May 2021S$2,020,0001,356S$1,489 psf
Apr 2021S$1,960,0001,356S$1,445 psf
Dec 2020S$1,800,0001,356S$1,327 psf

50 sales and 146 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Orchid Apartments rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Orchid Apartments has risen 153% over the past 22 years (20002022), from S$649 psf to S$1,644 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2022S$1,644 psfS$2.30M2+10.4%
2021S$1,489 psfS$2.02M7+26.2%
2017S$1,180 psfS$1.60M2+7.8%
2010S$1,095 psfS$1.49M2+14.2%
2008S$959 psfS$1.30M3+24.2%
2007S$772 psfS$1.08M2+52.3%
2006S$507 psfS$687k2+5.0%
2005S$483 psfS$655k5+9.0%
2004S$443 psfS$620k3-31.7%
2000S$649 psfS$880k2

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

6

Is Orchid Apartments a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 19 units at Orchid Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 65% over a median 9.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.7%. Units listed now ask about 27% more 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

79%

of 19 resales here

Median gain

65%

gross, before costs

Median hold

9.8 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Orchid Apartments 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 Orchid Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Orchid Apartments is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Orchid Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1977. The development has 52 residential units. It sits on a land area of 8,383 sqm.

ORCHID APARTMENTS is located at 46C Eng Neo Avenue, Singapore 289533. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Sixth Avenue MRT, approximately 424m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries and Orchid Village Pg for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Orchid Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Orchid Apartments is Sixth Avenue MRT, about 424 m away (~7 min walk). 3 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.

  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km535 m
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km698 m
  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority969 m
  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level school1.3 km
  • Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.7 km
  • Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 515 mPark: Orchid Village Pg · 351 m

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

9

Who built Orchid Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Orchid Apartments was developed by , with 52 units.

Blocks
14
Land area
8,383 sqm (90,234 sqft)
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Orchid Apartments (~S$2.11M) needs about S$15,446/mo in income and S$7,106/mo in repayments, after S$75,100 stamp duty and a S$528k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.11M) 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$75,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$528k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,106/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$15,446/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around Orchid Apartments?

Key Takeaway

5,863 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Orchid Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

5,863

District 11 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

30,351

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11 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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Frequently asked questions about Orchid Apartments

Is Orchid Apartments freehold?

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

How old is Orchid Apartments?

Orchid Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1977, so it is about 49 years old.

Is Orchid Apartments a good investment?

Of 19 units at Orchid Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 65% over a median 9.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.7%. Units listed now ask about 27% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Orchid Apartments an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at Orchid Apartments?

Units at Orchid Apartments have recently sold for around S$2.11M (S$1,556 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 9 units are listed for sale from S$2.50M to S$2.89M.

Where is Orchid Apartments located?

Orchid Apartments is at 46C Eng Neo Avenue, Singapore 289533, in Bukit Timah (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Sixth Avenue MRT, about 424 m away.

How many units are there in Orchid Apartments?

Orchid Apartments has 52 units in 14 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Orchid Apartments?

For a unit around S$2.11M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,446/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,106/mo after a S$528k (25%) downpayment and S$75,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Orchid Apartments going up?

The median price per square foot at Orchid Apartments has risen about 153% between 2000 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Orchid Apartments?

Raffles Girls' Primary School is within 1 km of Orchid Apartments. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.