The Sterling
The Sterling is a freehold condominium in District 21 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 232 units across 2 blocks. Across 399 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.29M (S$2,257 psf, ~1,464 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$4.75M to S$4.89M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2000 |
| Developer | YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD |
| Units | 232 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 21 · Bukit Timah · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | King Albert Park MRT, 180 m (~3 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$2,257 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Sterling?
The Sterling has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$4.75M to S$4.89M (median S$2,581 psf), and 22 units for rent at a median of S$1,550 a month.
For sale
3 listings
S$4.75M – S$4.89M
For rent
22 listings
S$1,310 – S$8,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 3 | S$4.75M–S$4.89M | S$2,581 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Sterling?
Floor plans for The Sterling aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 399 URA caveats, units range from 753 sqft to 2,250 sqft, and the middle half are 1,292 sqft to 1,550 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 1,894 sqft | S$4.75M · S$2,581 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Sterling →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Sterling?
Units have recently transacted around S$3.29M (S$2,257 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.4% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$3.29M
recent · 399 sales on record
Median PSF
S$2,257 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,972
1,405 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.4%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,581 psf — about 14% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at The Sterling?
The Sterling has 399 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,100,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$3,100,000 | 1,302 | S$2,380 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$3,650,000 | 1,507 | S$2,422 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$3,570,000 | 1,539 | S$2,319 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$4,450,000 | 1,948 | S$2,284 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$1,690,000 | 753 | S$2,243 psf |
| May 2025 | S$3,348,000 | 1,518 | S$2,206 psf |
| May 2025 | S$2,980,000 | 1,249 | S$2,387 psf |
| Apr 2025 | S$3,450,000 | 1,528 | S$2,257 psf |
| Sept 2024 | S$3,294,000 | 1,464 | S$2,250 psf |
| May 2024 | S$4,500,000 | 1,970 | S$2,284 psf |
| Apr 2024 | S$2,760,000 | 1,324 | S$2,085 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$2,880,000 | 1,313 | S$2,193 psf |
399 sales and 1,405 rentals on record since May 1997. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Sterling rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Sterling has risen 81% over the past 10 years (2016–2026), from S$1,312 psf to S$2,380 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$2,380 psf | S$3.57M | 3 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | S$2,257 psf | S$3.35M | 5 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | S$2,193 psf | S$2.88M | 5 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | S$1,976 psf | S$2.95M | 5 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | S$1,811 psf | S$2.60M | 4 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | S$1,501 psf | S$2.25M | 2 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | S$1,637 psf | S$1.90M | 6 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,693 psf | S$2.20M | 9 | +17.8% |
| 2017 | S$1,437 psf | S$2.10M | 9 | +9.5% |
| 2016 | S$1,312 psf | S$1.92M | 4 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Sterling a good investment?
Of 171 units at The Sterling that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2026), 75% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.4%. Units listed now ask about 14% 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
75%
of 171 resales here
Median gain
23%
gross, before costs
Median hold
9.5 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Sterling 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 Sterling and what's nearby?
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.
How far is The Sterling from MRT and schools?
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
- King Albert Park MRT180 m · ~3 min
- Beauty World MRT947 m · ~15 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Sterling and how big is the development?
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
What facilities does The Sterling have?
The Sterling has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Sterling?
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
How many property agents are active around The Sterling?
6,634 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
6,634
District 21 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
27,098
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 21 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 Sterling? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Sterling's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Sterling sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Sterling
Is The Sterling freehold?⌄
Yes. The Sterling is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is The Sterling?⌄
The Sterling was completed (obtained TOP) in 2000, so it is about 26 years old.
Is The Sterling a good investment?⌄
Of 171 units at The Sterling that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2026), 75% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.4%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Sterling an EC?⌄
No. The Sterling is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Sterling?⌄
The Sterling was developed by YHS MANUFACTURING PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Sterling?⌄
Units at The Sterling have recently sold for around S$3.29M (S$2,257 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$4.75M to S$4.89M.
Where is The Sterling located?⌄
The Sterling is at 1001 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 596288, in Bukit Timah (District 21). The nearest MRT station is King Albert Park MRT, about 180 m away.
How many units are there in The Sterling?⌄
The Sterling has 232 units in 2 blocks, up to 10 storeys high.
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.
Are prices at The Sterling going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Sterling has risen about 81% between 2016 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 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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.