Issue 001September 1, 2026

Bukit Timah Estate Pulse | August 2026 | HDB Resale & Rental

Verified & checked as of 18 Sep 2026

Bukit Timah Pulse August 2026
Roncasa ▪ Town Pulse Bukit Timah · Central Region Verified as of 21 Sep 2026 August 2026
◆ Balanced Market (12-mo basis)◆ Sellers Hold Leverage (12-mo basis)◆ Tenant's Market
Median PSF · August 2026
$826 12-mo avg · 56 transactions
Resale Transactions
4
vs Region Median
+11.1%
▲ $743 base (12-mo)
Town Rank
#4 / 9
Central region by PSF

Bukit Timah is trading about 11% above the wider region median — that gap is worth understanding before you make a move here.

Bukit Timah recorded 4 resale transactions in August 2026. Prior-month data is not yet available for a month-on-month comparison.

$826
Median PSF
4
Resale Transactions
#4
Town Rank (Central)

Verified as of 21 Sep 2026 · Latest resale data through Aug 2026 · Latest rental data through Aug 2026

01Town Context
Scope Median PSF vs Bukit Timah
Bukit Timah $826
Central Region $743 -10.0%
Island Wide $602 -27.1%

Bukit Timah ranks #4 of 9 Central region towns by median resale PSF this month. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Top Streets by Volume

Street Transactions Median PSF
Toh Yi Dr 2 transactions $863
Empress Rd 1 transaction $650
Toh Yi Dr 1 transaction $939

Top 3 streets by resale transaction count this month. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Share of Town HDB Stock Transacted
0.17%
02Resale Market

Price Bands by Flat Type

Flat Type n Low (P25) Median High (P75) Median PSF
Overall 4 $830,000 $966,500 $1,041,750 $863
3-Room 1 $455,000 $455,000 $455,000 $650
4-Room 2 $960,750 $966,500 $972,250 $863
5-Room 1 $1,233,000 $1,233,000 $1,233,000 $939
Executive 0 No transactions this month

Low/High = P25–P75 (APPROX_QUANTILES)
P25 (Low): 25% of flats sold below this price.
P50 (Median): The exact middle market price.
P75 (High): 75% of flats sold below this price.

August 2026 transactions only. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

All 4 transactions above are HDB resale lodged for August 2026. Month-on-month comparison will be available once prior-month data loads.

Toh Yi Dr led with 2 transactions (50% of all town resale) at a median $863 psf — near the town median. Empress Rd followed with 1 transaction.

Top Transactions

Block / Street Flat Type Storey Size Price PSF Lease Left
5 Toh Yi Dr 5-Room 10 TO 12 1,313 $1,233,000 $939 61 years
11 months
4 Toh Yi Dr 4-Room 13 TO 15 1,119 $978,000 $874 61 years
01 month
4 Toh Yi Dr 4-Room 10 TO 12 1,119 $955,000 $853 61 years
8 Empress Rd 3-Room 13 TO 15 700 $455,000 $650 48 years
08 months
Block / Street Flat Type Storey Size Price PSF Lease Left
8 Empress Rd 3-Room 13 TO 15 700 $455,000 $650 48 years
08 months
Block / Street Flat Type Storey Size Price PSF Lease Left
4 Toh Yi Dr 4-Room 13 TO 15 1,119 $978,000 $874 61 years
01 month
4 Toh Yi Dr 4-Room 10 TO 12 1,119 $955,000 $853 61 years
Block / Street Flat Type Storey Size Price PSF Lease Left
5 Toh Yi Dr 5-Room 10 TO 12 1,313 $1,233,000 $939 61 years
11 months

No transactions this month for this flat type.

Top 5 resale transactions by price. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Recent Resale Transactions

Last 10 resale transactions in Bukit Timah, Jun 2026–Aug 2026.

