DISTRICT 3 TRENDS & INSIGHTS

Stats last updated: 1 Feb 2026

District 3 covers Outram, Tiong Bahru, Alexandra and Queenstown, blending heritage charm with modern redevelopment. These areas fall within postal sectors 14, 15 and 16.

Discover everything from art deco walk-ups that design lovers obsess over to sleek new condos, all within striking distance of the city centre.

Here, you’ll find a data-driven look at what’s truly happening on the ground: secondary sales activity (resale private condos), standout condos, profitable transactions, and the pricing trends behind them.

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Two of my clients each purchased a unit at One Pearl Bank. The draw?

The 360-degree view from The Oculus, higher land elevation, and 100m access to Outram Park MRT (connected to three lines).


How many condos in Singapore can claim that?

Not many. And my clients understood its value the moment they stepped into the showflat.

On this page:

DISTRICT 3 MAP

There’s no official map depicting District 3’s exact boundary.

The following custom map shows the locations of the prominent condos in District 3. Use it to get a sense of the district’s boundary & what it encompasses.

HEATMAP: DISTRICT 3 VS THE REST

Here’s how District 3 compares to the rest of Singapore in the secondary sales & rental market.

The heatmaps below show average PSF and transaction volume across all 28 districts (year-to-quarter data), with District 3 highlighted. Hover over any district to see its data.

Darker shading = higher transaction volume.

Note: Interactive data only works on desktop/laptop.

SALES HEATMAP

RENTAL HEATMAP

DISTRICT 3 SALES INSIGHTS

Sales volume, profitable deals, and unprofitable deals—here’s what’s moving in District 3’s secondary sales market.

TOP 10 TRANSACTED CONDOS

Year-to-quarter data, updated quarterly.

Resale & subsale condos (excluding exec condos) with the highest sales volume in District 3. Hover for detailed numbers, including rental yield.

The bigger the bubble, the higher the sales volume.

The higher the bubble, the higher the average psf.

Best viewed on a desktop/laptop.

TOP 3 PROFITABLE TRANSACTIONS

Biggest gains in District 3 last quarter, ranked by absolute profit.

S/No Date Condo Size Profits Holding Period
1 Oct 2025 The Anchorage (#xx-03) 2,088 $2,705,000 26y 8m
2 Dec 2025 Queensway Tower (#xx-66) 1,625 $1,748,000 23y 8m
3 Dec 2025 Central Green (#xx-03) 1,292 $1,638,000 21y 9m

TOP 3 UNPROFITABLE TRANSACTIONS

Biggest losses in District 3 last quarter, ranked by absolute loss.

S/No Date Condo Size Loss Holding Period
1 Oct 2025 Stirling Residences (#xx-10) 506 $190,000 3y 3m
2 Nov 2025 One Pearl Bank (#xx-13) 431 $166,000 3y 8m
3 Dec 2025 One Pearl Bank (#xx-14) 431 $82,000 6y 4m

DISTRICT 3 RENTAL INSIGHTS

Last quarter’s highlights:

Highest Rental
A Riviere unit was rented out for $17,800 per month ($8.80psf).

Highest Rental PSF
A Riviere unit was rented out for $9.90psf ($12,000 per month).

IN DEMAND RENTAL CONDOS

Year-to-quarter data, updated quarterly.

Private condos with the highest rental volume in District 3. Hover for detailed numbers.

The bigger the bubble, the higher the rental volume.

The higher the bubble, the higher the rental yield.

Best viewed on a desktop/laptop.

In 2025, Riviere was the District 3 condo with the highest foreign ownership @ 22.2%.

This was closely followed by Ascentia Sky at 22.1%.

DISTRICT 3 TRIVIA

How well do you know District 3?

IF 100 HOMES WERE SOLD, HOW MANY…

2026 EDITION

Move your mouse to guess the number of homes and click to check the correct answer.

Want to try another district’s trivia or dive deeper into what’s happening in other districts?

Click any district on the heatmap, or head back to the district hub.

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New York, United States

Jack stood out because of his attentiveness & ability to understand our needs.

Jack also gave us a comprehensive introduction to the Singapore housing market & helped us navigate it every step of the way.

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WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE TODAY?

Are you wondering what to do in today’s market?

Perhaps you already have a clear mind of what you want to do?

When I work with clients, I share personalized, in-depth analysis: district & condo trends, transaction patterns, and market insights to help them see their options clearly and decide with confidence.

That’s something I’m happy to do for you, too.

Regardless of your situation, you can use me as a sounding board. I’ll provide perspective and clarity from my experience to help you make the most appropriate real estate decision in 2026.

P.S. See what my clients have to say.