Orchid Apartments
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 7 units for sale from S$2.50M to S$2.89M.
What are the key facts about Orchid Apartments?
Orchid Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 52 units across 14 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1977
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 52
- Blocks
- 14
- District / Area
- District 11 (Bukit Timah)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,556 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Orchid Apartments?
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$2,028 psf — about 30% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.
What has recently sold at Orchid Apartments?
Orchid Apartments has 50 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,450,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | S$2,450,000 | 1,356 | S$1,806 psf |
| Jan 2024 | S$2,400,000 | 1,356 | S$1,770 psf |
| Oct 2022 | S$2,300,000 | 1,399 | S$1,644 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$2,300,000 | 1,356 | S$1,696 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$2,300,000 | 1,356 | S$1,696 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$2,012,000 | 1,356 | S$1,483 psf |
| Sept 2021 | S$2,300,000 | 1,356 | S$1,696 psf |
| Aug 2021 | S$2,110,000 | 1,356 | S$1,556 psf |
| Aug 2021 | S$2,018,000 | 1,356 | S$1,488 psf |
| May 2021 | S$2,020,000 | 1,356 | S$1,489 psf |
| Apr 2021 | S$1,960,000 | 1,356 | S$1,445 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$1,800,000 | 1,356 | S$1,327 psf |
50 sales and 146 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Orchid Apartments rising?
The median transacted PSF at Orchid Apartments has risen 153% over the past 22 years (2000–2022), from S$649 psf to S$1,644 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | S$1,644 psf | S$2.30M | 2 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | S$1,489 psf | S$2.02M | 7 | +26.2% |
| 2017 | S$1,180 psf | S$1.60M | 2 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | S$1,095 psf | S$1.49M | 2 | +14.2% |
| 2008 | S$959 psf | S$1.30M | 3 | +24.2% |
| 2007 | S$772 psf | S$1.08M | 2 | +52.3% |
| 2006 | S$507 psf | S$687k | 2 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | S$483 psf | S$655k | 5 | +9.0% |
| 2004 | S$443 psf | S$620k | 3 | -31.7% |
| 2000 | S$649 psf | S$880k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Orchid Apartments?
5,862 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
5,862
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,333
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Orchid Apartments?
Orchid Apartments has 7 units listed for sale, spanning 3-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 7 | S$2.50M–S$2.89M | S$2,028 psf |
Where is Orchid Apartments and what's nearby?
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.
Who built Orchid Apartments and how big is the development?
Orchid Apartments was developed by —, with 52 units.
- Blocks
- 14
- Land area
- 8,383 sqm (90,234 sqft)
How far is Orchid Apartments from MRT and schools?
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
- Sixth Avenue MRT424 m · ~7 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Orchid Apartments?
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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Thinking about Orchid Apartments? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Orchid Apartments's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Orchid Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Orchid Apartments
How much does a unit at Orchid Apartments cost?⌄
Units at Orchid Apartments have recently transacted around S$2.11M (S$1,556 psf), from 50 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is Orchid Apartments a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.7%, and current asking prices sit about 30% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 153% since 2000. 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 Orchid Apartments going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Orchid Apartments has risen about 153% between 2000 and 2022, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Orchid Apartments freehold or leasehold?⌄
Orchid Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Orchid Apartments built and who developed it?⌄
Orchid Apartments obtained TOP in 1977, with 52 units across 14 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Orchid Apartments?⌄
There are 7 units for sale at Orchid Apartments, from S$2.50M to S$2.89M.
What is the nearest MRT to Orchid Apartments?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Orchid Apartments is Sixth Avenue MRT, about 424 m away (~7 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.