18 Shelford rent and sale price
D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson
Address 18 Shelford Road 18 Shelford Singapore 288407
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Apartment, Non-Landed Properties 19 transactions Freehold Latest records Jun 2026
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Quick summary about 18 Shelford
18 Shelford is a freehold apartment in D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson. The page currently tracks 12 rentals and 7 sales.
- Typical rent is $6,900 per month, with bedroom and floor-area splits below for a closer unit-level view.
- Typical sale price is $3,810,000, with median sale PSF at $1,951 psf and total recorded sale value of $23.0M.
- Rent is down 11.4% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 11.0% over the last 3 months.
18 Shelford Market Position
How this project compares with the wider D11 market before you read the detailed tables.
Rent vs D11 +35.3%
Rents above district median
18 Shelford's median rent is $6,900 compared with the D11 median of $5,100. Use this as the district-level check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Sale PSF vs D11 -6.9%
Sale PSF near district median
18 Shelford's median sale PSF is $1,951 psf versus the D11 median of $2,095 psf. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.17%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.17% versus a D11 screen of 2.31%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 95.6% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +16.7%
Activity is steady
Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare 18 Shelford against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
18 Shelford Decision Snapshot
Fast checks for rent fairness, purchase pricing, stable rent and transaction activity before you dig into the tables.
Median rent $6,900
Is the asking rent fair?
$6,550 to $7,250 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $7,250 should have a visible reason.
Median sale PSF $1,951 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$3,700,000 to $3,920,000 and $1,890 to $2,010 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
4 bed rent $7,700
Are similar units renting for more?
4 bed and 2,000 to 2,100 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 95.6% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +16.7%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Run 18 Shelford numbers
Use the typical rent and sale price from this project page as a starting point, then adjust the calculator assumptions.
Rental yield $6,900/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $3.8M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $3.8M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,951 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
18 Shelford Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 7 resale transactions
Total sold value $23.0M
18 Shelford Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 12 Jul 2021 to Feb 2026
Sale transactions 7 Apr 2022 to Jan 2026
Rent trend -11.4% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 11.0% Last 3 months
18 Shelford Location
Nearest transport, schools and daily conveniences around the project.
Project MRT School Amenities
Nearby
Approximate distance from the project. Walking, driving and transit routes may differ.
Closest MRT
TAN KAH KEE MRT STATION (DT8) 0.6 km away
BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION 0.62 km away
BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION (CC19) 0.63 km away
Schools nearby
RAFFLES GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL 0.75 km away
SAINT MARGARET'S SCHOOL (SECONDARY) 0.87 km away
NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL 0.91 km away
HWA CHONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RESIDENCE 1.29 km away
Amenities
FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 2.94 km away
FAIRPRICE FINEST THE CENTREPOINT Daily needs · 4.13 km away
ALEXANDRA PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 4.15 km away
ENVIRONMENT BUILDING HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 3.21 km away
18 Shelford Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $7,700 12 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $2,049 psf 7 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Feb 2026 1 $7,700 0 - -
Jan 2026 0 - 1 $2,049 psf $3,838,000
Sept 2025 0 - 1 $2,115 psf $2,550,000
Apr 2025 1 $6,250 0 - -
Aug 2024 1 $7,000 0 - -
Apr 2024 2 $9,825 0 - -
Feb 2024 1 $7,900 0 - -
Jul 2023 0 - 1 $1,951 psf $2,688,000
Jun 2023 0 - 1 $2,016 psf $2,430,000
Apr 2023 1 $6,000 0 - -
Dec 2022 1 $12,500 0 - -
Nov 2022 1 $6,800 0 - -
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18 Shelford Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
2 bed $6,250 $6,350 3
3 bed $6,750 $6,750 2
4 bed $7,700 $8,536 7
18 Shelford Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $6,125 $6,125 2
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $6,800 $6,800 1
1,800 to 1,900 sqft $6,750 $6,750 2
2,000 to 2,100 sqft $7,350 $6,990 5
3,500 to 3,600 sqft $12,500 $12,500 1
3,600 to 3,700 sqft $12,300 $12,300 1
18 Shelford Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $3,810,000 $1,951 psf 7
18 Shelford Latest Transactions
Most recent URA rentals and sales for this project.
Rentals
Sales
How to use this data
Practical guidance for renters, buyers and sellers. This is not a valuation, it is a starting point for comparing real transactions.
Rent negotiation
If you are renting
18 Shelford shows a typical monthly rent of $6,900 across 12 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Median rent $6,900
Rentals 12
Rent signal Thin
- If the asking rent is above the median, look for a clear reason such as larger size, newer condition, furnishings or a better stack.
- If it is below the median, check whether the unit is smaller, older, lower floor or has a shorter lease term.
Offer check
If you are buying
Recent sales at 18 Shelford point to a typical sale price of $3,810,000 and $1,951 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Median sale $3,810,000
Median PSF $1,951 psf
Sale signal Thin
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- Freehold should be part of the buying decision, especially when comparing against newer leasehold or nearby freehold projects.
Listing position
If you are selling
For sellers, the cleanest starting point is the project median PSF, then the latest sales and nearby project comps. 18 Shelford has 7 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $23.0M
Latest record Feb 2026
- Use the latest sales table to avoid anchoring to stale prices when the most recent month moved differently.
- If you want to price above recent PSF, the listing needs a visible reason such as renovation, view, layout, floor or scarcity.
District context
Use D11 to compare 18 Shelford against the wider area.
About this data
How to read the rental and sale figures on this page.
Rental figures come from URA private residential rent data. Rent is shown as monthly rent.
Sale figures come from private residential sale data. PSF and total selling value are shown where the needed fields are available.
Rental floor level is not available from this source, so rental analysis is split by bedroom count and floor area band.
Sale floor band is available for many sale transactions, so sale prices can be grouped by recorded floor band.
18 Shelford FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at 18 Shelford?
18 Shelford has a median monthly rent of $6,900 across 12 rentals.
What is the typical sale price at 18 Shelford?
The median sale price for 18 Shelford is $3,810,000, based on 7 sales on this page.
What is the median sale PSF at 18 Shelford?
The median sale price per square foot for 18 Shelford is $1,951 psf. The average sale PSF is $1,950 psf.
Is 18 Shelford freehold or leasehold?
18 Shelford is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is 18 Shelford located?
18 Shelford is located at 18 Shelford Road 18 Shelford Singapore 288407 in D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson.
How current is the 18 Shelford transaction data?
The project page uses the latest records currently loaded on PropertySmartSG. Treat it as research evidence and check the latest transaction rows before using it for pricing.