The Rochester Residences

The Rochester Residences is a leasehold (99 yrs from 2005) apartment completed in 2011. The development occupies a land area of 14,331 sqm and a Gross Floor Area of 77,386 sqm. It consists of 366 units. According to records, buyers of this development are Singaporean 76.5%, PR 13.5%, Foreigner 8.0%, Company 2.0%.

THE ROCHESTER RESIDENCES is located along Rochester Drive in Queenstown, in District 5. It is accessible through the nearest MRTs including Buona Vista CC22, EW21 and one-north CC23. The nearest schools are ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE and GERMAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - TUM ASIA.

Based on transaction data in the last 12 months, sale prices range from S$ 1,134 psf to S$ 1,725 psf at an average of S$ 1,451 psf. Its highest recorded transaction was S$ 1,830 psf in Jun 2021 for a 2,540-sqft unit. Its lowest recorded transaction was S$ 788 psf in Apr 2009 for a 1,206-sqft unit. Its current rental yield is at 3.5%.

Other nearby amenities include: 3 Childcare Centre(s): KINDERLAND PRESCHOOL, LEARNING VISION @ WORK PTE. LTD., PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ ULU PANDAN BLK 15 (CC), and 3 Grocerie(s): COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD, TANESEI TRADING PTE. LTD., SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD, and 3 Kindergarten(s): Buttercups Kindergarten (Rochester), Chengzhu Mandarin Kindergarten, PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ ULU PANDAN Blk 24 (KN), and 3 Shopping Mall(s): ROCHESTER MALL, The Star Vista, HOLLAND ROAD SHOPPING CENTRE.

Buyers and tenants are attracted to District 5, which spans across the Buona Vista, Clementi, Dover, Pasir Panjang and West Coast neighbourhoods. It is a popular choice for home buyers due to its relative proximity to the Core Central Region. With a variety of amenities such as restaurants, bars and shops, parks, gyms and business properties in the area, District 5 is perfect for residents looking for a lively location with both work and play spaces. District 5 has a good mix of property in terms of affordability, ranging from HDB flats to luxury condominiums to landed properties. District 5 also has a number of commercial and industrial properties around Clementi MRT, at Star Vista and One North. The district is also well connected by MRT stations such as Clementi, Dover, Buona Vista, One-North, Kent Ridge, Haw Par Villa and Pasir Panjang MRT stations along the East-West and Circle lines. District 5 is also particularly car-friendly. Residents with cars are well served by the Ayer Rajah Expressway and the West Coast Highway.

As a major financial and business hub, the Central Region stands as the dynamic city centre of Singapore. Spanning 13,150ha in land area, the region hosts Singapore's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to many of the country's national monuments, such as the Merlion Park and Statue of Raffles. Although the region is designated mainly for commercial activities, it houses residential developments ranging from HDBs to bungalows. There is also plenty of greenery in the region, linked by 19km of park connectors. According to the Master Plan 2019, Orchard and Downtown will be rejuvenated as a lifestyle hub to include more mixed developments which offer live, work and play opportunities. New housing will be constructed in the Marina South Area with community facilities and amenities. Stage-6 of the Circle Line opening by 2025 will also enhance the Central Region's connectivity.