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TOMLINSON HEIGHTS
TOMLINSON ROAD
340 mORCHARD BOULEVARD MRT STATION
$10.6MMedian transacted price
3Transactions in latest 12 months
2,001–3,000 sqftMost popular unit size
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Market Snapshot
▼ -11.8%
From 12-Month High
Peak: Nov 2025Based on latest 12 months
At Low
At 12-Month Low
Low: Jun 2026Based on latest 12 months
▲ +69.3%
Vs District Median PSF
Above District 10 medianBased on latest 12 months
▲ +75.0%
Vs CCR Median PSF
Above CCR medianBased on latest 12 months
4.3%
12M Turnover Rate
3 sales / 70 units
Latest 12-month sales
3
Up to latest imported transaction
Median transacted price
$10.6M
Latest 12 months
Median PSF
$3,862
Latest 12 months
Typical recorded price range
$10M – $10.77M
20th to 80th percentile
Latest transacted price
$9.6M
2,745 sqft · 1 Jun 2026
Historical transaction information is presented for market research and does not constitute a valuation or investment recommendation.
Data Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)•Data up to: September 2026•Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Market Trends
Average Price & Transaction Trend
Monthly average transacted price and sales volume from the first available record since 2017.
Average PriceTransactions
Available history: Oct 2021 to Jun 2026
Data Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)•Data up to: September 2026•Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
Transaction Breakdown (Last 12 Months)
Based on completed transactions from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.
Most popular unit size2,001–3,000 sqft
Median Sold Size2,745 sqft
Unit Size Distribution
Only size ranges with recorded transactions are shown.
Price Distribution
Recorded transactions grouped into price ranges.
Data Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)•Data up to: September 2026•Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
Recent Transactions by Unit Size
2001 – 3000 sqft Average Price Trend
2001 – 3000 sqft Transaction Volume
2001 – 3000 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 1 | $9.6M | $9.6M | $9.6M | $3,497 |
| 2026-04 | 1 | $10.6M | $10.6M | $10.6M | $3,862 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $10.88M | $10.88M | $10.88M | $3,964 |
2001 – 3000 sqft Recent Transactions
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | Condo | 01 to 05 | 2,745 sqft | $3,497 | $9.6M |
| 2026-04 | Condo | 16 to 20 | 2,745 sqft | $3,862 | $10.6M |
| 2025-11 | Condo | 31 to 35 | 2,745 sqft | $3,964 | $10.88M |
Data Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)•Data up to: September 2026•Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Location & Nearby Amenities
Explore TOMLINSON HEIGHTS and nearby amenities. Distances shown are straight-line estimates from the property.
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TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Nearby Amenities
Closest amenities from TOMLINSON HEIGHTS. Distances are straight-line estimates.
MRT / LRT
- ORCHARD BOULEVARD MRT STATION340 mORCHARD BOULEVARD
- ORCHARD MRT STATION530 mORCHARD BOULEVARD
- ORCHARD MRT STATION640 mORCHARD ROAD
Primary Schools
- ALEXANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL1.3 kmPRINCE CHARLES CRESCENT
- RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL1.4 kmRIVER VALLEY GREEN
- ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR)1.8 kmWINSTEDT ROAD
- SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL2.0 kmDUNEARN ROAD
Secondary Schools
- CRESCENT GIRLS' SCHOOL1.5 kmTANGLIN ROAD
- GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL1.6 kmHENDERSON ROAD
- QUEENSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL1.8 kmSTRATHMORE ROAD
- SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL2.0 kmDUNEARN ROAD
Post-Secondary
- ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION2.3 kmMALCOLM ROAD
- CATHOLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE2.6 kmWHITLEY ROAD
- HWA CHONG INSTITUTION3.4 kmBUKIT TIMAH ROAD
MOE Kindergartens
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ ALEXANDRA1.3 kmPRINCE CHARLES CRESCENT
Hawker Centres
- Zion Riverside Food Centre1.3 kmZion Road
- Beo Crescent Market1.6 kmBeo Crescent
- Havelock Road Blk 22A/B (Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre)1.7 kmHavelock Road
Hospitals
- GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL930 mNAPIER ROAD
- MOUNT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL1.0 kmMOUNT ELIZABETH
Parks
- CAMP ROAD INTERIM PARK910 m
- ORCHARD FOUNTAIN CORNER1.2 km
- KIM SENG PK1.4 km
Libraries
- Singapore Botanic Gardens' Library1.1 kmCluny Road
- Orchard Library1.5 kmOrchard Road
Community Clubs
- Kim Seng CC1.5 kmHavelock Road
- Cairnhill CC1.6 kmAnthony Road
Sport Facilities
- Delta Sport Centre1.7 kmTiong Bahru Road
- MOE (Evans)1.9 kmEvans Road
- ActiveSG Gym@Enabling Village2.3 kmLengkok Bahru
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TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Market Position & Nearby Transactions
How TOMLINSON HEIGHTS compares with District 10 projects and transactions recorded within 1 km over the latest 12 months.
