99-yearRCRDistrict 5 (Queenstown)

The Rochester Residences

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

The Rochester Residences is a 99-year apartment in District 5 (Queenstown) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 366 units across 2 blocks. Across 646 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.18M (S$1,678 psf, ~1,216 sqft). There are 61 units for sale from S$1.29M to S$3.58M. The lease has approximately 78 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about The Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences is a 99-year apartment in District 5 (Queenstown) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 366 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
99-year
TOP / Completion
2011
Developer
UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
Total units
366
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 5 (Queenstown)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,678 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 78 years
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What is the price and PSF at The Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.18M (S$1,678 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.18M

recent · 646 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,678 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,263

2,581 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,594 psf — about 5% below the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

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What has recently sold at The Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences has 646 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,600,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$1,600,0001,023S$1,565 psf
May 2026S$2,050,0001,206S$1,700 psf
May 2026S$2,180,0001,216S$1,792 psf
Apr 2026S$2,200,0001,206S$1,825 psf
Mar 2026S$2,160,0001,206S$1,792 psf
Jan 2026S$3,270,0001,948S$1,678 psf
Dec 2025S$2,330,0001,625S$1,434 psf
Oct 2025S$1,358,888872S$1,559 psf
Sept 2025S$2,200,0001,302S$1,689 psf
Aug 2025S$2,938,0001,679S$1,750 psf
Aug 2025S$1,600,0001,281S$1,249 psf
Jul 2025S$2,790,0001,679S$1,662 psf

646 sales and 2,581 rentals on record since Jul 2007. Source: URA.

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Are prices at The Rochester Residences rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Rochester Residences has risen 26% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,344 psf to S$1,700 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,700 psfS$2.16M6+4.5%
2025S$1,627 psfS$2.15M17+4.3%
2024S$1,560 psfS$1.93M27+1.6%
2023S$1,536 psfS$1.98M18+4.3%
2022S$1,473 psfS$2.42M29+6.6%
2021S$1,382 psfS$1.82M37+3.5%
2020S$1,335 psfS$1.95M12-8.7%
2019S$1,463 psfS$1.79M9+7.3%
2018S$1,364 psfS$1.79M16+1.5%
2017S$1,344 psfS$1.65M12

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 Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

8,572 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 5 — where The Rochester Residences sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,572

District 5 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

46,728

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 5across 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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What bedroom types are available at The Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences has 61 units listed for sale, spanning 0–4-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
0-bedroom1S$1.48M–S$1.48M
1-bedroom40S$1.29M–S$3.55MS$1,594 psf
2-bedroom11S$1.29M–S$2.55M
3-bedroom7S$3.58M–S$3.58MS$1,838 psf
4-bedroom2S$1.60M–S$1.60M
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Where is The Rochester Residences and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences is located in Queenstown, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Rochester Residences is a 99-year apartment completed in 2011. It was developed by UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 366 residential units. It sits on a land area of 14,331 sqm and has a gross floor area of 77,386 sqm. The plot ratio is 5.4.

THE ROCHESTER RESIDENCES is located at 33 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138638. It is part of District 05, Pasir Panjang / Hong Leong Garden / Clementi New Town, Queenstown. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Buona Vista MRT, approximately 298m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 44 Holland Drive for food options, and One-North Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Fun pool, Pavillion, Pool Deck, Playground, and 24 hours security.

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Who built The Rochester Residences and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences was developed by UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD, with 366 units over up to 37 storeys.

Developer
UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
Floors
37 storeys
Blocks
2
Land area
14,331 sqm (154,257 sqft)
Gross floor area
77,386 sqm (832,975 sqft)
Plot ratio
5.40
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How far is The Rochester Residences from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Rochester Residences is Buona Vista MRT, about 298 m away (~5 min walk). 4 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.

  • Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km419 m
  • Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority620 m
  • Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km626 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)Mixed-level schoolwithin 1 km911 m
  • Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • New Town Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Star Vista · 179 mSupermarket: Tanesei Trading Pte. Ltd. · 179 mHawker centre: Blk 44 Holland Drive · 580 mPark: One-North Park · 244 m

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

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What facilities does The Rochester Residences have?

Key Takeaway

The Rochester Residences has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Fun pool, Pavillion, Pool Deck, and more.

Barbeque AreaFun poolPavillionPool DeckPlayground24 hours securitySpa poolSwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at The Rochester Residences?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Rochester Residences (~S$2.18M) needs about S$15,958/mo in income and S$7,342/mo in repayments, after S$78,600 stamp duty and a S$545k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.18M) 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$78,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$545k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,342/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$15,958/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Rochester Residences

How much does a unit at The Rochester Residences cost?

Units at The Rochester Residences have recently transacted around S$2.18M (S$1,678 psf), from 646 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 Rochester Residences?

For a unit around S$2.18M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,958/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,342/mo after a S$545k (25%) downpayment and S$78,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is The Rochester Residences a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.9%, and current asking prices sit about 5% below the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 26% since 2017. 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 Rochester Residences going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Rochester Residences has risen about 26% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Rochester Residences freehold or leasehold?

The Rochester Residences is 99-year, with approximately 78 years remaining on the lease.

When was The Rochester Residences built and who developed it?

The Rochester Residences obtained TOP in 2011, developed by UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD, with 366 units across 2 blocks.

How many units are for sale at The Rochester Residences?

There are 61 units for sale at The Rochester Residences, from S$1.29M to S$3.58M.

What is the nearest MRT to The Rochester Residences?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Rochester Residences is Buona Vista MRT, about 298 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Rochester Residences?

Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Rochester Residences — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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