99-yearBukit Timah

The Waterdale

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 1998 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Waterdale is a 99-year condominium in Bukit Timah that obtained TOP in 2000, with 398 units. Across 15 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$943k (S$344 psf, ~3,015 sqft). The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.

Key facts about The Waterdale
Tenure99-year leasehold from 1996 (≈69 years left)
TOP year2000
Units398
District and areaBukit Timah
Nearest MRTSixth Avenue MRT, 639 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$344 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 1998
1

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

Key Takeaway

No units at The Waterdale are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Waterdale aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 15 URA caveats, units range from 2,198 sqft to 4,524 sqft, and the middle half are 2,500 sqft to 3,377 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Waterdale?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$943k (S$344 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$943k

recent · 15 sales on record

Median PSF

S$344 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 1998.

4

What has recently sold at The Waterdale?

Key Takeaway

The Waterdale has 15 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$912,311 in Aug 1998 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 1998S$912,3112,650S$344 psf
Aug 1998S$1,082,1783,367S$321 psf
Aug 1998S$1,092,5783,920S$279 psf
Aug 1998S$1,082,1783,377S$320 psf
Aug 1998S$942,9333,015S$313 psf
Aug 1998S$916,3552,604S$352 psf
Aug 1998S$880,3332,198S$401 psf
Aug 1998S$1,102,9893,377S$327 psf
Jul 1998S$903,8332,411S$375 psf
Jul 1998S$1,615,0003,377S$478 psf
Jul 1998S$1,614,9993,377S$478 psf
Jul 1998S$830,4002,288S$363 psf

15 sales and 0 rentals on record since Jan 1998. Source: URA.

5

Is The Waterdale a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 10 units at The Waterdale that were bought and later resold (bought from 1998, resold up to 2000), 60% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 16% over a median 2.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

60%

of 10 resales here

Median gain

16%

gross, before costs

Median hold

2.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Waterdale with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is The Waterdale and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Waterdale is a 99-year condominium completed in 2000. The development has 398 residential units.

THE WATERDALE is located at 268 Garlick Avenue. It is part of Bukit Timah. The project falls within the Central Region.

The nearest rail connection is Sixth Avenue MRT, approximately 639m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kap Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Maple Lane Park for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is The Waterdale from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Waterdale is Sixth Avenue MRT, about 639 m away (~10 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
  • Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
  • Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • National Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.4 km
  • Henry Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level school1.5 km
  • Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kap Mall · 1.7 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 527 mPark: Maple Lane Park · 254 m

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

8

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Waterdale (~S$943k) needs about S$6,903/mo in income and S$3,176/mo in repayments, after S$22,888 stamp duty and a S$236k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$943k) 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$22,888

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$236k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,176/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,903/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Waterdale

Is The Waterdale freehold?

No. The Waterdale is on a 99-year lease that started in 1996, with about 69 years left.

How old is The Waterdale?

The Waterdale was completed (obtained TOP) in 2000, so it is about 26 years old.

Is The Waterdale a good investment?

Of 10 units at The Waterdale that were bought and later resold (bought from 1998, resold up to 2000), 60% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 16% over a median 2.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Waterdale an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at The Waterdale?

Units at The Waterdale have recently sold for around S$943k (S$344 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 1998. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is The Waterdale located?

The Waterdale is at 268 Garlick Avenue, Singapore -, in Bukit Timah. The nearest MRT station is Sixth Avenue MRT, about 639 m away.

How many units are there in The Waterdale?

The Waterdale has 398 units.

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

For a unit around S$943k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,903/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,176/mo after a S$236k (25%) downpayment and S$22,888 Buyer's Stamp Duty.