Location
District 10, off Jalan Anak Bukit near the Beauty World and King Albert Park end of the Bukit Timah corridor. Part of the low-rise tree-named enclave that includes Redwood, Fir, Elm, Cherry and Maple avenues.
Cypress Avenue Guide
A verified street-level guide to Cypress Avenue landed homes: location, property types, recent transactions and what buyers and sellers should know.
Cypress Avenue in brief
Property mix
Predominantly inter-terrace and semi-detached houses, with occasional detached bungalows. Many original homes have been rebuilt or extensively renovated, so the street contains a mix of ages and conditions.
Tenure
The two recent caveats on Cypress Avenue are freehold. Nearby streets can carry 999-year or 99-year titles, so each plot must be checked individually.
Connectivity
The nearest MRT stations are Beauty World, King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue on the Downtown Line. Bukit Timah Road, Dunearn Road and the PIE provide car access; the street itself is quiet and residential.
School belt
Within the wider Bukit Timah school belt: Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary, Bukit Timah Primary, Methodist Girls’ School, Hwa Chong Institution and National Junior College are among the schools families consider. Exact distances and eligibility should be confirmed.
Character
Low-rise, leafy and not a through-route. The tree-named avenues give the area a coherent, residential identity with limited traffic and mature planting.
Neighbourhood context
About Cypress Avenue
A short, low-rise residential street between Beauty World and King Albert Park.
Cypress Avenue sits in a quiet landed pocket off Jalan Anak Bukit, within the cluster of tree-named roads that give this part of District 10 its identity. Houses are set back from the road behind mature planting, and the stock ranges from original two-storey homes built in the 1970s and 1980s to newer rebuilds and extensively renovated properties.
The street is not a through-route, so traffic is mostly local. It appeals to buyers who want a District 10 landed address with proximity to the Bukit Timah school belt, nature reserves and neighbourhood retail, without the exposure of a major road.
- Cypress Avenue
- Redwood Avenue
- Fir Avenue
- Elm Avenue
- Cherry Avenue
- Maple Avenue
- Maple Lane
Property types & planning context
Housing forms
Cypress Avenue is made up mainly of inter-terrace and semi-detached houses, with a small number of detached bungalows on larger or corner plots. Because many homes have been rebuilt or substantially renovated, a buyer will encounter a wide range of conditions, layouts and build quality within the same street.
Tenure
Both recorded Cypress Avenue transactions in 2025–2026 were freehold. The wider neighbourhood, however, contains 999-year and 99-year leasehold titles, so tenure must be verified for each individual plot before any valuation.
Planning considerations
- The street sits within a URA Landed Housing Area, which controls housing form, plot ratio and height.
- Rebuilding and A&A works must comply with prevailing Development Control guidelines.
- There is no general conservation status on the street; any listing must be checked plot by plot.
- Nearby MRT tunnel reserves and utility corridors can affect basement or foundation plans.
- Regeneration around Beauty World may gradually improve retail and transport options, but its impact on Cypress Avenue will be localised.
Connectivity, schools & daily life
Getting around
The nearest MRT stations are Beauty World, King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue on the Downtown Line. Buses run along Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road, and drivers can reach the PIE, AYE and Farrer Road quickly. The street itself remains quiet and predominantly residential.
Schools & education
Cypress Avenue sits within the wider Bukit Timah school belt. Schools that buyers typically weigh include Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary, Bukit Timah Primary, Methodist Girls’ School, Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. Exact eligibility, catchment distances and admission criteria should be confirmed directly with the schools.
Recreation & amenities
Day-to-day retail is available at Beauty World Centre, Bukit Timah Plaza, Sixth Avenue and The Grandstand. Holland Village is a short drive away. Green space is a defining feature: the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Rifle Range Nature Park are all within easy reach.
Street context
Cypress Avenue is one of several tree-named avenues in the immediate cluster. Each street has its own mix of plot sizes, house forms and rebuilding history, so comparable transactions should be read street-by-street rather than treated as a single estate average.
For transaction trends across the wider area, see the District 10 market intelligence page.
Cypress Avenue market snapshot
Two verified semi-detached transactions on Cypress Avenue are recorded in the supplied URA dataset. They are not repeat sales of the same property and should not be read as a price index.
| Date | Property type | Land area | Transacted price | Land PSF | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Semi-detached | 2,599.51 sq ft | $7,800,000 | $3,001 | Freehold |
| July 2026 | Semi-detached | 2,611.35 sq ft | $8,200,000 | $3,140 | Freehold |
Source: URA private residential property transaction data, supplied CSV extract covering January 2025–October 2026.
Buying or selling on Cypress Avenue
Buying on Cypress Avenue
The typical buyer is an owner-occupier who wants a District 10 landed home close to schools and green space. Before committing, clarify:
- Is the plot freehold, 999-year or 99-year leasehold?
- What is the permissible plot ratio and height under current URA guidelines?
- Is the house original, renovated or rebuilt — and what is the realistic rebuild or A&A cost?
- Are there MRT tunnel reserves, drainage or utility setbacks that limit the site?
- How does the land psf compare with similar plots on Cypress Avenue and adjacent streets?
- What is the orientation, noise exposure, parking provision and garden space?
Selling on Cypress Avenue
Sellers should anchor the asking price to verifiable land values and the specific condition of the house, not generic District 10 averages.
- Use comparable caveats from Cypress Avenue and the immediate tree-named streets.
- Highlight recent rebuild or A&A works, approved plans and build quality.
- Disclose tenure, plot constraints and any unutilised gross floor area.
- Position the home around school proximity, low-rise setting and quiet street character.
- Time the listing to match demand cycles from family buyers entering the school belt.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cypress Avenue located?
Cypress Avenue is in District 10, off Jalan Anak Bukit near Beauty World and King Albert Park, within a cluster of tree-named low-rise residential avenues.
What property types are on Cypress Avenue?
The street is mainly inter-terrace and semi-detached houses, with occasional detached bungalows. Many original homes have been rebuilt or renovated.
Is Cypress Avenue freehold or leasehold?
The two recent caveats on Cypress Avenue were freehold, but 999-year and 99-year titles exist nearby. Each plot must be verified individually.
What recent transactions have occurred on Cypress Avenue?
URA data records a semi-detached sale in October 2025 at $7,800,000 ($3,001 land psf) and another in July 2026 at $8,200,000 ($3,140 land psf). Both were freehold.
Can these transactions be used to measure price growth on Cypress Avenue?
No. The two transactions involve different properties. Differences in plot shape, frontage, orientation and building condition mean they cannot be treated as a repeat-sale price index.
What amenities are near Cypress Avenue?
Nearby MRT stations include Beauty World, King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue. Retail is available at Beauty World Centre, Bukit Timah Plaza and Sixth Avenue, while the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Rifle Range Nature Park provide green space.
What should buyers check before purchasing a landed home on Cypress Avenue?
Buyers should verify tenure, URA zoning, plot ratio, height controls, approved rebuild or A&A plans, tunnel reserves, utility setbacks and realistic rebuild costs.
Where can I find verified transaction data for Cypress Avenue?
Verified data is available from URA REALIS and comparable caveats. Source for the figures shown: URA private residential property transaction data, supplied CSV extract covering January 2025–October 2026.
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