Block / Street Date Type Size Price PSF
4 Toh Yi Dr Aug 2026 4-Room 1,119 $955,000 $853
8 Empress Rd Aug 2026 3-Room 700 $455,000 $650
5 Toh Yi Dr Aug 2026 5-Room 1,313 $1,233,000 $939
4 Toh Yi Dr Aug 2026 4-Room 1,119 $978,000 $874
16 Toh Yi Dr Jul 2026 5-Room 1,313 $1,225,000 $933
1 Queen's Rd Jul 2026 5-Room 1,324 $1,020,000 $770
5 Toh Yi Dr Jul 2026 5-Room 1,367 $1,300,000 $951
5 Toh Yi Dr Jul 2026 4-Room 1,119 $938,000 $838
8 Empress Rd Jun 2026 3-Room 700 $500,000 $715
2 Queen's Rd Jun 2026 4-Room 958 $680,000 $710

Most recent real transactions on record, looked back up to 5 years. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Lease Decay Comparison

$85960-69$683under-60

Median PSF by remaining lease band, blended across 2/3/4/5-Room and Executive flats. Detail by flat type below. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Unit Type Breakdown

Lease Band N (Txn this mth) Median Price Median PSF
90+ years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
80-89 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
70-79 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
60-69 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
under-60 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
Lease Band N (Txn this mth) Median Price Median PSF
90+ years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
80-89 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
70-79 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
60-69 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
under-60 years 1012-mo avg · 10 transactions $491,500 $683
Lease Band N (Txn this mth) Median Price Median PSF
90+ years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
80-89 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
70-79 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
60-69 years 1412-mo avg · 14 transactions $944,000 $843
under-60 years 4 Last transacted: Jun 2026 · $710 psf
Lease Band N (Txn this mth) Median Price Median PSF
90+ years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
80-89 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
70-79 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
60-69 years 1512-mo avg · 15 transactions $1,188,000 $876
under-60 years 6 Last transacted: Jul 2026 · $770 psf
Lease Band N (Txn this mth) Median Price Median PSF
90+ years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
80-89 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
70-79 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
60-69 years 712-mo avg · 7 transactions $1,350,000 $859
under-60 years 0 No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.

Lease Bands: Remaining years on the lease. Low Volumes: If under 5 sales, data expands.
Fallback 1: Uses 12-month average (flagged). Fallback 2: Uses 5-year transaction history.

Data Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.

03Rental MarketLatest available: Aug 2026 · HDB rental lodgements typically lag ~1 month behind resale

Last leased: Jun 2022 · $1,300/mo

Median Rent
$3,150/mo
12-mo avg · 44 leases
Rent MoM
n/a
Leases This Month
1
Lease Volume MoM (vacancy proxy)
n/a
Median Rent
$4,000/mo
Rent MoM
+8.1%
Leases This Month
5
Lease Volume MoM (vacancy proxy)
+150.0%

Rents firming (+8.1% MoM) on rising lease volume.

Top Streets — 4-Room Rentals

Street Leases Median Rent
Queen's Rd 1 $4,100/mo
Queen's Rd 1 $4,100/mo
Toh Yi Dr 1 $1,500/mo
Median Rent
$4,300/mo
12-mo avg · 23 leases
Rent MoM
n/a
Leases This Month
0
Lease Volume MoM (vacancy proxy)
n/a
Median Rent
$4,600/mo
12-mo avg · 13 leases
Rent MoM
n/a
Leases This Month
2
Lease Volume MoM (vacancy proxy)
n/a

HDB leases lodged with HDB / data.gov.sg. Excludes private residential. No vacancy_supply table equivalent exists for HDB — lease-volume MoM is used here as the vacancy proxy signal. Source: HDB Rental Transactions, data.gov.sg.

Ron's Read

Data is still coming in for August 2026. Check back once HDB resale caveats are fully lodged for a complete read on Bukit Timah.

05What It Means For You
What It Means For You

No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.

