FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

The Morningside

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

The Morningside is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1992, with 79 units across 1 block. Across 101 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.88M (S$1,992 psf, ~1,776 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$3.20M to S$6.10M.

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What are the key facts about The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1992, with 79 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1992
Developer
HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD
Total units
79
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (River Valley)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$1,992 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.88M (S$1,992 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.88M

recent · 101 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,992 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,224

566 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.6%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,458 psf — about 23% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

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What has recently sold at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside has 101 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,088,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$3,088,0001,302S$2,371 psf
Oct 2025S$5,200,0002,411S$2,157 psf
Aug 2025S$3,830,0001,776S$2,156 psf
Feb 2025S$3,880,0001,776S$2,185 psf
Nov 2023S$5,200,0002,411S$2,157 psf
Apr 2023S$6,280,0003,520S$1,784 psf
Nov 2022S$5,000,0002,411S$2,074 psf
Aug 2022S$5,500,0002,799S$1,965 psf
Mar 2022S$3,480,0001,776S$1,959 psf
Nov 2021S$3,430,0001,722S$1,992 psf
May 2021S$4,575,0002,411S$1,897 psf
Feb 2021S$2,500,0001,302S$1,919 psf

101 sales and 566 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

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Are prices at The Morningside rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Morningside has risen 94% over the past 16 years (20092025), from S$1,112 psf to S$2,157 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$2,157 psfS$3.88M3+20.9%
2023S$1,784 psfS$5.20M2-9.2%
2022S$1,965 psfS$5.00M3+2.4%
2021S$1,919 psfS$3.43M3+30.6%
2017S$1,469 psfS$2.53M2+5.4%
2016S$1,394 psfS$2.40M4-6.6%
2012S$1,493 psfS$3.60M3+9.1%
2011S$1,369 psfS$2.52M5+8.7%
2010S$1,260 psfS$2.17M2+13.3%
2009S$1,112 psfS$1.83M6

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

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How many property agents are active around The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

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

6

What bedroom types are available at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside has 5 units listed for sale, spanning 3–4-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
3-bedroom1S$3.20M–S$3.20MS$2,458 psf
4-bedroom4S$5.50M–S$6.10MS$2,281 psf
7

Where is The Morningside and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Morningside is a freehold apartment completed in 1992. It was developed by HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD. The development has 79 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,934 sqm and has a gross floor area of 16,553 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE MORNINGSIDE is located at 1 Jalan Kuala, Singapore 239639. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 286m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Playground, 24 hours security, and Squash court.

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Who built The Morningside and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside was developed by HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD, with 79 units.

Developer
HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
5,934 sqm (63,873 sqft)
Gross floor area
16,553 sqm (178,175 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is The Morningside from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Morningside is Great World MRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is 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.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority127 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.5 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Great World · 479 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 368 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 619 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 354 m

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

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What facilities does The Morningside have?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside has 9 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium roomPlayground24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Morningside (~S$3.88M) needs about S$28,403/mo in income and S$13,067/mo in repayments, after S$172,400 stamp duty and a S$970k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.88M) 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$172,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$970k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$13,067/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$28,403/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about The Morningside? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is The Morningside a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Morningside

How much does a unit at The Morningside cost?

Units at The Morningside have recently transacted around S$3.88M (S$1,992 psf), from 101 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 Morningside?

For a unit around S$3.88M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$28,403/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$13,067/mo after a S$970k (25%) downpayment and S$172,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is The Morningside a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.6%, and current asking prices sit about 23% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 94% since 2009. 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 Morningside going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Morningside has risen about 94% between 2009 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Morningside freehold or leasehold?

The Morningside is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was The Morningside built and who developed it?

The Morningside obtained TOP in 1992, developed by HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD, with 79 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at The Morningside?

There are 5 units for sale at The Morningside, from S$3.20M to S$6.10M.

What is the nearest MRT to The Morningside?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Morningside is Great World MRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Morningside?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of The Morningside — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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