Project Median PSF$3,8623 project sales
District 10 Median PSF$2,281Median across district projects with recorded sales
Difference vs District+69.3%Above district median
Transactions Within 1 km79Recorded in the latest 12 months
Position Within District 10
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS is more affordable than 3% of District 10 projects with recorded sales.
Lower PSFDistrict medianHigher PSF
241of 249 District 10 projects with recorded sales
District reference range$1,757 – $3,232 psf
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUM HING COURT | 25 m | 199036 yrs old | — | 1 | $2,498 |
| HANA | 109 m | — | — | 0 | — |
| THE TOMLINSON | 146 m | 200224 yrs old | — | 2 | $2,567 |
| CUSCADEN RESERVE | 181 m | 20233 yrs old | 192 | 2 | $3,226 |
| ORCHARD BEL AIR | 181 m | — | — | 4 | $1,490 |
| ONE TREE HILL GARDENS | 191 m | 198838 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| FOUR SEASONS PARK | 215 m | 199432 yrs old | — | 5 | $3,454 |
| 3 ORCHARD BY THE PARK | 218 m | 20179 yrs old | 77 | 0 | — |
| CUSCADEN RESIDENCES | 221 m | 200224 yrs old | — | 3 | $2,726 |
| BOULEVARD 88 | 251 m | 20233 yrs old | 154 | 7 | $4,061 |
| THE BOULEVARD RESIDENCE | 282 m | 200620 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| THE BILTMORE | 292 m | — | — | 0 | — |
| BOULEVARD VUE | 292 m | 201313 yrs old | 28 | 0 | — |
| ST REGIS RESIDENCES | 296 m | 200818 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| CUSCADEN ROYALE | 300 m | 201016 yrs old | 46 | 0 | — |
| ANGULLIA PARK RESIDENCES @ ORCHARD | 301 m | 201016 yrs old | 46 | 0 | — |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | 302 m | 20260 yrs old | 696 | 9 | $3,107 |
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | 308 m | — | — | 45 | $3,492 |
| ONE TREE HILL MANSIONS | 312 m | 198046 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| ORCHARD VIEW | 317 m | 201214 yrs old | 30 | 1 | $2,767 |
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
<500 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 | $1.65M | $1.63M | $1.67M | $3,478 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $1.55M | $1.55M | $1.55M | $3,262 |
| 2025-12 | 1 | $1.62M | $1.62M | $1.62M | $3,410 |
| 2025-10 | 2 | $1.51M | $1.51M | $1.52M | $3,195 |
<500 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | Apt | — | 6 | $1.58M | $3,336 |
500–780 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
500–780 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
500–780 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 2 | $1.99M | $1.52M | $2.47M | $3,176 |
| 2026-06 | 2 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.41M | $3,430 |
| 2026-05 | 2 | $2.46M | $2.38M | $2.55M | $3,519 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $2.46M | $2.46M | $2.46M | $3,512 |
| 2026-02 | 4 | $2.46M | $2.34M | $2.52M | $3,521 |
| 2026-01 | 7 | $2.42M | $2.33M | $2.48M | $3,455 |
| 2025-12 | 6 | $2.41M | $2.29M | $2.51M | $3,441 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $2.47M | $2.47M | $2.47M | $3,535 |
| 2025-10 | 6 | $2.36M | $2.23M | $2.49M | $3,369 |
500–780 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | Apt | — | 30 | $2.42M | $3,453 |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 1 | $1.52M | $2,822 |
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
781–1,000 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 1 | $2.6M | $2.6M | $2.6M | $3,133 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $3.04M | $3.04M | $3.04M | $3,248 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $2.48M | $2.48M | $2.48M | $2,992 |
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 2 | $2.54M | $3,063 |
| CUSCADEN RESERVE | Condo | 192 | 1 | $3.04M | $3,248 |
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
1,001–1,200 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 2 | $3.56M | $3.5M | $3.61M | $3,148 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $3.51M | $3.51M | $3.51M | $3,107 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | $3.62M | $3.62M | $3.62M | $3,579 |
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 3 | $3.54M | $3,134 |
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | Apt | — | 1 | $3.62M | $3,579 |
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
1,201–1,500 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1 | $4.05M | $4.05M | $4.05M | $2,726 |
| 2026-05 | 3 | $4.47M | $3.9M | $5.52M | $3,210 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | $5.31M | $5.29M | $5.33M | $4,046 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $5.43M | $5.43M | $5.43M | $4,131 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | $4.48M | $4.48M | $4.48M | $3,411 |
