The Tropica
The Tropica is a commercial building in District 18 · Tampines, on land zoned RESIDENTIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 2.1. It is leasehold with roughly 69 years remaining. 10 transactions are on record since 1995, most recently in Mar 2023. 2 units are currently listed for sale or rent. ACRA records 1 live company registration at this address.
What are the key facts about The Tropica?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- RESIDENTIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 2.1
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- District / Area
- District 18 · Tampines
- Address
- 59 Tampines Avenue 1
- Land area
- 34,900 sqm
- Transactions on record
- 10 (records start 1995)
- Live listings
- 2
- ACRA registrations
- 1
About The Tropica
The Tropica is a mixed-use building in Tampines (District 18). It is located along Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529775.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned residential with a gross plot ratio of 2.1.
The site is leasehold, with about 69 years remaining on the lease. It occupies roughly 34,900 sqm of land with about 41,545 sqm of gross floor area.
10 transactions have been recorded here, at a median of S$1,284 psf. The most recent was in March 2023.
1 business is currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The closest bus stop (Tropica Condo) is 185 m away (about a 3-minute walk).
What is The Tropica zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- RESIDENTIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 2.1
What has The Tropica sold for?
| Date | Use | Price | Area | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Retail | S$465k | 194 sqft | $2,400 |
| Aug 2022 | Retail | S$427k | 194 sqft | $2,202 |
| Jun 2020 | Retail | S$420k | 194 sqft | $2,168 |
| Jun 2013 | Retail | S$392k | 194 sqft | $2,023 |
| Feb 2012 | Retail | S$249k | 194 sqft | $1,284 |
| Feb 2012 | Retail | S$249k | 194 sqft | $1,284 |
| Dec 2009 | Retail | S$328k | 388 sqft | $846 |
| Oct 2009 | Retail | S$220k | 388 sqft | $568 |
| Sept 2001 | Retail | S$194k | 194 sqft | $1,002 |
| Sept 2001 | Retail | S$194k | 194 sqft | $1,002 |
URA/JTC records from 1995 — that is where the record starts, not when the building was built. Strata and land deals can mix in one building's history; compare like with like.
How does Tampines Avenue 1 price?
Too few strata sales on this street to support a median — the count is shown without one.
Street figures cover strata deals only — land and strata PSF are not comparable.
What do commercial rents run near The Tropica?
Retail rents — District 18 ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Floor level · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 & 3 · 30 & Below | $258.15 | $258.15 | $324.48 |
| B1 & Below · 30 & Below | $332.57 | $428.10 | $469.49 |
| Level 1 · 30 & Below | $122.76 | $156.50 | $337.94 |
| Level 1 · >30 - 100 | $110.80 | $152.85 | $330.26 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >30 - 100 | $175.77 | $242.48 | $323.78 |
| B1 & Below · >30 - 100 | $126.41 | $203.56 | $248.12 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >100 - 300 | $139.00 | $171.25 | $231.46 |
| Level 1 · >100 - 300 | $140.03 | $172.26 | $255.62 |
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 The Tropica right now?
For sale (1)
- The Tropica2 agentsS$595k · 194 sqft
For rent (1)
- The TropicaS$2k/mo · 215 sqft
What is near The Tropica?
Amenities nearby
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at The Tropica?
- Live registrations
- 1
- Registered last 3 years
- 1
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tropica
Where is The Tropica?⌄
The Tropica is at 59 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529775, in the Tampines planning area.
What is The Tropica zoned as?⌄
The Tropica sits on land zoned residential under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 2.1.
What is the tenure of The Tropica?⌄
The Tropica is leasehold. About 69 years remain on the lease.
What have units at The Tropica sold for?⌄
Across 10 recorded transactions, the median price is S$1,284 psf. The latest was in March 2023.
How many businesses are registered at The Tropica?⌄
1 business is 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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