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1953 is a blend of Heritage Shophouses and Modern Contemporary Design Apartments creating a unique and interesting façade. Located at Tessensohn Road in District 8, it is a freehold mixed development by Oxley Holdings Limited, a homegrown Singapore company which has many successful development projects and created a strong foothold both locally and overseas. As one of Singapore’s most prolific developers, the Group focus on key elements such as prime locations, attractive design and lifestyle features that appeal to its target market. 1953 condo is the most recent advancement of the company that envelops the dedication to supply quality houses beyond the assumptions of the purchasers. Targeted to be completed by year 2023, 1953 will adopt a unique Art Deco style in tune with the project’s namesake 1953. Sitting on a plot of 17,938 square feet, the developer has cleverly merged the seven conserved shophouses with a block of modern concept apartments to revamp this historical site. The project continues the tradition of the archetypal Singapore shophouse with commercial shops at ground floor and living spaces above that. The architecture of the development will evoke a sense of historical nostalgia balanced with the modern sensibilities of today’s home buyers. Complementing the living necessities for its residents, there are a range of state-of-art facilities provided for the indulgence of the residents at Level 4 of 1953 such as communal swimming pool, flora sanctuary, western grill corner, fitness corner, lantern walk, and a cascading water feature. 1953 is strategically located on the prime Central Business District fringe. Farrer Park MRT Station (approximately 7 minutes) and Boon Keng MRT Station (approximately 5 minutes) are just a walking distance away to provide seamless connectivity to the different parts of Singapore. Vehicles owners can take Tessensohn Road, Balestier Road and Central Expressway to get to the business hub or Orchard Shopping Paradise in the city. The merging of commercial and residential aspects of this mixed development greatly increase accessibility and convenience to the residents. Besides, it is situated in a convenient location, close to all local amenities. Bendemeer Primary SchoolBendemeer Scondary SchoolFarrer Park Primary SchoolHong Wen SchoolFarrer Park HospitalTan Tock Seng HospitalKwong Wai Shiu HospitalMustafa CentreJalan Besar PlazaCity Square MallCentrium Square 1953 is a 6 storey building with 14 retail shops and 58 units of apartment. 7 units of the retail shop and 9 units of the apartment are housed in the conserved shophouses, named “Heritage Collection”. Another 7 units of the retail shop and 40 units of the apartment named “Modern Collection”are in the new part of 1953 which also housed 9 “Penthouse Collection” apartments. The apartments come in 4 different styles ranging from one to five bedroom units with the built-up area of 441 square feet to 1,658 square feet. The 14 units of retail shop are in the size 366 square feet to 786 square feet.Project Name: 1953Type: Mixed developmentDistrict: 8Configuration: 58 residential units, 14 commercial strata units and addition & alteration to 7 units of conserved shop housesSite area: 17,938 square feet Unit types for 1953:Heritage Collection:Retail: 700 - 786 square feet2 Bedroom with Study: 614 - 786 square feet3 Bedroom: 1,130 - 1,152 square feet4 Bedroom: 1,399 square feetModern Collection:Retail: 366 - 560 square feetStudio: 441 square feet1 Bedroom: 549 square feet1 Bedroom with Study: 506 - 614 square feet3 Bedroom: 786 - 937 square feet3 Bedroom with Study: 915 - 969 square feetPenthouse Collection:2 Bedroom + Family: 1,130 square feet3 Bedroom: 1,120 square feet3 Bedroom + Family: 1,227 - 1,238 square feet5 Bedroom: 1,507 square feet5 Bedroom with Study: 1,658 square feet The following projects are by the same developer as 1953:The Verandah ResidencesSixteen35 ResidencesSea Pavillion Residences The following developments are in the same neighourhood as 1953:CitylightsKerrisdaleCity Square ResidencesCavan SuitesForte SuitesCityscape at Farrer Park
DeveloperOxley Holdings Limited
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Recent local search data shows the development preserving market visibility among active seekers, drawing on 30 days of PropertyGuru search activity in Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd. The project remains one of the more visible names in recent search data, capturing 1.05% of district queries.