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOULEVARD 88 | Apt | 154 | 4 | $5.39M | $4,107 |
| CUSCADEN RESIDENCES | Condo | — | 3 | $3.98M | $2,716 |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 1 | $4.48M | $3,411 |
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
1,501–2,000 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 | $7.24M | $7.06M | $7.43M | $4,079 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $6M | $6M | $6M | $3,204 |
| 2025-11 | 2 | $5.17M | $4.06M | $6.28M | $3,039 |
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOULEVARD 88 | Apt | 154 | 2 | $7.24M | $4,079 |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 1 | $6.28M | $3,579 |
| CUSCADEN RESERVE | Condo | 192 | 1 | $6M | $3,204 |
| KUM HING COURT | Apt | — | 1 | $4.06M | $2,498 |
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
2,001–3,000 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 2 | $8.14M | $7.88M | $8.39M | $3,248 |
| 2026-07 | 1 | $7.97M | $7.97M | $7.97M | $3,877 |
| 2026-06 | 1 | $7.18M | $7.18M | $7.18M | $3,492 |
| 2026-05 | 1 | $7.86M | $7.86M | $7.86M | $3,821 |
| 2026-04 | 1 | $9.28M | $9.28M | $9.28M | $3,229 |
| 2026-03 | 3 | $8.75M | $7.83M | $10.5M | $3,802 |
| 2026-02 | 3 | $6.78M | $6.3M | $7.03M | $2,958 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $7.85M | $7.85M | $7.85M | $3,819 |
| 2025-10 | 3 | $6.57M | $5.8M | $7.21M | $2,973 |
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPERHOUSE AT ORCHARD BOULEVARD | Apt | — | 8 | $7.6M | $3,699 |
| FOUR SEASONS PARK | Condo | — | 3 | $7.95M | $3,227 |
| THE TOMLINSON | Apt | — | 2 | $6.05M | $2,567 |
| BOULEVARD 88 | Apt | 154 | 1 | $10.5M | $3,752 |
| CANNINGHILL PIERS | Apt | 696 | 1 | $8.39M | $3,009 |
| ORCHARD VIEW | Apt | 30 | 1 | $7M | $2,767 |
>3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
>3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
>3,000 sqft Monthly Summary
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1 | $4.9M | $4.9M | $4.9M | $1,517 |
| 2026-06 | 1 | $14M | $14M | $14M | $3,664 |
| 2026-05 | 1 | $4.9M | $4.9M | $4.9M | $1,502 |
| 2026-02 | 1 | $4.8M | $4.8M | $4.8M | $1,477 |
| 2025-11 | 1 | $4.65M | $4.65M | $4.65M | $1,440 |
| 2025-10 | 1 | $13.2M | $13.2M | $13.2M | $3,454 |
>3,000 sqft Nearby Condo Summary
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD BEL AIR | Condo | — | 4 | $4.81M | $1,484 |
| FOUR SEASONS PARK | Condo | — | 2 | $13.6M | $3,559 |
Market Interpretation
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS recorded only 3 transactions during the latest 12 months. Price movements should therefore be interpreted cautiously because individual sales can materially affect the headline figures.
Its median PSF is approximately 69.3% above the District 10 project median, indicating a premium relative to the wider district market.
Within 1 km, 20 nearby condominiums were identified; 10 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.TOMLINSON HEIGHTS Project Details
Developer
Yarra Investments Pte Ltd
Property type
Condominium
District
District 10 - Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland
Market segment
Core Central Region
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
70
About TOMLINSON HEIGHTS
TOMLINSON HEIGHTS is a condominium in Singapore District 10 with freehold. It recorded 3 transactions during the latest 12-month period in the database, with a median transacted price of $10.6M and a median of $3,862 psf. The most frequently transacted size range is 2,001–3,000 sqft, representing 100.0% of transactions with recorded floor area. ORCHARD BOULEVARD MRT STATION is approximately 340 m away by straight-line distance.
Get Property AdviceDisclaimer: The information, charts, statistics, distances and other data shown on this page are derived from publicly available sources, including Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) transaction records, and are provided for general informational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to keep the information accurate and up to date, the data may contain errors, omissions, delays or inaccuracies. All figures, calculations, trends, market insights and distance measurements are estimates only and should not be relied upon for contractual, legal, financial, investment, valuation, planning or other official purposes. Distance information is approximate and should not be used for actual access, eligibility, proximity, planning or assessment purposes. Users should independently verify all information with the relevant authorities, official records or other appropriate sources before making any decision or entering into any agreement.
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