Dakota Residences has recorded a new all-time high sale price after a penthouse unit was resold for S$6.388 million on 4 June 2026. The transaction is now the highest recorded sale price at Dakota Residences, and also marks a new benchmark for the highest condo resale price in District 14.
Source: Dakota Residences project page on real-agent.ai Listing Portal
The record-breaking unit is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom penthouse spanning 3,692 sqft. Based on the transacted price, the sale works out to S$1,730 psf.
A Record-Breaking Penthouse Sale at Dakota Residences in May 2026
Image: Details of the Dakota Residences Transaction. Source: RealInsight
The S$6.388 million transaction stands out because of both its quantum and unit type. As a penthouse, the unit is one of the larger and more exclusive homes within the development, giving it a different positioning from standard resale units.
Image: Details of the Dakota Residences Transaction. Source: RealInsight
Notably, the next highest recorded transaction for Dakota Residences was also for the exact same penthouse unit, which was previously purchased for S$4.9 million in August 2014, at around S$1,327 psf. After a holding period of 11 years and 9 months, the seller made a realised gain of about S$1.49 million, or about 30.4%.
Image: Details of the Previous Record Dakota Residences Transaction. Source: RealInsight
This also means the latest resale price exceeded its previous purchase price by nearly S$1.5 million, reinforcing the long-term price growth seen for selected larger units in the project.
About Dakota Residences
Image: Overview of Dakota Residences. Source: RealInsight
Dakota Residences is a 99-year leasehold condominium located along Dakota Crescent in District 14. Completed in 2010, the development has 348 units and sits within the city-fringe Geylang/Dakota area.
The project is near Dakota MRT and Mountbatten MRT, giving residents access to the Circle Line. It is also located close to established amenities around Old Airport Road, Katong, Joo Chiat and Mountbatten, making it attractive to buyers who want city-fringe convenience without being directly in the Core Central Region.
What This Transaction Means for Dakota Residences and D14
This S$6.388 million penthouse sale sets a new benchmark for Dakota Residences and raises the ceiling for resale prices in the development. It also shows that larger city-fringe condo units can still command strong buyer interest, especially when they offer size, exclusivity and good accessibility.
Image: Overview of District 14 Condo Resale Price & Volume. Source: RealInsight
Compared to the average 4-bedroom condo transaction in District 14, this record sale stands out significantly in terms of overall quantum. While the average 4-bedroom unit in D14 transacts at around S$2.6 million, the Dakota Residences penthouse changed hands for more than double that amount at S$6.388 million. However, its substantially larger floor area resulted in a lower psf of S$1,730 compared to the district’s average of approximately S$1,970 psf.
For Dakota Residences, the transaction is a significant milestone. For the wider D14 market, it highlights how rare, large-format homes can achieve exceptional sale prices and gains, underscoring the continued demand for spacious and well-located residences.