Typical Entry Price
$478,098
12-mo avg · 10 transactions
vs Region Median PSF
-8.0%
Est. Gross Yield
~7.9%
12-mo avg basis
Rental Range
$2,875–$3,300/mo

Flat — no clear month-on-month signal yet for this flat type; anchor to recent comparables.

Estimate only, based on this flat type's typical unit size and this month's rental medians. Not a guaranteed return.

Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price.

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Typical Entry Price
$931,496
12-mo avg · 18 transactions
vs Region Median PSF
+12.0%
Est. Gross Yield
Rental Range
$3,800–$4,100/mo

Flat — no clear month-on-month signal yet for this flat type; anchor to recent comparables.

Estimate only, based on this flat type's typical unit size and this month's rental medians. Not a guaranteed return.

Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price.

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Typical Entry Price
$1,114,995
12-mo avg · 21 transactions
vs Region Median PSF
+14.3%
Est. Gross Yield
~4.6%
12-mo avg basis
Rental Range
$3,900–$4,550/mo

Flat — no clear month-on-month signal yet for this flat type; anchor to recent comparables.

Estimate only, based on this flat type's typical unit size and this month's rental medians. Not a guaranteed return.

Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price.

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Typical Entry Price
$1,350,007
12-mo avg · 7 transactions
vs Region Median PSF
+15.6%
Est. Gross Yield
~4.1%
12-mo avg basis
Rental Range
$4,200–$4,800/mo

Flat — no clear month-on-month signal yet for this flat type; anchor to recent comparables.

Estimate only, based on this flat type's typical unit size and this month's rental medians. Not a guaranteed return.

Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price.

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No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size.

Resale Transactions
1
Exit Price Est.
$478,098
12-mo avg · 10 transactions
Exit Median PSF
$683

Flat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.

44 leases over the trailing 12 months (12-mo avg · 44 leases) — this month's count is too thin for a MoM read. Currently -8.0% vs the region median.

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Resale Transactions
2
Exit Price Est.
$931,496
12-mo avg · 18 transactions
Exit Median PSF
$832

Flat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.

Rental strong, +8.1% MoM — supports pricing (5 leases last month). Currently +12.0% vs the region median.

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Resale Transactions
1
Exit Price Est.
$1,114,995
12-mo avg · 21 transactions
Exit Median PSF
$849

Flat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.

23 leases over the trailing 12 months (12-mo avg · 23 leases) — this month's count is too thin for a MoM read. Currently +14.3% vs the region median.

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Resale Transactions
0
Exit Price Est.
$1,350,007
12-mo avg · 7 transactions
Exit Median PSF
$859

Flat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.

13 leases over the trailing 12 months (12-mo avg · 13 leases) — this month's count is too thin for a MoM read. Currently +15.6% vs the region median.

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Last leased: Jun 2022 · $1,300/mo

Median Rent
$3,150/mo
12-mo avg · 44 leases
Low–High Range
$2,875–$3,300/mo
Est. Gross Yield
~7.9%
12-mo avg basis

12-mo avg · 44 leases

Low/High = P25–P75 rent range this month.

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Median Rent
$4,000/mo
Low–High Range
$3,800–$4,100/mo
Est. Gross Yield

Rents firming (+8.1% MoM) on rising lease volume.

Street Leases Median Rent
Queen's Rd 1 $4,100/mo
Queen's Rd 1 $4,100/mo
Toh Yi Dr 1 $1,500/mo

Low/High = P25–P75 rent range this month.

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Median Rent
$4,300/mo
12-mo avg · 23 leases
Low–High Range
$3,900–$4,550/mo
Est. Gross Yield
~4.6%
12-mo avg basis

12-mo avg · 23 leases

Low/High = P25–P75 rent range this month.

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Median Rent
$4,600/mo
12-mo avg · 13 leases
Low–High Range
$4,200–$4,800/mo
Est. Gross Yield
~4.1%
12-mo avg basis

12-mo avg · 13 leases

Low/High = P25–P75 rent range this month.

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