The Rochester Residences
The Rochester Residences is a 99-year apartment in District 5 (Queenstown) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 366 units across 2 blocks. Across 647 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.18M (S$1,678 psf, ~1,216 sqft). There are 81 units for sale from S$1.29M to S$3.58M. The lease has approximately 78 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 2005 (≈78 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2011 |
| Developer | UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD |
| Units | 366 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 5 · Queenstown · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Buona Vista MRT, 298 m (~5 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,678 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Rochester Residences?
The Rochester Residences has 81 units listed for sale, asking S$1.29M to S$3.58M (median S$1,592 psf), and 34 units for rent at a median of S$6,500 a month.
For sale
81 listings
S$1.29M – S$3.58M
For rent
34 listings
S$1,140 – S$11,000 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 57 | S$1.29M–S$3.55M | S$1,533 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 13 | S$1.29M–S$2.65M | S$1,592 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 10 | S$2.80M–S$3.58M | S$1,838 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 1 | S$1.60M–S$1.60M | — |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Rochester Residences?
Floor plans for The Rochester Residences aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 647 URA caveats, units range from 840 sqft to 5,210 sqft, and the middle half are 1,141 sqft to 1,701 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 840 sqft to 1,948 sqft | S$1.29M · S$1,533 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 840 sqft to 1,302 sqft | S$1.29M · S$1,592 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 1,679 sqft to 1,948 sqft | S$2.80M · S$1,838 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 861 sqft | S$1.60M |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Rochester Residences →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Rochester Residences?
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 · 647 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,678 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$5,258
2,602 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,592 psf — about 5% below the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at The Rochester Residences?
The Rochester Residences has 647 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,660,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$2,660,000 | 1,679 | S$1,584 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$1,600,000 | 1,023 | S$1,565 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,050,000 | 1,206 | S$1,700 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,180,000 | 1,216 | S$1,792 psf |
| Apr 2026 | S$2,200,000 | 1,206 | S$1,825 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$2,160,000 | 1,206 | S$1,792 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$3,270,000 | 1,948 | S$1,678 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$2,330,000 | 1,625 | S$1,434 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,358,888 | 872 | S$1,559 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$2,200,000 | 1,302 | S$1,689 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$2,938,000 | 1,679 | S$1,750 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$1,600,000 | 1,281 | S$1,249 psf |
647 sales and 2,602 rentals on record since Jul 2007. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Rochester Residences rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Rochester Residences has risen 26% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,344 psf to S$1,700 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,700 psf | S$2.18M | 7 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | S$1,627 psf | S$2.15M | 17 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | S$1,560 psf | S$1.93M | 27 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | S$1,536 psf | S$1.98M | 18 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | S$1,473 psf | S$2.42M | 29 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | S$1,382 psf | S$1.82M | 37 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | S$1,335 psf | S$1.95M | 12 | -8.7% |
| 2019 | S$1,463 psf | S$1.79M | 9 | +7.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,364 psf | S$1.79M | 16 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | S$1,344 psf | S$1.65M | 12 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Rochester Residences a good investment?
Of 281 units at The Rochester Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2007, resold up to 2026), 77% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 8% over a median 8.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 5% less 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
77%
of 281 resales here
Median gain
8%
gross, before costs
Median hold
8.7 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Rochester Residences 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 Rochester Residences and what's nearby?
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.
How far is The Rochester Residences from MRT and schools?
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
- Buona Vista MRT298 m · ~5 min
- One-North MRT621 m · ~10 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Rochester Residences and how big is the development?
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
What facilities does The Rochester Residences have?
The Rochester Residences has 8 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Fun pool, Pavillion, Pool Deck, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Rochester Residences?
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
How many property agents are active around The Rochester Residences?
8,573 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
8,573
District 5 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
46,751
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 5 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 Rochester Residences? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Rochester Residences's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Rochester Residences sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Rochester Residences
Is The Rochester Residences freehold?⌄
No. The Rochester Residences is on a 99-year lease that started in 2005, with about 78 years left.
How old is The Rochester Residences?⌄
The Rochester Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2011, so it is about 15 years old.
Is The Rochester Residences a good investment?⌄
Of 281 units at The Rochester Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2007, resold up to 2026), 77% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 8% over a median 8.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 5% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Rochester Residences an EC?⌄
No. The Rochester Residences is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Rochester Residences?⌄
The Rochester Residences was developed by UE ONE-NORTH DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Rochester Residences?⌄
Units at The Rochester Residences have recently sold for around S$2.18M (S$1,678 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 81 units are listed for sale from S$1.29M to S$3.58M.
Where is The Rochester Residences located?⌄
The Rochester Residences is at 33 Rochester Drive, Singapore 138638, in Queenstown (District 5). The nearest MRT station is Buona Vista MRT, about 298 m away.
How many units are there in The Rochester Residences?⌄
The Rochester Residences has 366 units in 2 blocks, up to 37 storeys high.
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.
Are prices at The Rochester Residences going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Rochester Residences has risen about 26% between 2017 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 Rochester Residences?⌄
Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Rochester Residences. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.