99-yearCCRDistrict 11 (Bukit Timah)

The Arcadia

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

The Arcadia is a 99-year condominium in District 11 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 1983, with 164 units across 3 blocks. Across 322 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$4.65M (S$1,155 psf, ~3,778 sqft). There are 32 units for sale from S$5.00M to S$14.88M. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.

Key facts about The Arcadia
Tenure99-year leasehold from 1979 (≈52 years left)
TOP year1983
Units164 in 3 blocks
District and areaDistrict 11 · Bukit Timah · CCR
Nearest MRTTan Kah Kee MRT, 891 m (~14 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,155 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

The Arcadia has 32 units listed for sale, asking S$5.00M to S$14.88M (median S$1,481 psf), and 23 units for rent at a median of S$13,900 a month.

For sale

32 listings

S$5.00M – S$14.88M

For rent

23 listings

S$13,500 – S$23,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
4-bedroom14S$5.00M–S$5.80MS$1,481 psf
5-bedroom17S$9.80M–S$14.88MS$1,493 psf
6-bedroom1S$14.88M–S$14.88M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Arcadia aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 322 URA caveats, units range from 3,466 sqft to 7,503 sqft, and the middle half are 3,735 sqft to 3,821 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
4-bedroom3,714 sqft to 4,672 sqftS$5.00M · S$1,481 psf
5-bedroom2,500 sqft to 7,503 sqftS$9.80M · S$1,493 psf
6-bedroom6,681 sqftS$14.88M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Arcadia →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$4.65M (S$1,155 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$4.65M

recent · 322 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,155 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$8,981

1,013 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,481 psf — about 28% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

The Arcadia has 322 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,256,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$5,256,0003,821S$1,375 psf
Jun 2026S$4,850,0004,672S$1,038 psf
Feb 2026S$4,800,0004,672S$1,027 psf
Nov 2025S$4,920,0004,618S$1,065 psf
Sept 2025S$10,523,0006,566S$1,603 psf
Aug 2025S$4,400,0003,810S$1,155 psf
Jun 2025S$4,390,0003,735S$1,175 psf
Jun 2025S$4,650,0003,735S$1,245 psf
Apr 2025S$4,250,0003,735S$1,138 psf
Feb 2025S$4,130,0003,757S$1,099 psf
Dec 2024S$4,750,0003,767S$1,261 psf
Oct 2024S$4,600,0003,778S$1,218 psf

322 sales and 1,013 rentals on record since May 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Arcadia rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Arcadia has risen 18% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$878 psf to S$1,038 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,038 psfS$4.85M3-10.1%
2025S$1,155 psfS$4.40M7-7.4%
2024S$1,247 psfS$4.63M5+8.8%
2023S$1,146 psfS$4.30M4-1.0%
2022S$1,158 psfS$4.60M6+17.1%
2021S$989 psfS$3.90M19+8.3%
2020S$913 psfS$3.68M7-1.4%
2019S$926 psfS$3.50M9-1.2%
2018S$937 psfS$3.60M6+6.7%
2017S$878 psfS$3.30M6

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

6

Is The Arcadia a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 167 units at The Arcadia that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 78% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 28% 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

78%

of 167 resales here

Median gain

25%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Arcadia 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 The Arcadia and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Arcadia is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Arcadia is a 99-year condominium completed in 1983. The development has 164 residential units. It sits on a land area of 37,804 sqm and has a gross floor area of 60,487 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.6.

THE ARCADIA is located at 235 Arcadia Road, Singapore 289843. 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 Tan Kah Kee MRT, approximately 891m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NG LIAN TEE for groceries and Watten Heights Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, Playground, and Sauna.

8

How far is The Arcadia from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Arcadia is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 891 m away (~14 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.

  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority558 m
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km691 m
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km847 m
  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level school1.0 km
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Supermarket: Ng Lian Tee · 335 mPark: Watten Heights Pg · 254 m

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

9

Who built The Arcadia and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Arcadia was developed by , with 164 units.

Blocks
3
Land area
37,804 sqm (406,918 sqft)
Gross floor area
60,487 sqm (651,076 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.60
10

What facilities does The Arcadia have?

Key Takeaway

The Arcadia has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkClubhouseGymnasium roomPlaygroundSauna24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Arcadia (~S$4.65M) needs about S$34,039/mo in income and S$15,660/mo in repayments, after S$218,600 stamp duty and a S$1.16M downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$4.65M) 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$218,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$1.16M

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$15,660/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$34,039/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Arcadia?

Key Takeaway

5,863 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where The Arcadia 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 The Arcadia

Is The Arcadia freehold?

No. The Arcadia is on a 99-year lease that started in 1979, with about 52 years left.

How old is The Arcadia?

The Arcadia was completed (obtained TOP) in 1983, so it is about 43 years old.

Is The Arcadia a good investment?

Of 167 units at The Arcadia that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 78% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 28% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Arcadia an EC?

No. The Arcadia is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at The Arcadia?

Units at The Arcadia have recently sold for around S$4.65M (S$1,155 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 32 units are listed for sale from S$5.00M to S$14.88M.

Where is The Arcadia located?

The Arcadia is at 235 Arcadia Road, Singapore 289843, in Bukit Timah (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Tan Kah Kee MRT, about 891 m away.

How many units are there in The Arcadia?

The Arcadia has 164 units in 3 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Arcadia?

For a unit around S$4.65M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$34,039/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$15,660/mo after a S$1.16M (25%) downpayment and S$218,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Arcadia going up?

The median price per square foot at The Arcadia has risen about 18% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Arcadia?

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