FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Welkin Mansion

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Dec 2007 (URA)
Quick Summary

Welkin Mansion is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1977. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$900k (S$475 psf, ~1,894 sqft).

Key facts about Welkin Mansion
TenureFreehold
TOP year1977
District and areaDistrict 9 · River Valley · CCR
Nearest MRTGreat World MRT, 379 m (~6 min walk)
Latest median psfS$475 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2007
1

What's for sale and for rent at Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

No units at Welkin Mansion 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 Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Welkin Mansion aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 22 URA caveats, units range from 1,894 sqft to 71,990 sqft, and the middle half are 1,894 sqft to 1,894 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$900k (S$475 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$900k

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$475 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,000

32 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2007.

4

What has recently sold at Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

Welkin Mansion has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$120,315,260 in Dec 2007 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2007S$120,315,26071,990S$1,671 psf
May 2007S$1,800,0001,894S$950 psf
Oct 2006S$1,280,0001,894S$676 psf
May 2005S$868,0001,894S$458 psf
Nov 2004S$880,0001,894S$465 psf
Sept 2004S$840,0001,894S$443 psf
Nov 2003S$880,0001,894S$465 psf
Aug 2003S$950,0001,894S$501 psf
May 2002S$900,0001,894S$475 psf
Jan 2002S$880,0001,894S$465 psf
Aug 2000S$1,055,0001,894S$557 psf
Jul 2000S$1,215,0001,894S$641 psf

22 sales and 32 rentals on record since Jan 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Welkin Mansion rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Welkin Mansion has risen 80% over the past 11 years (19962007), from S$528 psf to S$950 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2007S$950 psfS$1.80M2+114.4%
2004S$443 psfS$840k2-4.7%
2003S$465 psfS$880k2+0.0%
2002S$465 psfS$880k2-16.5%
2000S$557 psfS$1.05M3+51.8%
1999S$367 psfS$695k4-31.8%
1997S$538 psfS$1.02M2+1.9%
1996S$528 psfS$1.00M2

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

6

Is Welkin Mansion a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Welkin Mansion has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 9 sold for more

80%

of 13,754 private resales

Median gain

19%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

Welkin Mansion has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 9 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Welkin Mansion and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Welkin Mansion is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Welkin Mansion is a freehold apartment completed in 1977.

WELKIN MANSION is located at 17 River Valley Close, Singapore 238434. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 379m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Robertson Walk for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park and 24 hours security.

8

How far is Welkin Mansion from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Welkin Mansion is Great World MRT, about 379 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is 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.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority189 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.5 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.9 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Robertson Walk · 520 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 510 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 623 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 307 m

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

9

What facilities does Welkin Mansion have?

Key Takeaway

Welkin Mansion has 2 facilities, including Covered car park, 24 hours security.

Covered car park24 hours security
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Welkin Mansion (~S$900k) needs about S$6,588/mo in income and S$3,031/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$900k) 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$21,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$225k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,031/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,588/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around Welkin Mansion?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Welkin Mansion sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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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Frequently asked questions about Welkin Mansion

Is Welkin Mansion freehold?

Yes. Welkin Mansion is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Welkin Mansion?

Welkin Mansion was completed (obtained TOP) in 1977, so it is about 49 years old.

Is Welkin Mansion a good investment?

Welkin Mansion has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,754 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Welkin Mansion an EC?

No. Welkin Mansion is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Welkin Mansion?

Units at Welkin Mansion have recently sold for around S$900k (S$475 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2007. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Welkin Mansion located?

Welkin Mansion is at 17 River Valley Close, Singapore 238434, in River Valley (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Great World MRT, about 379 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Welkin Mansion?

For a unit around S$900k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,588/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,031/mo after a S$225k (25%) downpayment and S$21,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Welkin Mansion going up?

The median price per square foot at Welkin Mansion has risen about 80% between 1996 and 2007, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Welkin Mansion?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Welkin Mansion. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.