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PASIR RIS 8
Market Snapshot
Historical transaction information is presented for market research and does not constitute a valuation or investment recommendation.
Market Trends
Average Price & Transaction Trend
Monthly average transacted price and sales volume from the first available record since 2017.
Transaction Breakdown (Last 12 Months)
Based on completed transactions from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026.
Unit Size Distribution
Only size ranges with recorded transactions are shown.
Price Distribution
Recorded transactions grouped into price ranges.
Recent Transactions by Unit Size
500 – 780 sqft Average Price Trend
500 – 780 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 1 | $1.05M | $1.05M | $1.05M | $1,951 |
| 2026-05 | 1 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2,064 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | $1.63M | $1.63M | $1.64M | $2,109 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $1.63M | $1.63M | $1.63M | $2,097 |
| 2026-02 | 1 | $1.13M | $1.13M | $1.13M | $2,090 |
| 2026-01 | 2 | $1.62M | $1.6M | $1.63M | $2,084 |
| 2025-12 | 2 | $1.56M | $1.48M | $1.65M | $2,103 |
| 2025-11 | 3 | $1.41M | $1.09M | $1.67M | $2,082 |
| 2025-10 | 2 | $1.28M | $1M | $1.55M | $1,968 |
| 2025-09 | 3 | $1.62M | $1.59M | $1.66M | $2,090 |
| 2025-08 | 5 | $1.37M | $1.08M | $1.65M | $2,050 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 538 sqft | $1,951 | $1.05M |
| 2026-05 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,064 | $1.6M |
| 2026-04 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,101 | $1.63M |
| 2026-04 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,116 | $1.64M |
| 2026-03 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,097 | $1.63M |
| 2026-02 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 538 sqft | $2,090 | $1.13M |
| 2026-01 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,064 | $1.6M |
| 2026-01 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 775 sqft | $2,103 | $1.63M |
1001 – 1200 sqft Average Price Trend
1001 – 1200 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 | $2.11M | $1.97M | $2.25M | $2,063 |
| 2025-08 | 2 | $2.17M | $2.14M | $2.2M | $2,078 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | Apartment | 01 to 05 | 1,023 sqft | $1,926 | $1.97M |
| 2025-12 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 1,023 sqft | $2,200 | $2.25M |
| 2025-08 | Apartment | 01 to 05 | 1,023 sqft | $2,091 | $2.14M |
| 2025-08 | Apartment | 01 to 05 | 1,066 sqft | $2,064 | $2.2M |
1201 – 1500 sqft Average Price Trend
1201 – 1500 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 | $2.71M | $2.6M | $2.82M | $2,114 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 1,259 sqft | $2,064 | $2.6M |
| 2026-04 | Apartment | 06 to 10 | 1,302 sqft | $2,164 | $2.82M |
Location Map
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Nearby Amenities
Closest amenities from PASIR RIS 8. Distances are straight-line estimates.
MRT / LRT
- PASIR RIS MRT STATION150 mPASIR RIS CENTRAL
- TAMPINES EAST MRT STATION2.1 kmTAMPINES AVENUE 7
- TAMPINES MRT STATION2.2 kmTAMPINES CENTRAL 1
Primary Schools
- ELIAS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL380 mPASIR RIS STREET 52
- CASUARINA PRIMARY SCHOOL980 mPASIR RIS STREET 41
- PARK VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL1.1 kmPASIR RIS DRIVE 1
- TAMPINES NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL1.5 kmTAMPINES AVENUE 9
- MERIDIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL1.5 kmPASIR RIS STREET 71
Secondary Schools
- HAI SING CATHOLIC SCHOOL670 mPASIR RIS DRIVE 6
- MERIDIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL770 mPASIR RIS STREET 51
- PASIR RIS CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL1.3 kmPASIR RIS STREET 41
- LOYANG VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL1.3 kmPASIR RIS STREET 11
Post-Secondary
- TAMPINES MERIDIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE1.3 kmPASIR RIS STREET 71
- TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC3.6 kmTAMPINES AVENUE 1
- ITE COLLEGE EAST4.5 kmSIMEI AVENUE
MOE Kindergartens
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ ELIAS PARK380 mPASIR RIS STREET 52
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ CASUARINA980 mPASIR RIS STREET 41
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ MERIDIAN1.5 kmPASIR RIS STREET 71
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ ANGSANA1.6 kmTAMPINES STREET 61
Hawker Centres
- Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre350 mPasir Ris Central
- Tampines North Hawker Centre1.4 kmTAMPINES STREET 62
- Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub2.5 kmTampines Walk
Hospitals
- Changi Medical Facility3.1 kmUPPER CHANGI ROAD NORTH
- ST. ANDREW'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL3.6 kmSIMEI STREET 3
Parks
- PASIR RIS TOWN PK510 m
- SG API API PK600 m
- PASIR RIS PK650 m
Libraries
- Pasir Ris Library220 mPasir Ris Central Street 3
- Tampines Library2.5 kmTampines Walk
Community Clubs
- Pasir Ris Elias CC820 mPasir Ris Drive 3
- PAssion WaVe @ Pasir Ris (Sea Sports Club)1.3 kmElias Road
Sport Facilities
- Pasir Ris Sport Centre370 mPasir Ris Central
- Tampines Sport Centre2.5 kmTampines Walk
- SAFRA CLUBHOUSE (TAMPINES)3.4 kmTAMPINES ST 92
Market Position & Nearby Transactions
How PASIR RIS 8 compares with District 18 projects and transactions recorded within 1 km over the latest 12 months.
