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 747 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.23M (S$1,371 psf, ~915 sqft). There are 69 units for sale from S$980k to S$1.88M. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 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.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2018
- Developer
- ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
- Total units
- 505
- Blocks
- 10
- District / Area
- District 27 (Yishun)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,371 psf
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 87 years
What is the price and PSF at The Criterion?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.23M (S$1,371 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.23M
recent · 747 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,371 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,975
106 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,398 psf.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at The Criterion?
The Criterion has 747 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,560,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$1,560,000 | 1,119 | S$1,394 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$1,410,888 | 1,023 | S$1,380 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$1,680,000 | 1,249 | S$1,345 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$1,380,000 | 1,023 | S$1,350 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,640,000 | 1,249 | S$1,313 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,050,000 | 753 | S$1,394 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,215,000 | 915 | S$1,328 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,265,000 | 915 | S$1,383 psf |
| Apr 2026 | S$1,230,000 | 893 | S$1,377 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,208,000 | 893 | S$1,352 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,225,000 | 893 | S$1,371 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$980,888 | 700 | S$1,402 psf |
747 sales and 106 rentals on record since Oct 2015. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Criterion rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Criterion has risen 70% over the past 11 years (2015–2026), from S$807 psf to S$1,371 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,371 psf | S$1.23M | 16 | +2.5% |
| 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.
How many property agents are active around The Criterion?
6,210 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
6,210
District 27 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
21,793
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 27across 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 The Criterion?
The Criterion has 69 units listed for sale, spanning 2–4-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 4 | S$980k–S$980k | — |
| 3-bedroom | 43 | S$1.20M–S$1.57M | S$1,398 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 22 | S$1.60M–S$1.88M | S$1,457 psf |
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.
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
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.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Criterion?
Buying a unit at The Criterion (~S$1.23M) needs about S$9,004/mo in income and S$4,142/mo in repayments, after S$33,800 stamp duty and a S$308k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.23M) 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$33,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$308k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,142/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$9,004/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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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
How much does a unit at The Criterion cost?⌄
Units at The Criterion have recently transacted around S$1.23M (S$1,371 psf), from 747 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Criterion?⌄
For a unit around S$1.23M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,004/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,142/mo after a S$308k (25%) downpayment and S$33,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Criterion a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.9%; median PSF has risen about 70% since 2015. 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 The Criterion going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Criterion has risen about 70% between 2015 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Criterion freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Criterion is 99-year, with approximately 87 years remaining on the lease.
When was The Criterion built and who developed it?⌄
The Criterion obtained TOP in 2018, developed by ISLAND GLADES DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD, with 505 units across 10 blocks.
How many units are for sale at The Criterion?⌄
There are 69 units for sale at The Criterion, from S$980k to S$1.88M.
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.