Paterson Tower
Paterson Tower is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 72 units across 2 blocks. Across 26 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$609 psf, ~2,626 sqft). There are 16 units for sale from S$15.80M to S$46.60M.
What are the key facts about Paterson Tower?
Paterson Tower is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 72 units across 2 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1977
- Developer
- SC GLOBAL
- Total units
- 72
- Blocks
- 2
- District / Area
- District 9 (River Valley)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$609 psf
- Last transacted
- Mar 2006
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Paterson Tower?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$609 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.60M
recent · 26 sales on record
Median PSF
S$609 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,700
99 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.8%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2006.
What has recently sold at Paterson Tower?
Paterson Tower has 26 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$266,000,000 in Mar 2006 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | S$266,000,000 | 190,264 | S$1,398 psf |
| Jan 2005 | S$1,685,000 | 2,626 | S$642 psf |
| Nov 2004 | S$1,600,000 | 2,626 | S$609 psf |
| Jul 2003 | S$1,475,000 | 2,659 | S$555 psf |
| Nov 2001 | S$1,530,000 | 2,626 | S$583 psf |
| Aug 2001 | S$1,750,000 | 2,626 | S$666 psf |
| Jul 2001 | S$1,830,000 | 2,659 | S$688 psf |
| Sept 2000 | S$2,040,000 | 2,626 | S$777 psf |
| Jun 1999 | S$1,820,000 | 2,659 | S$685 psf |
| Apr 1999 | S$1,560,000 | 2,659 | S$587 psf |
| Apr 1999 | S$1,500,000 | 2,626 | S$571 psf |
| Mar 1999 | S$1,550,000 | 2,626 | S$590 psf |
26 sales and 99 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Paterson Tower rising?
The median transacted PSF at Paterson Tower has risen 14% over the past 6 years (1995–2001), from S$583 psf to S$666 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | S$666 psf | S$1.75M | 3 | +13.5% |
| 1999 | S$587 psf | S$1.55M | 4 | -16.6% |
| 1996 | S$704 psf | S$1.85M | 2 | +20.8% |
| 1995 | S$583 psf | S$1.55M | 10 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Paterson Tower?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Paterson Tower 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.
What bedroom types are available at Paterson Tower?
Paterson Tower has 16 units listed for sale, spanning 4–5-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 13 | S$15.80M–S$46.60M | — |
| 5-bedroom | 3 | S$46.50M–S$46.60M | — |
Where is Paterson Tower and what's nearby?
Paterson Tower is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Paterson Tower is a freehold apartment completed in 1977. It was developed by SC GLOBAL. The development has 72 residential units. It sits on a land area of 11,438 sqm and has a gross floor area of 24,017 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.
PATERSON TOWER is located at 8 Paterson Hill, Singapore 238567. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Orchard Boulevard MRT, approximately 580m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Wheelock Place for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation.
Who built Paterson Tower and how big is the development?
Paterson Tower was developed by SC GLOBAL, with 72 units.
- Developer
- SC GLOBAL
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 11,438 sqm (123,117 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 24,017 sqm (258,517 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.10
How far is Paterson Tower from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Paterson Tower is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk).
Getting around
- Orchard Boulevard MRT580 m · ~9 min
- Orchard MRT580 m · ~9 min
- Great World MRT919 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary 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 Paterson Tower?
Buying a unit at Paterson Tower (~S$1.60M) needs about S$11,712/mo in income and S$5,389/mo in repayments, after S$49,600 stamp duty and a S$400k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$49,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$400k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,389/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,712/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Paterson Tower? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Paterson Tower's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Paterson Tower sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Paterson Tower
How much does a unit at Paterson Tower cost?⌄
Units at Paterson Tower have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$609 psf), from 26 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Paterson Tower?⌄
For a unit around S$1.60M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,712/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,389/mo after a S$400k (25%) downpayment and S$49,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Paterson Tower a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.8%; median PSF has risen about 14% since 1995. 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 Paterson Tower going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Paterson Tower has risen about 14% between 1995 and 2001, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Paterson Tower freehold or leasehold?⌄
Paterson Tower is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Paterson Tower built and who developed it?⌄
Paterson Tower obtained TOP in 1977, developed by SC GLOBAL, with 72 units across 2 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Paterson Tower?⌄
There are 16 units for sale at Paterson Tower, from S$15.80M to S$46.60M.
What is the nearest MRT to Paterson Tower?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Paterson Tower is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk).