The top transaction this month hit $1,473 psf on Cantonment Rd — 92% above the town median. One block, very different price point.
Transaction volume picked up in Central Area in August 2026, with 23 resale transactions compared to 11 in July. Month-on-month, the town median PSF softened 18.6% to $769 — giving buyers a softer entry point. The town sits above the regional median of $762 psf (+0.9%).
Verified as of 30 Sep 2026 · Latest resale data through Aug 2026 · Latest rental data through Aug 2026
Central Area median PSF by flat type (2/3/4/5-Room + Executive), last 3 months. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.
| Scope | Median PSF | vs Central Area |
|---|---|---|
| Central Area | $769 | — |
| Central Region | $762 | -0.9% |
| Island Wide | $601 | -21.8% |
Central Area ranks #5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upp Cross St | 2 transactions | $690 |
| Cantonment Rd | 2 transactions | $1,367 |
| Veerasamy Rd | 2 transactions | $761 |
| Jln Kukoh | 1 transaction | $491 |
| Selegie Rd | 1 transaction | $678 |
Top 5 streets by resale transaction count this month. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.
Price Bands by Flat Type
| Flat Type | n | Low (P25) | Median | High (P75) | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | $524,000 | $730,000 | $1,070,000 | $769 |
| 2-Room | 1 | $280,000 | $280,000 | $280,000 | $491 |
| 3-Room | 8 | $468,750 | $483,000 | $572,500 | $690 |
| 4-Room | 11 | $775,000 | $870,000 | $1,340,000 | $908 |
| 5-Room | 3 | $953,500 | $1,120,000 | $1,135,000 | $769 |
| 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.
The $769 median PSF represents a 18.6% dip against July's $945. Transaction count rose 109% from 11 to 23. If you're a buyer, this is a reasonable window to negotiate.
Upp Cross St led with 2 transactions (9% of all town resale) at a median $690 psf — 10% below the town median. Cantonment Rd followed with 2 transactions.
4-Room flats led resale activity in August 2026, accounting for 11 of 23 transactions (48%) at a median $908 psf. That flat type's PSF moved 36.2% up month-on-month.
Top Transactions
| Block / Street | Flat Type | Storey | Size | Price | PSF | Lease Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1E Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 1,001 | $1,475,000 | $1,473 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1F Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 1,023 | $1,435,000 | $1,403 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1A Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 1,033 | $1,392,000 | $1,347 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1E Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 1,023 | $1,288,000 | $1,260 | 83 years 05 months |
| 642 Rowell Rd | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 1,496 | $1,150,000 | $769 | 56 years 06 months |
| Block / Street | Flat Type | Storey | Size | Price | PSF | Lease Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jln Kukoh | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 570 | $280,000 | $491 | 43 years 11 months |
| Block / Street | Flat Type | Storey | Size | Price | PSF | Lease Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535 Upp Cross St | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 732 | $620,000 | $847 | 53 years |
| 637 Veerasamy Rd | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 786 | $610,000 | $776 | 57 years 09 months |
| 633 Veerasamy Rd | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 775 | $560,000 | $723 | 57 years 10 months |
| 34 Upp Cross St | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 700 | $488,000 | $697 | 47 years 11 months |
| 34 Upp Cross St | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 700 | $478,000 | $683 | 47 years 10 months |
| Block / Street | Flat Type | Storey | Size | Price | PSF | Lease Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1E Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 1,001 | $1,475,000 | $1,473 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1F Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 1,023 | $1,435,000 | $1,403 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1A Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 1,033 | $1,392,000 | $1,347 | 83 years 06 months |
| 1E Cantonment Rd | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 1,023 | $1,288,000 | $1,260 | 83 years 05 months |
| 269B Queen St | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 1,227 | $1,020,000 | $831 | 56 years 10 months |
| Block / Street | Flat Type | Storey | Size | Price | PSF | Lease Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 642 Rowell Rd | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 1,496 | $1,150,000 | $769 | 56 years 06 months |
| 634 Veerasamy Rd | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 1,399 | $1,120,000 | $800 | 58 years 02 months |
| 671B Klang Lane | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 1,130 | $787,000 | $696 | 75 years 06 months |
No transactions this month for this flat type.
Top 5 resale transactions by price. Source: HDB Resale Transactions, data.gov.sg.
Lease Decay Comparison
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.
5-Room flats in Central Area show a real lease-decay gap — units with 80-89 years remaining trade at $1,319 psf against $708 psf for the 70-79 band, a 46% spread. That's the clearest single number in this report for anyone deciding how much a shorter lease should actually discount a flat.
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 | 812-mo avg · 8 transactions | $330,000 | $568 |
| 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 | 8 | $483,000 | $690 |
| 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 | 3712-mo avg · 37 transactions | $1,392,000 | $1,369 |
| 70-79 years | 4 | Last transacted: Aug 2026 · $798 psf | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size. | |
| under-60 years | 6 | $825,000 | $776 |
| 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 | 1612-mo avg · 16 transactions | $1,509,444 | $1,319 |
| 70-79 years | 712-mo avg · 7 transactions | $800,000 | $708 |
| 60-69 years | 0 | No resale transactions lodged in the past 5 years for this size. | |
| under-60 years | 512-mo avg · 5 transactions | $1,120,000 | $769 |
| 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 | Last transacted: Jul 2023 · $721 psf | |
| 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.
No HDB leases lodged in Central Area in Aug 2026 — and too few over the trailing 12 months to report a reliable figure.
PSF softened 18.6% in August 2026 while transaction count held reasonably steady. Price softness without a volume collapse is sellers adjusting, not distress. For buyers, this is a window — softening PSF is the better entry setup. Don't wait for the market to confirm the bottom. That 46% 5-Room lease-decay spread between the 80-89 and 70-79 bands is the number to anchor any negotiation on a shorter-lease unit here — don't let a seller price a thinning lease like a fresh one.
Flat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size. Currently -25.5% vs the region median.
Get a Free ValuationSoftening (-17.0% MoM) — buyers may push back on this flat type.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size. Currently -9.4% vs the region median.
Get a Free ValuationRising (+36.2% MoM) — expect less room to negotiate on this flat type.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size. Currently +19.2% vs the region median.
Get a Free ValuationFlat — no clear month-on-month PSF signal yet for this flat type.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size. Currently +67.8% vs the region median.
Get a Free ValuationLast transacted: Jul 2023 · $1,118,000 ($721 psf)
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
No leases lodged in the past 5 years for this size.
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