Rent vs D11 +8.2%
Rents near district median
Hillcrest Arcadia's latest 12-month median rent is $5,625 compared with the D11 median of $5,200 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Hillcrest Arcadia rent and sale price
D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson
Address 263 Arcadia Road Hillcrest Arcadia Singapore 289854
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Quick summary about Hillcrest Arcadia
Hillcrest Arcadia is a 99-year leasehold condominium in D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson. The page currently tracks 248 rentals and 45 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $5,625 per month from 50 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- Latest 12M median sale price is $2,250,000, with median sale PSF at $1,267 psf from 13 sales.
- Rent is down 6.5% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 4.4% over the last 3 months.
Hillcrest Arcadia Market Brief
Compare the project with D11 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D11
Sale PSF vs D11 -49.5%
Sale PSF below district median
Hillcrest Arcadia's latest 12-month median sale PSF is $1,267 psf versus the D11 median of $2,511 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 3.00%
Rent support above district screen
Gross yield is roughly 3.00% versus a D11 screen of 2.23%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 70.7% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity -27.0%
Activity is lighter
27 recent transactions versus 37 in the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens 99-year leasehold
Leasehold comparison needed
99-year leasehold from 1975 matters most on sale price. Compare Hillcrest Arcadia against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $5,625
Is the asking rent fair?
$5,350 to $5,900 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $5,900 should have a visible reason.
Latest 12M median sale PSF $1,267 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$2,180,000 to $2,320,000 and $1,230 to $1,310 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
4 bed rent $7,500
Are similar units renting for more?
4 bed and 1,700 to 1,800 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 70.7% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume -27.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is lighter. 27 recent transactions versus 37 in the prior 6-month view.
Hillcrest Arcadia Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure 99-year leasehold from 1975
Property type Condominium, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 45 resale transactions
Total sold value $99.7M
Hillcrest Arcadia Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 248 Jun 2021 to Jun 2026
Sale transactions 45 Jul 2021 to Jul 2026
Rent trend -6.5% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 4.4% Last 3 months
Hillcrest Arcadia 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 1.04 km away
TAN KAH KEE MRT STATION (DT8) 1.11 km away
SIXTH AVENUE MRT STATION. 1.42 km away
Schools nearby
RAFFLES GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL 0.73 km away
BLUE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 1.35 km away
HWA CHONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 1.35 km away
HWA CHONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RESIDENCE 1.42 km away
Amenities
No amenity match yet.
Hillcrest Arcadia Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $3,800 74 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,179 psf 19 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jul 2026 0 - 3 $1,179 psf $2,300,000
Jun 2026 5 $3,800 0 - -
May 2026 4 $5,050 2 $1,358 psf $2,120,000
Mar 2026 3 $6,000 2 $1,377 psf $1,760,000
Feb 2026 2 $4,050 1 $1,394 psf $1,980,000
Jan 2026 4 $7,850 1 $1,301 psf $2,450,000
Dec 2025 2 $5,400 2 $1,218 psf $2,675,000
Nov 2025 6 $6,950 0 - -
Oct 2025 5 $7,000 1 $1,267 psf $1,800,000
Sept 2025 5 $5,650 1 $1,198 psf $3,288,000
Aug 2025 6 $4,450 1 $1,329 psf $2,388,888
Jul 2025 8 $5,800 0 - -
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Hillcrest Arcadia Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
1 bed $3,400 $3,265 65
2 bed $4,400 $4,308 26
3 bed $6,000 $6,071 78
4 bed $7,500 $7,862 79
Hillcrest Arcadia Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
500 to 600 sqft $2,700 $2,450 5
600 to 700 sqft $2,900 $2,815 11
900 to 1,000 sqft $3,500 $3,359 40
1,000 to 1,100 sqft $3,625 $3,400 4
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $3,450 $3,856 8
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $4,000 $3,888 8
1,400 to 1,500 sqft $4,700 $4,740 15
1,700 to 1,800 sqft $6,000 $6,023 64
Hillcrest Arcadia Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $2,150,000 $1,207 psf 26
06 to 10 $2,450,000 $1,292 psf 12
11 to 15 $2,420,000 $1,295 psf 7
Hillcrest Arcadia 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
Hillcrest Arcadia shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $5,625 across 50 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $5,625
Rentals in period 50
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 Hillcrest Arcadia show a median price of $2,250,000 and $1,267 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Latest 12M median sale $2,250,000
Latest 12M median PSF $1,267 psf
Sale signal Strong
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- 99-year leasehold from 1975 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. Hillcrest Arcadia has 45 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Strong
Total sold value $99.7M
Latest record Jul 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 Hillcrest Arcadia numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $5,625/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $2.3M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $2.3M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,267 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 D11 to compare Hillcrest Arcadia 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.
Hillcrest Arcadia FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Hillcrest Arcadia?
Hillcrest Arcadia has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $5,625 across 50 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Hillcrest Arcadia?
The latest 12-month median sale price for Hillcrest Arcadia is $2,250,000, based on 13 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Hillcrest Arcadia?
The latest 12-month median sale price per square foot for Hillcrest Arcadia is $1,267 psf. The average for the same period is $1,280 psf.
Is Hillcrest Arcadia freehold or leasehold?
Hillcrest Arcadia is listed as 99-year leasehold from 1975. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Hillcrest Arcadia located?
Hillcrest Arcadia is located at 263 Arcadia Road Hillcrest Arcadia Singapore 289854 in D11 / Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson.
How current is the Hillcrest Arcadia 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.