Merchants Building
Merchants Building is a commercial building in District 1 · Singapore River, on land zoned COMMERCIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. It is freehold. 8 transactions are on record since 1995, most recently in Apr 2016. ACRA records 11 live company registrations at this address.
What are the key facts about Merchants Building?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Tenure
- Freehold
- District / Area
- District 1 · Singapore River
- Address
- 76 South Bridge Road
- Land area
- 104 sqm
- Transactions on record
- 8 (records start 1995)
- Live listings
- None
- ACRA registrations
- 11
About Merchants Building
Merchants Building is a commercial building in Singapore River (District 01). It is located along South Bridge Road, Singapore 058706.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned commercial with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. The site falls within a conservation area, so external alterations are subject to URA conservation guidelines. It lies inside the Central Area.
The site is freehold. It occupies roughly 104 sqm of land with about 439 sqm of gross floor area.
8 transactions have been recorded here, at a median of S$652 psf. The most recent was in April 2016.
11 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The nearest MRT is Clarke Quay MRT, 212 m away (about a 3-minute walk). The closest bus stop (Boat Quay) is 44 m away (about a 1-minute walk).
What is Merchants Building zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Conservation area
- Upper Circular Road
- Urban design area
- Udga
- Central Area
- Yes
What has Merchants Building sold for?
| Date | Use | Price | Area | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Office | S$960k | 807 sqft | $1,189 |
| Aug 2009 | Office | S$582k | 807 sqft | $721 |
| Jul 2008 | Retail | S$1.48M | 1,389 sqft | $1,066 |
| Nov 2007 | Office | S$590k | 807 sqft | $731 |
| Jun 2003 | Office | S$355k | 807 sqft | $440 |
| Jun 2002 | Office | S$395k | 807 sqft | $489 |
| Aug 2000 | Office | S$471k | 807 sqft | $583 |
| Jul 1999 | Office | S$460k | 807 sqft | $570 |
URA/JTC records from 1995 — that is where the record starts, not when the building was built. Strata and land deals can mix in one building's history; compare like with like.
How does South Bridge Road price?
Too few strata sales on this street to support a median — the count is shown without one.
Street figures cover strata deals only — land and strata PSF are not comparable.
What do commercial rents run near Merchants Building?
Indicative area yield — District 1 retail
An INDICATIVE AREA yield for District 1 retail — NOT this building's yield, and not any unit's. Commercial rents are published as a district percentile grid, so both halves describe the district.
Priced on STRATA sales only: rent is quoted per unit of lettable area, and commercial land PSF runs far above strata — mixing them would shift the ratio sharply.
Net deducts the 10% non-residential property tax ONLY — not vacancy, maintenance, agent fees, financing, or the 9% GST on purchase.
Retail rents — District 1 ($ 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 near Merchants Building?
Getting around
- Clarke Quay MRT212 m · ~3 min
Amenities nearby
Competing premises nearby
Retail and F&B premises competing for the same footfall — context for an occupier, not a selling point.
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at Merchants Building?
- Live registrations
- 11
- Registered last 3 years
- 5
- 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 Merchants Building's BCA building profile?
- BCA building type
- Office
- Green Mark
- NA (NA)
- Energy use intensity
- 222 kWh/m²·yr
Frequently asked questions about Merchants Building
Where is Merchants Building?⌄
Merchants Building is at 76 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058706, in the Singapore River planning area.
What is Merchants Building zoned as?⌄
Merchants Building sits on land zoned commercial under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 4.2.
What is the tenure of Merchants Building?⌄
Merchants Building is freehold.
Is Merchants Building a conserved property?⌄
Yes. Merchants Building falls within a URA conservation area, so external works are subject to conservation guidelines.
What have units at Merchants Building sold for?⌄
Across 8 recorded transactions, the median price is S$652 psf. The latest was in April 2016.
What is the nearest MRT station to Merchants Building?⌄
Clarke Quay MRT is the closest, 212 m away (about a 3-minute walk).
How many businesses are registered at Merchants Building?⌄
11 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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