How to Check Past Condo Transaction Prices on URA Before Setting Your Asking Price

Key takeaways

• URA’s free search covers private residential transactions with caveats lodged or Options to Purchase issued within the last 60 months.
• Resale and sub-sale records come from caveats lodged with the Singapore Land Authority; new-sale records since 25 May 2015 come from Options to Purchase issued by developers.
• Lodging a caveat is not mandatory, so some transactions may not appear in the results.
• URA defines price as the price agreed between purchaser and vendor, excluding stamp duties, agency fees, and legal and other professional fees.
• CPF Board points private property owners to this URA search for an indication of market value, which matters if the sale price may not cover the loan and CPF refund.

Background

Most sellers start with a number in mind. Recorded transactions help test that number against what buyers have actually agreed to pay. URA publishes private residential transaction data on its Property Market Information e-service, free to search.

URA’s glossary explains that a caveat is a legal document lodged with the Singapore Land Authority by a purchaser to protect their interest after an option is exercised or a sale and purchase agreement is signed. Because caveats are voluntary, the database is a record of caveated deals and developer-reported new sales, not a complete list of every transaction.

This article explains how a condo seller can use that data. It does not value any property.

Latest guidance

URA’s Private Residential Property Transactions page was checked on 15 November 2026. It states that resale and sub-sale information is updated every Tuesday and Friday, and new-sale information every Friday, with updates moved to the next working day when these fall on a public holiday. URA’s glossary was last updated on 17 June 2026. CPF Board’s page on refunds when the selling price is not enough was last updated on 12 June 2026.

This article does not report a new policy. The search page and its options can change, so follow what the page shows when you use it.

Who is affected

This guide is for owners of condominiums, apartments and landed homes who want to check prices before setting an asking price. It is also useful before you discuss price with a buyer.

For the wider steps in selling a private home, see the private-property selling page.

Who is not affected

HDB flat sellers use HDB’s own resale price information rather than URA’s private residential search. Commercial property transactions have a separate URA search.

Owners who need a formal valuation for a loan, legal or tax purpose should obtain one from the appropriate professional; transaction data is not a substitute.

What remains unchanged

• The final price is still agreed between you and the buyer.
• A past transaction price does not set the value of your unit or predict a future price.
• Your net proceeds still depend on your loan, CPF refund and sale costs, not only on the price.
• No sale price, timeline or appreciation is guaranteed.

Planning considerations

1. Start with your own project

Search your project first and set the type of sale to resale. Transactions in the same development share the same location, facilities and tenure, so they usually give the clearest reference. If there are few recent resales, add up to 4 nearby comparable projects in the same search.

2. Compare like with like

Within the results, focus on units closest to yours in size, layout and position, and on the most recent sale dates. A larger unit or a different stack can transact at a different price for reasons unrelated to market movement. URA’s glossary notes that, for strata properties such as condominiums, median price per square foot is based on strata floor area, so check that you are comparing on the same basis.

3. Remember what the data leaves out

Some deals may not appear because caveats are voluntary, and URA’s glossary notes a time lag of a few months for some developer purchases. The recorded price excludes stamp duties, agency fees, and legal and other professional fees. Renovation, condition and furnishings are not reflected in the record, so allow for them when comparing.

4. Check the current competition

Past transactions show what buyers agreed in the past; current listings in your project show what buyers can choose from today. Look at both before you settle on a price range. The 2026 condo selling article summarises URA’s recent quarterly figures for broader context.

5. Check the price against your loan and CPF position

CPF Board states that if a property is sold at market value but the price cannot cover the loan and the required CPF refund, you only need to refund the remaining proceeds after the loan; if it sells below market value, you must top up the shortfall in cash. CPF Board points private property owners to URA’s transaction search for an indication of market value. The guide to selling with a mortgage explains the order of payment.

6. Get help turning data into a price

Transaction records are a starting point. Unit differences, presentation, timing and buyer demand still shape the price you can achieve. The private-property selling page explains how Melvin supports pricing and the wider sale process.

FAQ

This article provides general educational information. It does not value any property. Prices, loan, CPF and legal matters depend on the actual transaction and should be confirmed with your bank, CPF Board, a valuer or a lawyer before a binding commitment is made.