FreeholdCCRDistrict 10 (Bukit Timah)

The Tessarina

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Tessarina is a freehold condominium in District 10 (Bukit Timah) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 443 units across 6 blocks. Across 837 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.12M (S$2,234 psf, ~1,356 sqft). There are 20 units for sale from S$2.40M to S$6.60M.

Key facts about The Tessarina
TenureFreehold
TOP year2003
DeveloperWELWYN INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Units443 in 6 blocks
District and areaDistrict 10 · Bukit Timah · CCR
Nearest MRTKing Albert Park MRT, 755 m (~12 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,234 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Tessarina has 20 units listed for sale, asking S$2.40M to S$6.60M (median S$2,534 psf), and 44 units for rent at a median of S$4,800 a month.

For sale

20 listings

S$2.40M – S$6.60M

For rent

44 listings

S$900 – S$70,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$6.00M–S$6.00M
2-bedroom6S$2.40M–S$2.52MS$2,534 psf
3-bedroom7S$3.38M–S$3.58MS$2,553 psf
4-bedroom6S$6.60M–S$6.60MS$1,798 psf

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Tessarina aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 837 URA caveats, units range from 926 sqft to 3,671 sqft, and the middle half are 1,033 sqft to 1,367 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom3,670 sqftS$6.00M
2-bedroom947 sqft to 990 sqftS$2.40M · S$2,534 psf
3-bedroom1,324 sqftS$3.38M · S$2,553 psf
4-bedroom3,671 sqftS$6.60M · S$1,798 psf

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Tessarina?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.12M (S$2,234 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.12M

recent · 837 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,234 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,995

2,247 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.5%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,534 psf — about 13% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Tessarina?

Key Takeaway

The Tessarina has 837 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,450,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$2,450,0001,033S$2,371 psf
Jul 2026S$2,450,0001,109S$2,210 psf
Jun 2026S$2,400,0001,033S$2,323 psf
Jun 2026S$3,450,0001,647S$2,095 psf
May 2026S$3,390,0001,518S$2,234 psf
Apr 2026S$5,850,0003,358S$1,742 psf
Apr 2026S$4,118,0001,615S$2,550 psf
Apr 2026S$3,050,0001,356S$2,249 psf
Apr 2026S$3,400,0001,625S$2,092 psf
Mar 2026S$3,120,0001,356S$2,300 psf
Feb 2026S$3,433,0001,701S$2,019 psf
Feb 2026S$2,400,0001,033S$2,323 psf

837 sales and 2,247 rentals on record since Aug 2000. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Tessarina rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Tessarina has risen 54% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,454 psf to S$2,234 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,234 psfS$3.12M12-3.8%
2025S$2,323 psfS$3.05M12+3.3%
2024S$2,249 psfS$3.05M13+5.9%
2023S$2,123 psfS$2.60M11+8.0%
2022S$1,965 psfS$2.71M19+5.3%
2021S$1,866 psfS$1.99M11+6.3%
2020S$1,756 psfS$2.28M19-1.1%
2019S$1,775 psfS$2.35M11+6.0%
2018S$1,675 psfS$1.83M15+15.2%
2017S$1,454 psfS$1.98M21

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

6

Is The Tessarina a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 394 units at The Tessarina that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2026), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 41% over a median 6.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Units listed now ask about 13% 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

90%

of 394 resales here

Median gain

41%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.7 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Tessarina 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 Tessarina and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Tessarina is a freehold condominium completed in 2003. It was developed by WELWYN INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 443 residential units. It sits on a land area of 26,795 sqm and has a gross floor area of 55,483 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.07.

THE TESSARINA is located at 20 Wilby Road, Singapore 276305. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is King Albert Park MRT, approximately 755m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, CENTURY GLOBAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, and Maple Lane Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and 24 hours security.

8

How far is The Tessarina from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Tessarina is King Albert Park MRT, about 755 m away (~12 min walk). 2 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.

  • Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority654 m
  • Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km654 m
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.7 km
  • Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kap Mall · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Century Global Pte. Ltd. · 502 mPark: Maple Lane Park · 446 m

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

9

Who built The Tessarina and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Tessarina was developed by WELWYN INVESTMENT PTE LTD, designed by RSP ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & ENGINEERS (PTE) LTD, with 443 units over up to 10 storeys.

Developer
WELWYN INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Architect
RSP ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & ENGINEERS (PTE) LTD
Main contractor
TIONG AIK CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Floors
10 storeys
Blocks
6
Land area
26,795 sqm (288,419 sqft)
Gross floor area
55,483 sqm (597,213 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.07
10

What facilities does The Tessarina have?

Key Takeaway

The Tessarina has 9 facilities, including Basement car park, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Basement car parkClubhouseGymnasium roomJacuzziPlayground24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Tessarina (~S$3.12M) needs about S$22,839/mo in income and S$10,508/mo in repayments, after S$126,800 stamp duty and a S$780k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.12M) 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$126,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$780k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,508/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$22,839/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Tessarina?

Key Takeaway

8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where The Tessarina sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,471

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 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 Tessarina's own transactions.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Tessarina

Is The Tessarina freehold?

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

How old is The Tessarina?

The Tessarina was completed (obtained TOP) in 2003, so it is about 23 years old.

Is The Tessarina a good investment?

Of 394 units at The Tessarina that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2026), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 41% over a median 6.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Units listed now ask about 13% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Tessarina an EC?

No. The Tessarina is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Tessarina?

The Tessarina was developed by WELWYN INVESTMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Tessarina?

Units at The Tessarina have recently sold for around S$3.12M (S$2,234 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 20 units are listed for sale from S$2.40M to S$6.60M.

Where is The Tessarina located?

The Tessarina is at 20 Wilby Road, Singapore 276305, in Bukit Timah (District 10). The nearest MRT station is King Albert Park MRT, about 755 m away.

How many units are there in The Tessarina?

The Tessarina has 443 units in 6 blocks, up to 10 storeys high.

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

For a unit around S$3.12M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$22,839/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,508/mo after a S$780k (25%) downpayment and S$126,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Tessarina going up?

The median price per square foot at The Tessarina has risen about 54% 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 Tessarina?

Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Tessarina. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.