FreeholdOCRDistrict 21 (Bukit Timah)

The Sterling

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

The Sterling is a freehold condominium in District 21 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 232 units across 2 blocks. Across 398 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.29M (S$2,250 psf, ~1,507 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$3.09M to S$3.09M.

1

What are the key facts about The Sterling?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling is a freehold condominium in District 21 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 232 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2000
Developer
YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD
Total units
232
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 21 (Bukit Timah)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$2,250 psf
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at The Sterling?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.29M (S$2,250 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.29M

recent · 398 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,250 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,970

1,397 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,372 psf — about 5% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.

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What has recently sold at The Sterling?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling has 398 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,650,000 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2026S$3,650,0001,507S$2,422 psf
Mar 2026S$3,570,0001,539S$2,319 psf
Dec 2025S$4,450,0001,948S$2,284 psf
Sept 2025S$1,690,000753S$2,243 psf
May 2025S$3,348,0001,518S$2,206 psf
May 2025S$2,980,0001,249S$2,387 psf
Apr 2025S$3,450,0001,528S$2,257 psf
Sept 2024S$3,294,0001,464S$2,250 psf
May 2024S$4,500,0001,970S$2,284 psf
Apr 2024S$2,760,0001,324S$2,085 psf
Mar 2024S$2,880,0001,313S$2,193 psf
Feb 2024S$2,820,0001,701S$1,658 psf

398 sales and 1,397 rentals on record since May 1997. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at The Sterling rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Sterling has risen 77% over the past 10 years (20162026), from S$1,312 psf to S$2,319 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,319 psfS$3.57M2+2.7%
2025S$2,257 psfS$3.35M5+2.9%
2024S$2,193 psfS$2.88M5+11.0%
2022S$1,976 psfS$2.95M5+9.1%
2021S$1,811 psfS$2.60M4+20.7%
2020S$1,501 psfS$2.25M2-8.3%
2019S$1,637 psfS$1.90M6-3.3%
2018S$1,693 psfS$2.20M9+17.8%
2017S$1,437 psfS$2.10M9+9.5%
2016S$1,312 psfS$1.92M4

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

5

How many property agents are active around The Sterling?

Key Takeaway

6,633 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 21 — where The Sterling sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,633

District 21 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

27,077

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 21across 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 Sterling?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling has 2 units listed for sale, spanning 3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
3-bedroom2S$3.09M–S$3.09MS$2,372 psf
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Where is The Sterling and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling is located in Bukit Timah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Sterling is a freehold condominium completed in 2000. It was developed by YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD. The development has 232 residential units. It sits on a land area of 16,046 sqm and has a gross floor area of 33,215 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.07.

THE STERLING is located at 1001 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 596288. It is part of District 21, Upper Bukit Timah / Clementi Park / Ulu Pandan, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is King Albert Park MRT, approximately 180m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Timah Market for food options, and Hua Guan Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Jogging track, and Playground.

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Who built The Sterling and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling was developed by YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD, designed by DP ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 232 units over up to 10 storeys.

Developer
YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD
Architect
DP ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
DRAGAGES SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Floors
10 storeys
Blocks
2
Land area
16,046 sqm (172,718 sqft)
Gross floor area
33,215 sqm (357,523 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.07
9

How far is The Sterling from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Sterling is King Albert Park MRT, about 180 m away (~3 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km306 m
  • Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority306 m
  • Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority711 m
  • Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kap Mall · 334 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 264 mHawker centre: Bukit Timah Market · 962 mPark: Hua Guan Crescent Pg · 410 m

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

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What facilities does The Sterling have?

Key Takeaway

The Sterling has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium roomJacuzziJogging trackPlaygroundSauna24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Sterling (~S$3.29M) needs about S$24,113/mo in income and S$11,094/mo in repayments, after S$137,240 stamp duty and a S$824k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.29M) 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$137,240

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$824k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$11,094/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$24,113/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about The Sterling? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Sterling

How much does a unit at The Sterling cost?

Units at The Sterling have recently transacted around S$3.29M (S$2,250 psf), from 398 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 Sterling?

For a unit around S$3.29M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$24,113/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$11,094/mo after a S$824k (25%) downpayment and S$137,240 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is The Sterling a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.4%, and current asking prices sit about 5% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 77% since 2016. 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 Sterling going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Sterling has risen about 77% between 2016 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Sterling freehold or leasehold?

The Sterling is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was The Sterling built and who developed it?

The Sterling obtained TOP in 2000, developed by YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD, with 232 units across 2 blocks.

How many units are for sale at The Sterling?

There are 2 units for sale at The Sterling, from S$3.09M to S$3.09M.

What is the nearest MRT to The Sterling?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Sterling is King Albert Park MRT, about 180 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Sterling?

Methodist Girls' School (Primary), Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School are within 1 km of The Sterling — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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