Position Within District 18
Comparable Condos Within 1 km
Up to 20 nearest eligible condominium and EC projects. PSF (M) means median PSF for the latest 12 months.
| Project | Distance | TOP / Age | Units | 12M Sales | PSF (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | 327 m | 20179 yrs old | 463 | 16 | $1,474 |
| NV RESIDENCES | 423 m | 201412 yrs old | 642 | 24 | $1,396 |
| THE PALETTE | 428 m | 201610 yrs old | 892 | 40 | $1,548 |
| EASTVALE | 573 m | 199828 yrs old | — | 10 | $1,054 |
| D'NEST | 642 m | 20179 yrs old | 748 | 45 | $1,503 |
| LIVIA | 660 m | 201115 yrs old | 724 | 33 | $1,322 |
| THE RIVERINA | 704 m | 200026 yrs old | — | 11 | $1,546 |
| ELIAS TERRACE | 773 m | — | — | 1 | $2,323 |
| BELYSA | 798 m | 201412 yrs old | 315 | 20 | $1,411 |
| ELIAS GREEN | 831 m | 199432 yrs old | — | 13 | $968 |
| PASIR RIS BEACH PARK | 843 m | — | — | 6 | $909 |
| OASIS @ ELIAS | 870 m | 201511 yrs old | 388 | 8 | $1,192 |
| SEA ESTA | 877 m | 201610 yrs old | 376 | 19 | $1,327 |
| STRATUM | 878 m | 201610 yrs old | 380 | 9 | $1,381 |
| RIS GRANDEUR | 898 m | 200620 yrs old | — | 10 | $1,320 |
| SEA HORIZON | 967 m | 20179 yrs old | 495 | 30 | $1,284 |
| LE LOYANG | 986 m | 199432 yrs old | — | 2 | $1,197 |
Nearby Transactions by Unit Size
Transactions from eligible condominium and EC projects within 1 km during the latest 12 months.
<500 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
<500 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 1 | $688.9K | $688.9K | $688.9K | $1,422 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $670K | $670K | $670K | $1,518 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | $742.5K | $705K | $780K | $1,624 |
| 2025-08 | 1 | $738K | $738K | $738K | $1,490 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 2 | $734.4K | $1,516 |
| STRATUM | Condo | 380 | 2 | $687.5K | $1,578 |
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 1 | $738K | $1,490 |
500–780 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
500–780 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 3 | $1.09M | $1.05M | $1.15M | $1,444 |
| 2026-06 | 3 | $1.19M | $1.16M | $1.25M | $1,586 |
| 2026-05 | 2 | $1.11M | $1.05M | $1.16M | $1,513 |
| 2026-04 | 4 | $1.16M | $1.05M | $1.21M | $1,555 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $1.11M | $1.11M | $1.11M | $1,452 |
| 2026-01 | 3 | $1.12M | $1.05M | $1.15M | $1,488 |
| 2025-12 | 1 | $1.05M | $1.05M | $1.05M | $1,414 |
| 2025-11 | 5 | $1.08M | $890K | $1.2M | $1,460 |
| 2025-10 | 4 | $1.08M | $1.02M | $1.14M | $1,447 |
| 2025-09 | 3 | $1.08M | $1.06M | $1.11M | $1,431 |
| 2025-08 | 2 | $1.01M | $1M | $1.01M | $1,325 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 12 | $1.11M | $1,456 |
| NV RESIDENCES | Condo | 642 | 9 | $1.06M | $1,418 |
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 6 | $1.19M | $1,603 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 2 | $1.14M | $1,536 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 1 | $890K | $1,378 |
| STRATUM | Condo | 380 | 1 | $1.07M | $1,401 |
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 2 | $1.12M | $995K | $1.25M | $1,308 |
| 2026-06 | 3 | $1.3M | $1.12M | $1.43M | $1,399 |
| 2026-05 | 6 | $1.26M | $1.1M | $1.44M | $1,428 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | $1.38M | $1.37M | $1.4M | $1,556 |
| 2026-03 | 3 | $1.23M | $1.1M | $1.37M | $1,324 |
| 2026-02 | 3 | $1.19M | $1.07M | $1.3M | $1,322 |
| 2026-01 | 3 | $1.16M | $1.13M | $1.18M | $1,420 |
| 2025-12 | 4 | $1.27M | $1.05M | $1.47M | $1,378 |
| 2025-11 | 5 | $1.2M | $1.11M | $1.41M | $1,407 |
| 2025-10 | 10 | $1.22M | $1.06M | $1.43M | $1,382 |
