Hollywood and New York are often thought of when it comes to multi-million dollar properties. It is worth noting, however, that Singapore has no shortage of exclusive luxury condos or landed properties, as we have seen on Singapore Social and Crazy Rich Asians. The most expensive neighborhoods in Singapore can be determined by comparing the average price per square foot (psf) of different districts and looking at the most expensive areas Singapore homes ever sold or listed there.
Below are a few of Singapore’s many types of atas real estate, from the central area to Sentosa Cove.
Expensive Area |
Prices |
Affordability Ratings |
Services Ratings |
Total Score |
Cluny Road |
$4,291 per square foot |
7 |
10 |
8.5/10 |
Nassim Road |
$3,422 per square foot |
9 |
9 |
9/10 |
Orchard Road |
$2,740 per square foot |
9.5 |
9.5 |
9.5/10 |
Ardmore Park |
$3,813 per square foot |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5/10 |
Wallich Street |
$3,888 per square foot |
8 |
8 |
8/10 |
Marina Bay |
$2,678 per square foot |
9.75 |
8.75 |
9.25/10 |
District 7 |
$2,639 per square foot |
10 |
8 |
9/10 |
District 10 |
$3,422 per square foot |
9 |
9.25 |
9.12/10 |
Cluny Road
Score: 8.5/10
Cluny Road is the most expensive area in Singapore. There, the trend of black and white houses in Singapore started. Due to their histories, black and white colonial bungalows have become iconic among Singaporean homeowners.
During the 1920s, some were homes for plantation lords, judges, and high government officials, and some are still available for lease to ex-pats today.
Living prosperously on Cluny Road is still possible if you live in an area with the best schools and retail establishments. However, the area’s proximity to the Central Business District has also significantly affected housing prices.
Where: Core Central Region (CCR), District 10
Price: $4,291 per square foot
Nassim Road
Score: 9/10
Nassim Road is a well-known, expensive area in Singapore. Unfortunately, there are very few places in the country where you can find them, and they come with expensive homeowner’s insurance.
An excellent example of this can be found on Nassim Road in the Core Central Region, where there are good-class bungalows (GCB). Unfortunately, typical HDB flat dwellers can only gawk at the interior design treatments required for these bungalows.
There is already a base price of $20 million for most properties on Nassim Road. However, in 2019, a massive estate measuring 84,543 square feet sold for $230 million in a real estate deal that made real estate history.
Where: Core Central Region (CCR)
Price: $3,422 per square foot
Orchard Road
Score: 9.5/10
Orchard Road is one of the most expensive areas in Singapore. However, many of the wealthy neighborhoods mentioned in this listicle are home to foreign business people, ambassadors, and citizens who don’t require housing loans in Singapore.
This prime residential district has also become a favorite place for foreign investors to pour their money into because of its terrific location. In addition, Orchard Road is close to excellent schools, public transport, and retail outlets.
Small wonder places like Orchard Road have become the preferred address of expatriates. And money isn’t an object for the penthouse owners here—one property sold for $52 million a couple of years ago!
Where: Orchard Road Singapore 238884
Price: $2,740 per square foot
Ardmore Park
Score: 8.5/10
Ardmore Park is a popularly known expensive area in Singapore. Those who enjoy having everything within walking distance have made the area a favorite because of its strategic location near retail and lifestyle shops.
The starting price of newer condominiums at Ardmore Park is startlingly high at $18 million. In addition, Eduardo Saverin, Facebook’s co-founder, purchased a $60 million penthouse in the area.
There’s more to Ardmore Park than shiny new condominiums. Several public housing estates remain, emphasizing the disparity between wealth and poverty.
Where: Orchard Road Singapore 238884
Price: $3,813 per square foot
Wallich Street
Score: 8/10
Wallich Street is a famous expensive area in Singapore. Ultra-luxurious residential developments have integrated lush urban gardens and jogging trails favored by athletic residents in expensive running shoes.
When someone buys a property on Wallich Street, they’re not just buying a home. They’re also purchasing the kind of lifestyle that means everything is at their fingertips without leaving their wealthy, self-contained enclave.
Where: Location: Tanjong Pagar
Price: $3,888 per square foot
Marina Bay
Score: 9.25/10
Marina Bay is a highly demanded and expensive area in Singapore. Marina Bay penthouses and even “standard” units are popular with the rich because of their high-tech amenities and contemporary furnishings.
It does not hurt that the Marina Bay Sands and Gardens By the Bay are typically visible from addresses in this district.
Their solidly built glass windows allow residents to see the attractions, including the nightly light shows, without interacting with the crowds.
Where: Central Business District
Price: $2,678 per square foot
District 7
Score: 9/10
District 7 is an expensive area in Singapore. Here, one can see how adding sophisticated office space to the area has significantly impacted the price of residential units. As a result, some executive condos are more expensive than those on Orchard Road.
There are several new developments in District 7 with price tags exceeding $2,600 per square foot. For example, in early 2021, Bugis (bougie Bugis!) had condo units that sold for $2,800 per square foot and a penthouse that cost $14.8 million.
Where: Middle Road, Golden Mile, Bugis
Price: $2,639 per square foot
District 10
Score: 9.12/10
District 10 is the most expensive area in Singapore. District 10 is a home away from home for foreigners and foreign embassies in Singapore. Japanese, Russian, and Philippine embassies are among the prestigious addresses in the area.
District 10 residences are surrounded by green spaces and nature reserves, which make them some of the most desirable high-rise housing in Singapore. Additionally, it is conveniently located near all the entertainment and convenience the city offers.
Where: Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin
Price: $3,422 per square foot
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