FreeholdBukit Timah

Shelford Apartment

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Oct 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Shelford Apartment is a freehold apartment in Bukit Timah. Across 37 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.24M (S$686 psf, ~3,261 sqft). There are 4 units for sale from S$1.80M to S$6.10M.

Key facts about Shelford Apartment
TenureFreehold
District and areaBukit Timah
Nearest MRTTan Kah Kee MRT, 280 m (~4 min walk)
Latest median psfS$686 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2006
1

What's for sale and for rent at Shelford Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Shelford Apartment has 4 units listed for sale, asking S$1.80M to S$6.10M, and 6 units for rent at a median of S$8,900 a month.

For sale

4 listings

S$1.80M – S$6.10M

For rent

6 listings

S$4,200 – S$12,388 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.80M–S$1.80M
2-bedroom1S$2.88M–S$2.88M
3-bedroom1S$4.98M–S$4.98M
4-bedroom1S$6.10M–S$6.10M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Shelford Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Shelford Apartment aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 37 URA caveats, units range from 1,711 sqft to 8,934 sqft, and the middle half are 1,905 sqft to 2,174 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom731 sqftS$1.80M
2-bedroom1,033 sqftS$2.88M
3-bedroom1,851 sqftS$4.98M
4-bedroom2,411 sqftS$6.10M

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Shelford Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.24M (S$686 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.24M

recent · 37 sales on record

Median PSF

S$686 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2006.

4

What has recently sold at Shelford Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Shelford Apartment has 37 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,236,859 in Oct 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Oct 2006S$2,236,8593,261S$686 psf
Oct 2006S$5,252,5628,934S$588 psf
Oct 2006S$2,236,8593,261S$686 psf
Oct 2006S$2,236,8593,261S$686 psf
May 2002S$1,300,0003,261S$399 psf
Apr 2002S$1,400,0003,261S$429 psf
Nov 2001S$1,800,0008,934S$201 psf
Aug 1996S$4,000,0001,905S$2,099 psf
Aug 1996S$2,556,0001,711S$1,493 psf
Aug 1996S$2,800,0001,905S$1,470 psf
Aug 1996S$4,000,0001,905S$2,099 psf
Aug 1996S$2,200,0001,905S$1,155 psf

37 sales and 0 rentals on record since Aug 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Shelford Apartment rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Shelford Apartment has fallen 41% over the past 10 years (19962006), from S$1,155 psf to S$686 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2006S$686 psfS$2.24M4+71.9%
2002S$399 psfS$1.30M2-65.5%
1996S$1,155 psfS$2.20M30

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

6

Where is Shelford Apartment and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Shelford Apartment is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Shelford Apartment is a freehold apartment.

SHELFORD APARTMENT is located at 20 Shelford Road. It is part of Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region.

The nearest rail connection is Tan Kah Kee MRT, approximately 280m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include MEAT THE BUTCHER PTE. LTD. for groceries, Adam Food Centre for food options, and Shelford Rd Pg for greenery and recreation.

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How far is Shelford Apartment from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Shelford Apartment is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 280 m away (~4 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km515 m
  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority593 m
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority608 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km627 m
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km855 m
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Meat The Butcher Pte. Ltd. · 179 mHawker centre: Adam Food Centre · 465 mPark: Shelford Rd Pg · 298 m

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

8

What does it cost to own a unit at Shelford Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Shelford Apartment (~S$2.24M) needs about S$16,374/mo in income and S$7,533/mo in repayments, after S$81,443 stamp duty and a S$559k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.24M) 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$81,443

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$559k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,533/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$16,374/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Shelford Apartment's own transactions.

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Is Shelford Apartment a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Shelford Apartment sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Shelford Apartment

Is Shelford Apartment freehold?

Yes. Shelford Apartment is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

Is Shelford Apartment an EC?

No. Shelford Apartment is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Shelford Apartment?

Units at Shelford Apartment have recently sold for around S$2.24M (S$686 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 4 units are listed for sale from S$1.80M to S$6.10M.

Where is Shelford Apartment located?

Shelford Apartment is at 20 Shelford Road, Singapore -, in Bukit Timah. The nearest MRT station is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 280 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Shelford Apartment?

For a unit around S$2.24M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$16,374/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,533/mo after a S$559k (25%) downpayment and S$81,443 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Shelford Apartment going up?

The median price per square foot at Shelford Apartment has fallen about 41% between 1996 and 2006, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Shelford Apartment?

Raffles Girls' Primary School, Nanyang Primary School are within 1 km of Shelford Apartment. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.