Rent vs D09 +10.3%
Rents near district median
Sophia Residence's latest 12-month median rent is $6,400 compared with the D09 median of $5,800 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Sophia Residence rent and sale price
D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley
Address 5 Sophia Road Sophia Residence Singapore 228191
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Quick summary about Sophia Residence
Sophia Residence is a freehold condominium in D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley. The page currently tracks 529 rentals and 36 sales. Sophia Residence is near BENCOOLEN MRT STATION (DT21), about 0.36 km away.
For rent checks, start with the latest 12-month median of $6,400 per month and compare it with the full-history size-band range of $3,800 to $8,400. For sale checks, start with the latest 12-month median sale price of $2,340,000 and median sale PSF of $2,108 psf, then compare full-history floor-band evidence from $2,170,000 to $3,400,000 and PSF from $1,582 psf to $2,005 psf.
- Latest 12M median rent is $6,400 per month from 82 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- Latest 12M median sale price is $2,340,000, with median sale PSF at $2,108 psf from 2 sales.
- Rent is down 3.1% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 6.6% over the last 3 months.
Sophia Residence Market Brief
Compare the project with D09 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D09
Sale PSF vs D09 -27.4%
Sale PSF below district median
Sophia Residence's latest 12-month median sale PSF is $2,108 psf versus the D09 median of $2,904 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 3.28%
Rent support above district screen
Gross yield is roughly 3.28% versus a D09 screen of 2.67%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 20.3% spread
Rent has some movement
Recent rents moved enough that bedroom count, area band and latest contracts matter.
Market activity +12.5%
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 Sophia Residence against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $6,400
Is the asking rent fair?
$6,100 to $6,700 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $6,700 should have a visible reason.
Latest 12M median sale PSF $2,108 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$2,270,000 to $2,410,000 and $2,040 to $2,170 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
3 bed rent $6,500
Are similar units renting for more?
3 bed and 1,400 to 1,500 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 20.3% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent has some movement. Recent rents moved enough that bedroom count, area band and latest contracts matter.
Transaction volume +12.5%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Sophia Residence Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Condominium, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 36 resale transactions
Total sold value $94.1M
Sophia Residence Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 529 Jun 2021 to Jun 2026
Sale transactions 36 Jun 2021 to May 2026
Rent trend -3.1% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 6.6% Last 3 months
Sophia Residence 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
BENCOOLEN MRT STATION (DT21) 0.36 km away
DHOBY GHAUT MRT STATION (CC1) 0.39 km away
DHOBY GHAUT MRT STATION (NE6) 0.4 km away
Schools nearby
ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY) 0.38 km away
CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (ORCHARD CAMPUS) 1.1 km away
FARRER PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.23 km away
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.63 km away
Amenities
PARKLANE SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 0.15 km away
FAIRPRICE FINEST THE CENTREPOINT Daily needs · 0.98 km away
ENVIRONMENT BUILDING HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 1.68 km away
Sophia Residence Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $6,350 136 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $2,082 psf 5 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jun 2026 14 $6,350 0 - -
May 2026 4 $6,625 1 $2,082 psf $2,980,000
Apr 2026 6 $6,175 1 $2,134 psf $1,700,000
Mar 2026 7 $6,300 0 - -
Feb 2026 4 $6,550 0 - -
Jan 2026 8 $6,850 0 - -
Dec 2025 10 $6,300 0 - -
Nov 2025 7 $6,800 0 - -
Oct 2025 6 $6,500 0 - -
Sept 2025 2 $7,500 0 - -
Aug 2025 9 $6,300 1 $2,009 psf $1,600,000
Jul 2025 5 $7,500 0 - -
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Sophia Residence Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
1 bed $3,800 $3,678 29
2 bed $4,525 $4,531 60
3 bed $6,500 $6,423 359
4 bed $8,400 $8,314 81
Sophia Residence Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
600 to 700 sqft $3,800 $3,678 29
700 to 800 sqft $4,600 $4,568 54
800 to 900 sqft $4,500 $4,500 2
900 to 1,000 sqft $4,300 $4,050 4
1,000 to 1,100 sqft $6,000 $5,807 108
1,100 to 1,200 sqft $5,675 $6,008 6
1,300 to 1,400 sqft $6,800 $6,742 52
1,400 to 1,500 sqft $6,600 $6,498 136
Sophia Residence Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $2,690,000 $1,833 psf 17
06 to 10 $2,170,000 $2,005 psf 12
11 to 15 $3,400,000 $1,582 psf 7
Sophia Residence 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
Sophia Residence shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $6,400 across 82 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $6,400
Rentals in period 82
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 Sophia Residence show a median price of $2,340,000 and $2,108 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Latest 12M median sale $2,340,000
Latest 12M median PSF $2,108 psf
Sale signal Strong
- 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. Sophia Residence has 36 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Strong
Total sold value $94.1M
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 Sophia Residence numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $6,400/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 $2,108 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 D09 to compare Sophia Residence 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.
Sophia Residence FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Sophia Residence?
Sophia Residence has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $6,400 across 82 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Sophia Residence?
The latest 12-month median sale price for Sophia Residence is $2,340,000, based on 2 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Sophia Residence?
The latest 12-month median sale price per square foot for Sophia Residence is $2,108 psf. The average for the same period is $2,108 psf.
Is Sophia Residence freehold or leasehold?
Sophia Residence is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Sophia Residence located?
Sophia Residence is located at 5 Sophia Road Sophia Residence Singapore 228191 in D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley.
How current is the Sophia Residence 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.