The Raintree
Bukit Drive · District 21 · Outside Central Region (OCR) · 99 yrs lease commencing from 2003
The Raintree is a condominium development in District 21 (OCR). Based on 47 URA-recorded transactions from 2021–2026, its median price is $1,800,000, with prices moving about 4.3%/yr and a gross rental yield near 3.1%.
The verdict · for an investor
The Raintree · Condominium · District 21 · Leasehold
The Raintree is a mixed picture — a real case, with real caveats.
There's a genuine case here, but weigh the caveats below before you commit — the fundamentals and the record don't all point the same way.
Why it's pushing up
What matters most for you
- Convenient — MRT about 11 min on foot; 2 supermarkets, 2 food & retail spots nearby.
- Rentable — ~3.1% gross yield; transport nearby keep tenants coming.
And what makes it better
- Every unit type has risen — 4-bed +23.7%, 3-bed +17.3% since 2021.
What's holding it back
- Leasehold, ~76 years left — the lease clock weighs on price and financing the older it gets.
- No Primary-1 priority school within 1km.
- The market's near the top of its cycle — mind your entry price.
Should I buy?
There's a case — weigh the caveats first.
Rental yield
gross, on this project
Priced vs nearby
mid-priced for the immediate area.
Independent research, not advice. A fair price still isn’t automatically a good buy — the call is always yours.
Pick your exact unit — then check your price
Your unit’s exact size
Every real size that has sold here (URA caveats). Pick yours — or the closest.
What 1,270 sqft (4-bed) units go for here
The price they’re asking
Type the price they’re quoting — we’ll judge it against what this exact size really sold for. No opinion until you do.
Recent 1,270 sqft sales
What it rents for — and if that works
The rent you’d get
The price to fight for — and the endgame
No agent, no listing, no one paying us — so we’ll say it plainly, whichever side of the table you’re on, for the size you picked.
If you’re buying
≤ $1.78M
Aim at the middle or below. A patient buyer has been getting closer to $1.72M.
If you’re selling
~$1.86M
List at the top of fair; realistic close is $1.78M–$1.80M unless it’s a high floor.
Why no rush either way: Seller’s Stamp Duty means a buyer can’t sell penalty-free for ~4 years — so you’re holding regardless. That’s your leverage to negotiate down now, not overpay.
The reality check — does the gain even make sense?
Our blunt read: ~$932k over 10 years at this project’s own pace. It works — but forward from a cycle top, treat it as a maybe, not a promise. This is our own POV, not a forecast — the pace is the project’s own (~4.3%/yr), and past pace never promises the future.
Built from URA transactions for The Raintree — an opinion to decide and negotiate with, never a valuation and never financial advice.
If you’re buying — the outlook
The Raintree
Outside Central Region (OCR) · District 21 · ~$1,493 psf · 3.1% yield
Prices are near the top of the cycle, and the government is still cooling it — but cheap loans and steady immigration are holding them up. For The Raintree, its own prices are still climbing. Over a 4-year hold, expect sideways-to-modest — not a big jump.
On balance, the wind is roughly even.
What it means for you: At ~$1,493 psf, The Raintree is priced below similar new projects nearby — good value against its peers. Its own prices are still climbing (~4.3%/yr over ~5 years). The real watch-out: about 2,311 brand-new units come up for sale in this district by 2026 — direct competition for when you sell. Buying near the top of the cycle just as that lands can cap your gains. So — use the incoming supply as your reason to negotiate the price down now, don't overpay, and plan to hold past the 4-year stamp-duty window before selling.
The signals behind it
Dots show how much weight each one carries.
Holds prices back
Prices are near the top — up 33% in 5 years, well above the 4.6%/year long-run pace. Less room left to climb.
Supports prices
The Raintree's own prices are still climbing — about +4% in the latest year of sales.
Holds prices back
The suburbs (OCR) grew fastest since 2004 — a lot of that gain is already in, so there's more risk it cools from here.
Holds prices back
The government is still cooling the market — the latest was SSD back to 4 years at 16/12/8/4% (2025). That caps how fast prices can run.
Supports prices
Loan rates are cheap right now (~1.08%) and falling. Easy to carry — which supports prices, but also means more buyers competing with you.
Supports prices
Against salaries, prices aren't expensive by past standards — people can still afford to buy.
Supports prices
Lots of new people keep moving to Singapore (non-residents up ~16% over 5 years) — steady demand for homes and rentals.
Holds prices back
About 2,311 new units are still unsold in this district, with the first big batch finishing around 2026 — plenty of fresh supply that can hold prices and rents back.
Supports prices
New launches in this district are selling well — 5 recent ones are around 99% sold, so buyer demand here is healthy right now.
Holds prices back · small effect
The government keeps releasing a lot of new land (~9,200 units this half-year) — more future supply that can weigh on prices years down the road.
About neutral · small effect
Foreign buyers are almost gone since the 60% tax (~1.4% of buyers), but the suburbs never leaned on them — so it barely affects you here.
Holds prices back
Rents at The Raintree have slipped ~6% over the last couple of years — weaker support if you rent it out.
Supports prices · small effect
There's more CPF money sitting ready to put toward a home than a few years back — a small support in the background.
Supports prices · small effect
The economy is growing (5% last year) and jobs are steady (1.9% unemployment) — no alarm bells.
Supports prices · small effect
Building costs are high (up ~39% since 2010) and still creeping up — developers can't build cheap, which puts a floor under new-launch prices.
Built from real public data (URA price index back to 1975, plus rates, immigration, rents, the economy). It prepares you — it never promises a price.
Median price
$1,800,000
2021–2026 (URA)
Appreciation
4.3%/yr
median trend
Gross yield
3.1%
~$3.82/psf rent
Lease
~76 yrs left
leasehold
The Raintree median price per sqft, by year
Median PSF of actual URA transactions each year, with year-on-year change.
Does The Raintree fit your budget?
GrowKaki models the real take-home — net of stamp duty, agent fee, mortgage interest and CPF — for the exact unit your budget reaches, then hands you to an agent when you’re ready.
Plan your purchase →Units for sale at The Raintree
Questions people ask about The Raintree
Is The Raintree freehold or leasehold?
The Raintree is on a 99-year lease that began in 2003, so about 76 years remain. It sits in District 21 (Outside Central Region (OCR)).
How much does The Raintree cost per square foot?
Recent transactions at The Raintree are around $1,493 psf. Across its record, transacted prices range from $1,250,000 to $2,260,000.
Which primary schools are near The Raintree?
Within 1–2 km: Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, Bukit Timah Primary School, Methodist Girls' School (primary). Distances are straight-line — the basis MOE uses for P1 priority.
Which MRT station is nearest The Raintree?
The nearest MRT is Beauty World MRT, about 810 m away (straight-line).
Has The Raintree gone up in value?
Across 47 URA-recorded transactions (2021–2026), prices at The Raintree have moved about 4.3% a year on average, with a gross rental yield near 3.1%. That is a past record, not a forecast.
What condos are comparable to The Raintree?
Within a short walk: Springdale Condominium, Verdale, The Hillford, The Sen, 8@Bt. These are the honest yardstick for its price and growth — closer and more alike than any whole-market average.
Is The Raintree a good buy?
The Raintree sits in Outside Central Region (OCR). Whether it is right for you depends on your budget, purpose and holding period — GrowKaki models the net take-home after stamp duty, agent fee and CPF. This is independent research, not advice, and a fair price is not automatically a good buy.