Most-searched Units: 3-BedroomPricing by Unit Types:
- 1-Bedroom Units:
- Avg Asking Price: S$ 1.28M
- Avg PSF: S$ 2,079 psf (1% higher compared to Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd average of S$ 2,058 psf)
- Available Units: 2
- 2-Bedroom Units:
- Avg Asking Price: S$ 1.42M
- Avg PSF: S$ 2,037 psf (3.06% higher compared to Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd average of S$ 1,976 psf)
- Available Units: 2
- 3-Bedroom Units:
- Avg Asking Price: S$ 2.11M
- Avg PSF: S$ 1,998 psf (21.51% higher compared to Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd average of S$ 1,645 psf)
- Available Units: 8
- 4-Bedroom Units:
- Avg Asking Price: S$ 1.90M
- Avg PSF: S$ 2,128 psf (16.3% higher compared to Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd average of S$ 1,829 psf)
- Available Units: 1
- 5+ Bedroom Units:
- Avg Asking Price: S$ 3.00M
- Avg PSF: S$ 1,991 psf (49.93% lower compared to Farrer Park / Serangoon Rd average of S$ 3,976 psf)
- Available Units: 1
- BOON KENG MRT STATION (670m, 8-9 mins) — Provides a convenient alternative for residents heading towards the Serangoon or Hougang areas.
- BENDEMEER MRT STATION (883m, 10-11 mins) — Connects you to the Downtown Line, offering a straight path to the Bukit Timah education belt and the Marina Bay financial district.
- SINGAPORE KHALSA ASSOCIATION (123m, 1-2 mins) — Very close stop with frequent services for a quick hop to nearby shopping hubs.
- BEF S'GOON RD (219m, 2-3 mins) — Offers multiple bus routes that serve the immediate Serangoon and Balestier neighborhoods.
- MY WORLD PRESCHOOL LTD. (321m, 3-4 mins) — Reliable early childhood education located just a short walk away for young parents.
- NORTHLIGHT SCHOOL (423m, 5-6 mins) — Specialized secondary education facility situated within the immediate vicinity.
- HONG WEN SCHOOL (804m, 9-10 mins) — A well-regarded primary school option for families looking for quality education within a 1km radius.
- KALLANG POLYCLINIC AND LONG TERM CARE (230m, 2-3 mins) — Essential public healthcare services and long-term care facilities available right around the corner.
- KWONG WAI SHIU HOSPITAL (450m, 5-6 mins) — Major community hospital providing comprehensive medical support and heritage-rich care.
- FARRER PARK HOSPITAL (586m, 7-8 mins) — Modern private medical center offering specialized treatments and emergency services nearby.
- EMINENT PLAZA (572m, 6-7 mins) — Local commercial hub for quick errands and niche retail services.
- CITY SQUARE MALL (696m, 8-9 mins) — Comprehensive family mall with a wide variety of fashion brands, electronics, and a cinema.
- SHENG SIONG - MCNAIR (783m, 9-10 mins) — Large supermarket nearby that is perfect for getting fresh groceries at competitive prices.
- HOME BARKITCHEN (72m, 1 min) — Ultra-convenient dining spot located almost right next door for easy evening meals.
- SARPINOS PIZZA (94m, 1-2 mins) — Quick and easy Western food option for those busy nights when you want a fast takeaway.
- YAOWARAT SEAFOOD (255m, 3-4 mins) — Popular local dining destination for fresh seafood and authentic flavors just a stroll away.
- 7-ELEVEN (319m, 3-4 mins) — Reliable 24-hour stop for late-night snacks and emergency household supplies.
- KALAM MART (507m, 6-7 mins) — Handy neighborhood mart for daily essentials without having to visit a large mall.
- SAKYA MUNI BUDDHA GAYA TEMPLE (192m, 2-3 mins) — Iconic cultural and spiritual landmark located just minutes away on foot.
1953 presents a unique market profile characterized by a recent adjustment in capital values alongside a steady rental yield environment.
- PSF Appreciation: S$1,858.5 psf → S$1,687 psf over recent years (-9.23%) from 2023 - 2025
- Expected Rental Yield: At 2.7%, this reflects a moderate return for investors.
- Transactions: 8 rental transactions in the last 6 months, showing modest rental activity.
- PG Pulse Insight: While PSF values have seen a downward adjustment, the project maintains a moderate rental yield of 2.7% with modest rental activity in the current market.
Published date: July 1, 2026