The Criterion
The Criterion is a 99-year executive condominium in District 27 (Yishun) that obtained TOP in 2018, with 505 units across 10 blocks. Across 760 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.41M (S$1,379 psf, ~1,076 sqft). There are 86 units for sale from S$980k to S$1.80M. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 2014 (≈87 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2018 |
| Developer | ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD |
| Units | 505 in 10 blocks |
| District and area | District 27 · Yishun · OCR |
| Latest median psf | S$1,379 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Criterion?
The Criterion has 86 units listed for sale, asking S$980k to S$1.80M (median S$1,419 psf), and 16 units for rent at a median of S$3,900 a month.
For sale
86 listings
S$980k – S$1.80M
For rent
16 listings
S$1,700 – S$4,900 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 6 | S$980k–S$1.06M | S$1,402 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 44 | S$1.19M–S$1.53M | S$1,419 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 36 | S$1.60M–S$1.80M | S$1,430 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Criterion?
PropKaki has 39 layouts on record for The Criterion, from 2 to 5 bedrooms (700 sqft to 1,410 sqft).
| Bedrooms | Layouts | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom | 4 | 700 to 753 sq ft |
| 3 Bedroom | 22 | 786 to 1,098 sq ft |
| 4 Bedroom | 11 | 1,119 to 1,281 sq ft |
| 5 Bedroom | 2 | 1,378 to 1,410 sq ft |
PropKaki holds 39 floor plans for The Criterion.
See The Criterion's floor plans — ask PropKaki.
Ask PropKakisqm ↔ sq ft converterLayouts digitised from developer brochures.
What is the price and PSF at The Criterion?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.41M (S$1,379 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.4% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.41M
recent · 760 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,379 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,942
115 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.4%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,419 psf — about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2026.
What has recently sold at The Criterion?
The Criterion has 760 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,390,000 in Oct 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | S$1,390,000 | 1,023 | S$1,359 psf |
| Oct 2026 | S$1,765,000 | 1,249 | S$1,414 psf |
| Oct 2026 | S$1,228,000 | 893 | S$1,375 psf |
| Oct 2026 | S$1,470,000 | 1,076 | S$1,366 psf |
| Oct 2026 | S$1,270,000 | 893 | S$1,422 psf |
| Oct 2026 | S$1,410,000 | 1,023 | S$1,379 psf |
| Sept 2026 | S$1,570,000 | 1,119 | S$1,402 psf |
| Aug 2026 | S$1,400,000 | 1,076 | S$1,301 psf |
| Aug 2026 | S$1,505,000 | 1,076 | S$1,398 psf |
| Aug 2026 | S$1,225,000 | 915 | S$1,339 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$1,635,000 | 1,173 | S$1,394 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$1,560,000 | 1,119 | S$1,394 psf |
760 sales and 115 rentals on record since Oct 2015. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Criterion rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Criterion has risen 71% over the past 11 years (2015–2026), from S$807 psf to S$1,379 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,379 psf | S$1.39M | 29 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | S$1,338 psf | S$1.32M | 36 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | S$1,284 psf | S$1.25M | 79 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | S$1,257 psf | S$1.24M | 98 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | S$1,006 psf | S$1.18M | 5 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | S$972 psf | S$889k | 7 | +23.4% |
| 2018 | S$788 psf | S$826k | 44 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | S$769 psf | S$792k | 288 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | S$795 psf | S$786k | 113 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | S$807 psf | S$829k | 60 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Criterion a good investment?
Of 255 units at The Criterion that were bought and later resold (bought from 2015, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 64% over a median 6.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.4%. Units listed now ask about 3% 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
100%
of 255 resales here
Median gain
64%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.9 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Criterion with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is The Criterion and what's nearby?
The Criterion is located in Yishun, in the North Region of Singapore.
The Criterion is a 99-year executive condominium completed in 2018. It was developed by ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 505 residential units. It sits on a land area of 17,940 sqm and has a gross floor area of 50,232 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE CRITERION is located at 17 Yishun Street 51, Singapore 767969. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, Yishun. The project falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Yishun Park Hawker Centre for food options, and Yishun Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is The Criterion from MRT and schools?
6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northbrooks Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km300 m
- Northland Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority591 m
- Naval Base Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km896 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km901 m
- Huamin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority993 m
- North View Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Criterion and how big is the development?
The Criterion was developed by ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD, with 505 units over up to 13 storeys.
- Developer
- ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
- Floors
- 13 storeys
- Blocks
- 10
- Land area
- 17,940 sqm (193,104 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 50,232 sqm (540,692 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
What does it cost to own a unit at The Criterion?
Buying a unit at The Criterion (~S$1.41M) needs about S$10,322/mo in income and S$4,749/mo in repayments, after S$41,000 stamp duty and a S$353k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.41M) 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$41,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$353k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,749/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,322/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Criterion?
6,539 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 27 — where The Criterion sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
6,539
District 27 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
22,418
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 27 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about The Criterion? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Criterion's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Criterion sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Criterion
Is The Criterion freehold?⌄
No. The Criterion is on a 99-year lease that started in 2014, with about 87 years left.
How old is The Criterion?⌄
The Criterion was completed (obtained TOP) in 2018, so it is about 8 years old.
Is The Criterion a good investment?⌄
Of 255 units at The Criterion that were bought and later resold (bought from 2015, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 64% over a median 6.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.4%. Units listed now ask about 3% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Criterion an EC?⌄
Yes. The Criterion is an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Criterion?⌄
The Criterion was developed by ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Criterion?⌄
Units at The Criterion have recently sold for around S$1.41M (S$1,379 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 86 units are listed for sale from S$980k to S$1.80M.
Where is The Criterion located?⌄
The Criterion is at 17 Yishun Street 51, Singapore 767969, in Yishun (District 27).
How many units are there in The Criterion?⌄
The Criterion has 505 units in 10 blocks, up to 13 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Criterion?⌄
For a unit around S$1.41M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,322/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,749/mo after a S$353k (25%) downpayment and S$41,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Criterion going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Criterion has risen about 71% between 2015 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 Criterion?⌄
Northland Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, Huamin Primary School are within 1 km of The Criterion. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.