John Hancock Tower
John Hancock Tower is a commercial building in District 1 · Downtown Core, on land zoned COMMERCIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 14.0. It is freehold. 27 transactions are on record since 1995, most recently in Jul 2024. 4 units are currently listed for rent. ACRA records 1,239 live company registrations at this address.
What are the key facts about John Hancock Tower?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 14.0
- Tenure
- Freehold
- District / Area
- District 1 · Downtown Core
- Address
- 6 Raffles Quay
- Land area
- 1,273 sqm
- Transactions on record
- 27 (records start 1995)
- Live listings
- 4
- ACRA registrations
- 1,239
About John Hancock Tower
John Hancock Tower is a commercial property in Downtown Core (District 01). It is located along Raffles Quay, Singapore 048580.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned commercial with a gross plot ratio of 14. It lies inside the Central Area.
The site is freehold. It occupies roughly 1,273 sqm of land with about 21,237 sqm of gross floor area.
27 transactions have been recorded here, at a median of S$1,223 psf. The most recent was in July 2024.
1,239 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The nearest MRT is Raffles Place MRT, 257 m away (about a 4-minute walk). The closest bus stop (Raffles Pl Stn Exit F) is 65 m away (about a 1-minute walk). Republic Plaza is 206 m away (about a 3-minute walk).
What is John Hancock Tower zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 14.0
- Urban design area
- Udga
- Central Area
- Yes
What has John Hancock Tower sold for?
| Date | Use | Price | Area | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Office | S$36.00M | 10,129 sqft | $3,554 |
| May 2016 | Office | S$28.00M | 10,129 sqft | $2,764 |
| Oct 2014 | Office | S$23.80M | 10,129 sqft | $2,350 |
| Jul 2008 | Office | S$22.00M | 10,129 sqft | $2,172 |
| Aug 2006 | Office | S$14.69M | 10,129 sqft | $1,450 |
| Mar 2006 | Office | S$13.27M | 10,129 sqft | $1,310 |
| Mar 2006 | Office | S$13.27M | 10,129 sqft | $1,310 |
| Mar 2006 | Office | S$13.27M | 10,129 sqft | $1,310 |
| Oct 2005 | Office | S$9.62M | 10,129 sqft | $950 |
| Nov 2004 | Office | S$4.65M | 4,306 sqft | $1,080 |
URA/JTC records from 1995 — that is where the record starts, not when the building was built. Strata and land deals can mix in one building's history; compare like with like.
How does Raffles Quay price?
Too few strata sales on this street to support a median — the count is shown without one.
Street figures cover strata deals only — land and strata PSF are not comparable.
What do commercial rents run near John Hancock Tower?
Indicative area yield — District 1 retail
An INDICATIVE AREA yield for District 1 retail — NOT this building's yield, and not any unit's. Commercial rents are published as a district percentile grid, so both halves describe the district.
Priced on STRATA sales only: rent is quoted per unit of lettable area, and commercial land PSF runs far above strata — mixing them would shift the ratio sharply.
Net deducts the 10% non-residential property tax ONLY — not vacancy, maintenance, agent fees, financing, or the 9% GST on purchase.
Retail rents — District 1 ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Floor level · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 & 3 · 30 & Below | $86.02 | $123.08 | $167.78 |
| B1 & Below · 30 & Below | $69.95 | $306.07 | $392.13 |
| Level 1 · 30 & Below | $142.92 | $214.69 | $372.85 |
| Level 1 · >30 - 100 | $117.46 | $187.50 | $219.19 |
| B1 & Below · >30 - 100 | $116.28 | $142.89 | $228.69 |
| Level 4 & Above · >30 - 100 | $71.98 | $75.86 | $192.95 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >30 - 100 | $73.23 | $95.24 | $167.06 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >100 - 300 | $83.43 | $129.13 | $158.54 |
Office rents — Central Area ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Building class · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 · 100 & Below | $91.40 | $96.39 | $119.48 |
| Category 2 · 100 & Below | $57.98 | $71.59 | $86.82 |
| Category 1 · >100 - 200 | $113.24 | $120.54 | $144.36 |
| Category 2 · >100 - 200 | $59.40 | $77.88 | $96.88 |
| Category 2 · >200 - 500 | $69.97 | $89.34 | $97.94 |
| Category 1 · >200 - 500 | $112.64 | $129.70 | $148.82 |
| Category 1 · >500 - 1000 | $119.97 | $136.70 | $147.13 |
| Category 2 · >500 - 1000 | $55.42 | $82.91 | $92.66 |
URA REALIS rental-contract percentiles for the district/location — an area benchmark, not this building's own rents. Office and retail are dimensioned differently and are never mixed.
What is available at John Hancock Tower right now?
For rent (4)
- Center of CBD, High Floor, Connected to MRT, Squarish LayoutS$13k/mo · 1,365 sqft
- Raffles Quay Offices - Various Sizes AvailableS$5k/mo · 204 sqft
- 6 Raffles Quay6 agentsS$12k/mo · 1,450 sqft
- Heart of Raffles PlaceS$5k/mo · 571 sqft
What is near John Hancock Tower?
Getting around
- Raffles Place MRT257 m · ~4 min
Amenities nearby
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at John Hancock Tower?
- Live registrations
- 1,239
- Registered last 3 years
- 626
- Most common type
- Local Company
Company REGISTRATIONS at this address (ACRA), not a tenancy schedule. Registration does not mean the company physically occupies space here, and a low count does not mean the building is empty. Do not describe this as occupancy or vacancy.
What is John Hancock Tower's BCA building profile?
- BCA building type
- Office
- Green Mark
- NA (NA)
- Energy use intensity
- 256 kWh/m²·yr
Frequently asked questions about John Hancock Tower
Where is John Hancock Tower?⌄
John Hancock Tower is at 6 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048580, in the Downtown Core planning area.
What is John Hancock Tower zoned as?⌄
John Hancock Tower sits on land zoned commercial under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 14.
What is the tenure of John Hancock Tower?⌄
John Hancock Tower is freehold.
What have units at John Hancock Tower sold for?⌄
Across 27 recorded transactions, the median price is S$1,223 psf. The latest was in July 2024.
What is the nearest MRT station to John Hancock Tower?⌄
Raffles Place MRT is the closest, 257 m away (about a 4-minute walk).
How many businesses are registered at John Hancock Tower?⌄
1,239 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA. That is a measure of registered addresses, not of how many businesses physically occupy the building.
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