FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Rochor)

Sophia Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Aug 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Sophia Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 1984. Across 14 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.01M (S$839 psf, ~1,141 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Sophia Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 1984.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1984
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 9 (Rochor)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$839 psf
Last transacted
Aug 2006
Remaining lease
Freehold
2

What is the price and PSF at Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.01M (S$839 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.01M

recent · 14 sales on record

Median PSF

S$839 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,700

11 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.0%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2006.

3

What has recently sold at Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Sophia Apartments has 14 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,008,333 in Aug 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,087S$927 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,378S$732 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,087S$927 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,141S$884 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,141S$884 psf
Aug 2006S$3,024,9993,606S$839 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,378S$732 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,378S$732 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,141S$884 psf
Aug 2006S$1,008,3331,087S$927 psf
Mar 1999S$610,0001,378S$443 psf
Jul 1998S$685,0001,087S$630 psf

14 sales and 11 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

4

How many property agents are active around Sophia Apartments?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Sophia Apartments 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.

5

Where is Sophia Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Sophia Apartments is located in Rochor, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Sophia Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1984. It sits on a land area of 3,780 sqm and has a gross floor area of 7,938 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

SOPHIA APARTMENTS is located at 8 Adis Road, Singapore 229975. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Rochor. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, approximately 318m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Cathay for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, and Handy Rd Os for greenery and recreation.

6

Who built Sophia Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Sophia Apartments was developed by .

Land area
3,780 sqm (40,688 sqft)
Gross floor area
7,938 sqm (85,444 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
7

How far is Sophia Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Sophia Apartments is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 318 m away (~5 min walk). 2 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.

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km285 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority304 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Cathay · 267 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 274 mHawker centre: Tekka Market · 626 mPark: Handy Rd Os · 283 m

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

8

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Sophia Apartments (~S$1.01M) needs about S$7,381/mo in income and S$3,396/mo in repayments, after S$24,933 stamp duty and a S$252k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.01M) 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$24,933

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$252k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,396/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,381/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Weighing it up as an investment? Gauge the odds with the profitability model, or read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

Keep going in the PropKaki app

Thinking about Sophia Apartments? Ask before you commit.

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

PropKaki
Is Sophia Apartments a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

Ask anything about Singapore property…
9

Frequently asked questions about Sophia Apartments

How much does a unit at Sophia Apartments cost?

Units at Sophia Apartments have recently transacted around S$1.01M (S$839 psf), from 14 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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

For a unit around S$1.01M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,381/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,396/mo after a S$252k (25%) downpayment and S$24,933 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Sophia Apartments a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.0%. 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.

Is Sophia Apartments freehold or leasehold?

Sophia Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Sophia Apartments built and who developed it?

Sophia Apartments obtained TOP in 1984.

What is the nearest MRT to Sophia Apartments?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Sophia Apartments is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 318 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Sophia Apartments?

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Sophia Apartments — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Chat on WhatsApp