| 2025-09 | 7 | $1.25M | $1.06M | $1.43M | $1,361 |
| 2025-08 | 5 | $1.32M | $1.15M | $1.42M | $1,428 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 11 | $1.41M | $1,490 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 9 | $1.22M | $1,348 |
| LIVIA | Condo | 724 | 7 | $1.2M | $1,314 |
| NV RESIDENCES | Condo | 642 | 7 | $1.12M | $1,360 |
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 6 | $1.37M | $1,545 |
| BELYSA | EC | 315 | 3 | $1.2M | $1,407 |
| OASIS @ ELIAS | Condo | 388 | 3 | $1.13M | $1,157 |
| STRATUM | Condo | 380 | 3 | $1.14M | $1,293 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 3 | $1.17M | $1,464 |
| SEA HORIZON | EC | 495 | 1 | $995K | $1,249 |
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 4 | $1.63M | $1.43M | $1.78M | $1,508 |
| 2026-06 | 3 | $1.45M | $1.28M | $1.65M | $1,357 |
| 2026-05 | 3 | $1.41M | $1.25M | $1.63M | $1,273 |
| 2026-04 | 13 | $1.58M | $1.19M | $1.87M | $1,433 |
| 2026-03 | 6 | $1.51M | $1.32M | $1.69M | $1,402 |
| 2026-02 | 9 | $1.46M | $1.16M | $1.64M | $1,351 |
| 2026-01 | 4 | $1.55M | $1.42M | $1.72M | $1,394 |
| 2025-12 | 7 | $1.61M | $1.4M | $1.85M | $1,454 |
| 2025-11 | 9 | $1.52M | $1.15M | $1.8M | $1,372 |
| 2025-10 | 3 | $1.52M | $1.47M | $1.55M | $1,392 |
| 2025-09 | 9 | $1.55M | $1.27M | $1.79M | $1,393 |
| 2025-08 | 4 | $1.55M | $1.39M | $1.78M | $1,345 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 23 | $1.7M | $1,544 |
| BELYSA | EC | 315 | 12 | $1.52M | $1,430 |
| SEA HORIZON | EC | 495 | 10 | $1.42M | $1,270 |
| EASTVALE | EC | — | 6 | $1.21M | $1,079 |
| NV RESIDENCES | Condo | 642 | 5 | $1.61M | $1,420 |
| RIS GRANDEUR | Condo | — | 5 | $1.41M | $1,315 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 3 | $1.59M | $1,420 |
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 2 | $1.68M | $1,490 |
| LE LOYANG | Apt | — | 2 | $1.3M | $1,197 |
| STRATUM | Condo | 380 | 2 | $1.51M | $1,375 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 2 | $1.59M | $1,504 |
| LIVIA | Condo | 724 | 1 | $1.38M | $1,194 |
| OASIS @ ELIAS | Condo | 388 | 1 | $1.46M | $1,222 |
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 7 | $1.87M | $1.72M | $2.25M | $1,408 |
| 2026-06 | 6 | $1.91M | $1.59M | $2.25M | $1,416 |
| 2026-05 | 7 | $1.78M | $1.45M | $2M | $1,345 |
| 2026-04 | 5 | $1.84M | $1.6M | $2M | $1,394 |
| 2026-03 | 5 | $1.78M | $1.36M | $2.15M | $1,328 |
| 2026-02 | 13 | $1.9M | $1.52M | $2.25M | $1,403 |
| 2026-01 | 7 | $1.74M | $1.53M | $2.05M | $1,348 |
| 2025-12 | 5 | $1.76M | $1.3M | $2.11M | $1,337 |
| 2025-11 | 9 | $1.84M | $1.35M | $2.2M | $1,371 |
| 2025-10 | 5 | $1.71M | $1.47M | $1.97M | $1,321 |
| 2025-09 | 4 | $1.85M | $1.63M | $2.05M | $1,437 |
| 2025-08 | 4 | $1.71M | $1.41M | $1.94M | $1,297 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 16 | $2.02M | $1,517 |
| LIVIA | Condo | 724 | 16 | $1.71M | $1,298 |
| SEA HORIZON | EC | 495 | 15 | $1.74M | $1,301 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 6 | $2.01M | $1,514 |
| BELYSA | EC | 315 | 5 | $1.83M | $1,377 |
| OASIS @ ELIAS | Condo | 388 | 4 | $1.62M | $1,241 |
| EASTVALE | EC | — | 3 | $1.34M | $1,035 |
| NV RESIDENCES | Condo | 642 | 3 | $1.74M | $1,420 |
| RIS GRANDEUR | Condo | — | 3 | $1.82M | $1,363 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 3 | $1.78M | $1,329 |
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 3 | $2.19M | $1,567 |
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 5 | $2.62M | $2.25M | $3.75M | $1,640 |
| 2026-06 | 4 | $2.16M | $1.5M | $2.82M | $1,389 |
| 2026-05 | 5 | $2.08M | $1.55M | $2.8M | $1,258 |
| 2026-04 | 3 | $1.98M | $1.55M | $2.23M | $1,293 |
