FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

The Morningside

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 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 102 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$4.58M (S$2,074 psf, ~2,411 sqft). There are 7 units for sale from S$5.80M to S$6.10M.

Key facts about The Morningside
TenureFreehold
TOP year1992
DeveloperHONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD
Units79 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · River Valley · CCR
Nearest MRTGreat World MRT, 286 m (~5 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,074 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Morningside has 7 units listed for sale, asking S$5.80M to S$6.10M (median S$2,530 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$9,500 a month.

For sale

7 listings

S$5.80M – S$6.10M

For rent

1 listing

S$9,500 – S$9,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
4-bedroom7S$5.80M–S$6.10MS$2,530 psf

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

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Morningside aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 102 URA caveats, units range from 1,270 sqft to 3,520 sqft, and the middle half are 1,722 sqft to 2,411 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
4-bedroom2,411 sqftS$5.80M · S$2,530 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Morningside →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$4.58M (S$2,074 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$4.58M

recent · 102 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,074 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,258

569 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,530 psf — about 22% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

The Morningside has 102 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,288,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$5,288,0002,411S$2,193 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

102 sales and 569 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Morningside rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Morningside has risen 74% over the past 16 years (20102026), from S$1,260 psf to S$2,193 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,193 psfS$3.09M2+1.7%
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

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

6

Is The Morningside a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 37 units at The Morningside that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 44% over a median 7.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.4%. Units listed now ask about 22% 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

84%

of 37 resales here

Median gain

44%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.8 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Morningside 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 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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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.

9

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
10

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
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Morningside (~S$4.58M) needs about S$33,490/mo in income and S$15,408/mo in repayments, after S$214,100 stamp duty and a S$1.14M downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$4.58M) 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$214,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$1.14M

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$15,408/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$33,490/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Morningside?

Key Takeaway

8,303 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

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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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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

Is The Morningside freehold?

Yes. The Morningside is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is The Morningside?

The Morningside was completed (obtained TOP) in 1992, so it is about 34 years old.

Is The Morningside a good investment?

Of 37 units at The Morningside that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 44% over a median 7.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.4%. Units listed now ask about 22% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Morningside an EC?

No. The Morningside is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Morningside?

The Morningside was developed by HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Morningside?

Units at The Morningside have recently sold for around S$4.58M (S$2,074 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 7 units are listed for sale from S$5.80M to S$6.10M.

Where is The Morningside located?

The Morningside is at 1 Jalan Kuala, Singapore 239639, in River Valley (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Great World MRT, about 286 m away.

How many units are there in The Morningside?

The Morningside has 79 units in 1 block.

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

For a unit around S$4.58M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$33,490/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$15,408/mo after a S$1.14M (25%) downpayment and S$214,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Morningside going up?

The median price per square foot at The Morningside has risen about 74% between 2010 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 Morningside?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of The Morningside. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.