Rent vs D08 -11.1%
Rents near district median
1953's latest 12-month median rent is $3,600 compared with the D08 median of $4,050 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
1953 rent and sale price
D08 / Little India
Address 1 Tessensohn Road 1953 Singapore 217701
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Quick summary about 1953
1953 is a freehold apartment in D08 / Little India. The page currently tracks 89 rentals and 22 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $3,600 per month from 29 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- Latest 12M median sale price is $1,580,000, with median sale PSF at $1,687 psf from 1 sales.
- Rent is up 6.4% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is flat over the last 3 months.
1953 Market Brief
Compare the project with D08 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D08
Sale PSF vs D08 -10.1%
Sale PSF near district median
1953's latest 12-month median sale PSF is $1,687 psf versus the D08 median of $1,876 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.73%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.73% versus a D08 screen of 2.86%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 86.7% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +0.0%
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 1953 against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $3,600
Is the asking rent fair?
$3,400 to $3,800 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $3,800 should have a visible reason.
Latest 12M median sale PSF $1,687 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$1,530,000 to $1,630,000 and $1,640 to $1,740 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
1 bed rent $3,500
Are similar units renting for more?
1 bed and 600 to 700 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 86.7% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +0.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
1953 Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 21 new sale transactions, 1 resale transaction
Total sold value $39.5M
1953 Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 89 Feb 2023 to Jun 2026
Sale transactions 22 Jun 2021 to Dec 2025
Rent trend 6.4% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 0.0% Last 3 months
1953 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
FARRER PARK MRT STATION 0.5 km away
BOON KENG MRT STATION (NE9) 0.53 km away
BOON KENG MRT STATION 0.61 km away
Schools nearby
FARRER PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 0.9 km away
BENDEMEER SECONDARY SCHOOL 0.97 km away
BENDEMEER PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.04 km away
ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL (SECONDARY) 1.84 km away
Amenities
BENDEMEER SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 0.6 km away
WHAMPOA PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 1.2 km away
1953 Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $5,275 44 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,687 psf 1 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jun 2026 4 $5,275 0 - -
May 2026 2 $3,725 0 - -
Mar 2026 1 $3,500 0 - -
Feb 2026 4 $3,350 0 - -
Jan 2026 3 $3,500 0 - -
Dec 2025 2 $4,540 1 $1,687 psf $1,580,000
Nov 2025 2 $2,750 0 - -
Oct 2025 3 $3,550 0 - -
Sept 2025 5 $3,850 0 - -
Aug 2025 2 $5,925 0 - -
Jul 2025 1 $4,500 0 - -
Jun 2025 4 $3,600 0 - -
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1953 Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
1 bed $3,500 $3,511 40
2 bed $4,175 $4,175 4
3 bed $5,350 $5,646 5
4 bed $6,600 $6,600 2
5 bed $7,650 $7,650 2
Unknown $3,875 $4,279 36
1953 Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
400 to 500 sqft $2,900 $2,940 5
500 to 600 sqft $3,475 $3,406 18
600 to 700 sqft $3,700 $3,706 46
700 to 800 sqft $5,000 $5,054 7
800 to 900 sqft $5,100 $5,100 2
1,100 to 1,200 sqft $5,425 $5,425 2
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $7,250 $7,250 2
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $6,500 $7,040 5
1953 Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $1,254,000 $1,936 psf 15
06 to 10 $2,354,200 $1,911 psf 7
1953 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
1953 shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $3,600 across 29 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $3,600
Rentals in period 29
Rent signal Strong
- 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
Latest 12M sales at 1953 show a median price of $1,580,000 and $1,687 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Latest 12M median sale $1,580,000
Latest 12M median PSF $1,687 psf
Sale signal Moderate
- 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. 1953 has 22 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Moderate
Total sold value $39.5M
Latest record Jun 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.
Run 1953 numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $3,600/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $1.6M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $1.6M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,687 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
District context
Use D08 to compare 1953 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.
1953 FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at 1953?
1953 has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $3,600 across 29 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at 1953?
The latest 12-month median sale price for 1953 is $1,580,000, based on 1 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at 1953?
The latest 12-month median sale price per square foot for 1953 is $1,687 psf. The average for the same period is $1,687 psf.
Is 1953 freehold or leasehold?
1953 is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is 1953 located?
1953 is located at 1 Tessensohn Road 1953 Singapore 217701 in D08 / Little India.
How current is the 1953 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.