Freehold And Well-Located — Yet This City-Centre Condo Still Underperformed. Here’s Why
November 13, 2025
Sky Everton launched in 2019 to a mix of enthusiasm and hesitation, a pattern that often accompanies boutique freehold projects sitting on the fringe of major transformation zones. As the former Asia Gardens site, it benefited from strong narratives at the time: proximity to the Greater Southern Waterfront, freehold status in a predominantly leasehold area, and a relatively small 262-unit count that appealed to owner-occupiers.
But there were early concerns too. Its perch along the Outram/Chinatown fringe raised questions about congestion, tenant competition, and the influence of nearby hospitals, such as SGH. Still, launch-day sales were respectable for a higher-priced project, clearing roughly 40 per cent of units.
Fast-forward to today, however, and Sky Everton presents an interesting case study. It isn’t an unprofitable project by any means; in fact, most owners have seen gains. Rather, the issue is comparative: against its peers in the region, and especially among new launches completed in the same window, Sky Everton’s price performance has trailed the pack. In this review, we take a closer look at the numbers, the competitive landscape, and the structural factors that may be holding it back.
And if Sky Everton’s slower performance has you wondering what it means for your own plans (whether it’s a warning sign or a buying window) it’s worth examining the nearby transactions more closely. Tell us what you’re considering and we’ll connect you with one of our trusted partner agents who can show you precisely where this project sits against its closest competitors, and whether the current price gap represents risk or opportunity.
Past performance is a useful signal, but it's not a forecast. The projects that outperformed over the last cycle aren't guaranteed to do so again, and the reasons they outperformed may no longer apply.
The more useful question is whether a particular property still makes sense at today's price, given your budget, objectives and timeline. That's where many buyers find it helpful to get a second opinion.
Over time, that's also why we decided to work with agents who shared the same data-driven and advisory-led approach behind our editorial, consultants who could help readers think through decisions more objectively, rather than simply push transactions.
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The performance of Sky Everton from launch till June 2025
Let’s start by looking at the performance of Sky Everton from its launch till June 2025
| Year | Average $PSF |
| 2019 | $2,552 |
| 2020 | $2,624 |
| 2021 | $2,759 |
| 2022 | $2,873 |
| 2023 | $2,777 |
| 2024 | $2,742 |
| 2025 (Up to June) | $2,819 |
| Annualised | 1.68% |

Now let’s compare Sky Everton’s overall performance to the Singapore-wide market, and then to District 02 (D2) specifically. As Sky Everton is a freehold project, we will compare it against other 999-year or freehold projects only.
Ryan J. Ong
A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Need help with a property decision?
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