| 2026-03 | 2 | $2.45M | $2.39M | $2.52M | $1,393 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | $1.45M | $1.43M | $1.47M | $955 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $2.23M | $2.23M | $2.23M | $1,449 |
| 2025-12 | 3 | $1.72M | $1.48M | $2.14M | $1,089 |
| 2025-11 | 8 | $2.1M | $1.41M | $2.85M | $1,295 |
| 2025-10 | 4 | $1.89M | $1.47M | $2.25M | $1,172 |
| 2025-09 | 3 | $1.97M | $1.48M | $2.45M | $1,238 |
| 2025-08 | 4 | $2.02M | $1.52M | $2.48M | $1,236 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIAS GREEN | Condo | — | 13 | $1.49M | $970 |
| LIVIA | Condo | 724 | 9 | $2.17M | $1,368 |
| THE RIVERINA | Terrace House | — | 8 | $2.64M | $1,602 |
| SEA HORIZON | EC | 495 | 4 | $2.22M | $1,411 |
| RIS GRANDEUR | Condo | — | 2 | $1.98M | $1,283 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 2 | $2.17M | $1,279 |
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 1 | $2.37M | $1,334 |
| EASTVALE | EC | — | 1 | $1.57M | $1,019 |
| ELIAS TERRACE | Terrace House | — | 1 | $3.75M | $2,323 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 1 | $2.2M | $1,231 |
| STRATUM | Condo | 380 | 1 | $2.25M | $1,275 |
| THE PALETTE | Condo | 892 | 1 | $2.3M | $1,361 |
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 2 | $2.81M | $2.22M | $3.4M | $1,043 |
| 2026-06 | 1 | $2.33M | $2.33M | $2.33M | $972 |
| 2026-05 | 1 | $2.73M | $2.73M | $2.73M | $1,223 |
| 2026-02 | 3 | $2.93M | $2.1M | $3.98M | $1,223 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $2.86M | $2.86M | $2.86M | $1,250 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $3M | $3M | $3M | $1,093 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | $2.68M | $2.68M | $2.68M | $1,245 |
| 2025-09 | 1 | $2.88M | $2.88M | $2.88M | $1,148 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASIR RIS BEACH PARK | Terrace House | — | 4 | $2.66M | $1,071 |
| THE RIVERINA | Semi-detached House | — | 3 | $2.85M | $1,196 |
| SEA ESTA | Condo | 376 | 2 | $2.79M | $1,171 |
| D'NEST | Condo | 748 | 1 | $3.4M | $1,248 |
| VUE 8 RESIDENCE | Condo | 463 | 1 | $2.73M | $1,223 |
>3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
>3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 | $5.3M | $5.3M | $5.3M | $662 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | $11.22M | $11.22M | $11.22M | $1,060 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASIR RIS BEACH PARK | Detached House | — | 2 | $8.26M | $861 |
Market Interpretation
PASIR RIS 8 recorded 29 transactions during the latest 12 months, providing a more useful recent basis for comparison.
Its median PSF is approximately 48.2% above the District 18 project median, indicating a premium relative to the wider district market.
Within 1 km, 17 nearby condominiums were identified; 17 recorded at least one sale during the same period. These projects provide additional context where the subject development has limited recent activity.
This is a rules-based interpretation of recorded transactions and nearby project data, not a formal valuation.Project Details
About PASIR RIS 8
PASIR RIS 8 is a condominium in Singapore District 18, completed in 2024 with 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021. It recorded 29 transactions during the latest 12-month period in the database, with a median transacted price of $1.61M and a median of $2,076 psf. The most frequently transacted size range is 501–780 sqft, representing 79.3% of transactions with recorded floor area. PASIR RIS MRT STATION is approximately 150 m away by straight-line distance. 2 primary schools are located within a 1 km straight-line radius.
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