One-North Property: Singapore's R&D Hub Turns Residential Hotspot
Updated 2026-10-17
One-north has grown from a pure research and business park into one of Singapore's most compelling residential pockets, with 50 live listings averaging S$3.47 million. The URA Master Plan is set to add thousands of new homes to the precinct, reinforcing its shift from workplace to neighbourhood.
What is one-north, and what is it like to live there?
One-north is a 200-hectare research, business and residential district in Queenstown, developed by JTC Corporation as Singapore's answer to Silicon Valley. It is organised into specialised precincts: Biopolis for biomedical sciences, Fusionopolis for engineering and infocomm, Mediapolis for media, and the heritage Wessex Estate, a cluster of 58 colonial black-and-white houses set on gentle, tree-covered hills. The result is an unusual neighbourhood where laboratory campuses sit alongside cafes, parks and low-rise housing.
Day-to-day living is convenient rather than flashy. Rochester Mall and The Star Vista are both within a short walk, and Holland Village, with its wider range of dining and independent retail, is one MRT stop or a 15-minute walk away. One-north Park provides a green corridor through the estate, connecting to the Rail Corridor, a 24-kilometre walking and cycling trail that runs the length of the island. The area draws a mix of researchers, tech workers and families, many of whom value the quiet, walkable streets and the short commute to workplaces within the precinct itself.
Transport: how well connected is one-north MRT?
One-north station (CC23) sits on the Circle Line, one stop from the Buona Vista interchange where passengers can transfer to the East-West Line. From one-north, Raffles Place is roughly 25 minutes by train, and Holland Village is one stop west. Bus routes 91 and 191 serve the station area, and the precinct's flat, sheltered walkways make it practical to walk between the MRT, Fusionopolis and Biopolis without relying on a car.
The URA Draft Master Plan 2025 designates Greater one-north as a car-lite district. New cycling paths, sheltered walkways and pedestrian links to the Rail Corridor are planned as part of the residential expansion at Dover-Medway and Mediapolis. For residents who do drive, the Ayer Rajah Expressway provides direct access to the CBD and Changi.
Housing stock and prices near one-north
Hombble currently lists 50 properties near one-north station, at an average asking price of S$3,473,952. The average unit size is 1,443 square feet, translating to S$1,861 per square foot. The mix skews heavily towards private housing: 41 condominiums, eight HDB flats and one landed property.
Established condominiums such as One-North Residences, a 405-unit development completed in 2009, have recorded recent transactions around S$1,500 to S$1,600 per square foot. Newer launches command a premium. The Hill @ One-North, a 142-unit boutique project completing in 2026, has transacted at approximately S$2,532 per square foot, while indicative pricing for new projects in the broader one-north and Buona Vista pocket ranges from S$2,400 to S$2,900 per square foot. The gap between older resale stock and new launches is significant, giving buyers a genuine choice between value and newness.
Schools and amenities near one-north
Families considering the area have several well-regarded schools within a two-kilometre radius. Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) is roughly 530 metres from one-north station, with New Town Primary School at 1.1 kilometres and Henry Park Primary School at 1.8 kilometres. For secondary education, Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) is 660 metres away, and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) is just over a kilometre. The National University of Singapore campus is a short drive or bus ride south.
Healthcare is covered by Alexandra Hospital and the National University Hospital, both within a few kilometres. For everyday needs, the Fusionopolis podium has food courts and convenience retail, Rochester Mall handles groceries and casual dining, and The Star Vista, at the adjacent Buona Vista station, offers a broader selection of shops and restaurants.
What is planned for Greater one-north?
The URA Draft Master Plan 2025 marks one-north for substantial residential growth under the banner of Greater one-north. Dover-Medway, a new neighbourhood to the south-west, will introduce up to 6,000 public and private homes alongside community amenities. The Mediapolis precinct, where part of Media Circle has been rezoned to mixed-use residential, is earmarked for around 5,000 new private homes. Together, these plans will more than double the residential population in the area over the next decade.
The intent is to turn what was once a weekday-only business park into a round-the-clock neighbourhood. New homes will be sited near MRT stations and linked by cycling infrastructure and green corridors, including direct connections to the Rail Corridor and one-north Park. For existing owners, the influx of residents and amenities should support long-term property values. For prospective buyers, the window to purchase before the full build-out completes is narrowing, particularly for resale units at current price points.