1953
1953 is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2022, with 58 units across 1 block. Across 59 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.10M (S$1,876 psf, ~1,152 sqft). There are 33 units for sale from S$980k to S$2.89M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2022 |
| Developer | OXLEY AMETHYST PTE LTD |
| Units | 58 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 8 · Kallang · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Boon Keng MRT, 521 m (~8 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,876 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at 1953?
1953 has 33 units listed for sale, asking S$980k to S$2.89M (median S$1,953 psf), and 11 units for rent at a median of S$3,800 a month.
For sale
33 listings
S$980k – S$2.89M
For rent
11 listings
S$3,600 – S$3,950 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 2 | S$980k–S$1.15M | — |
| 2-bedroom | 12 | S$1.25M–S$1.65M | S$2,060 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 15 | S$1.80M–S$2.65M | S$1,915 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 2 | S$1.90M–S$2.89M | S$2,063 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 2 | S$2.85M–S$2.85M | S$1,891 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at 1953?
Floor plans for 1953 aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 59 URA caveats, units range from 441 sqft to 1,658 sqft, and the middle half are 614 sqft to 936 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 506 sqft to 549 sqft | S$980k |
| 2-bedroom | 613 sqft to 786 sqft | S$1.25M · S$2,060 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 786 sqft to 1,238 sqft | S$1.80M · S$1,915 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 893 sqft to 1,399 sqft | S$1.90M · S$2,063 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 1,507 sqft | S$2.85M · S$1,891 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for 1953 →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at 1953?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.10M (S$1,876 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.10M
recent · 59 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,876 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,939
91 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.3%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,953 psf — about 4% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at 1953?
1953 has 59 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,580,000 in Dec 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | S$1,580,000 | 936 | S$1,687 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$1,928,000 | 1,130 | S$1,706 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$2,468,000 | 1,227 | S$2,011 psf |
| Dec 2022 | S$3,041,000 | 1,507 | S$2,018 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$2,354,200 | 1,238 | S$1,902 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$2,100,000 | 1,119 | S$1,876 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$2,651,000 | 1,399 | S$1,894 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$2,468,000 | 1,227 | S$2,011 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$2,060,000 | 1,141 | S$1,805 psf |
| Oct 2022 | S$2,050,000 | 1,130 | S$1,814 psf |
| Sept 2022 | S$2,080,000 | 1,152 | S$1,806 psf |
| Sept 2022 | S$2,345,000 | 1,227 | S$1,911 psf |
59 sales and 91 rentals on record since Mar 2019. Source: URA.
Are prices at 1953 rising?
The median transacted PSF at 1953 has fallen 8% over the past 4 years (2019–2023), from S$1,863 psf to S$1,706 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,706 psf | S$1.93M | 2 | -10.7% |
| 2022 | S$1,911 psf | S$2.06M | 15 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | S$1,933 psf | S$1.11M | 9 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | S$1,894 psf | S$998k | 3 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | S$1,863 psf | S$1.15M | 29 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is 1953 a good investment?
1953 has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 8, 90% of 4,242 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 5.1-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 4% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
District 8 sold for more
90%
of 4,242 private resales
Median gain
30%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.1 years
bought to resold
1953 has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 8 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is 1953 and what's nearby?
1953 is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
1953 is a freehold apartment completed in 2022. It was developed by OXLEY AMETHYST PTE LTD. The development has 58 residential units. It sits on a land area of 587 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,761 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.
1953 is located at 1 Tessensohn Road, Singapore 217701. It is part of District 08, Little India, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 521m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, AMISTA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 29 Bendemeer Road for food options, and City Green for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Community Garden, Fitness corner, Pool Deck, and Swimming pool.
How far is 1953 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 1953 is Boon Keng MRT, about 521 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Boon Keng MRT521 m · ~8 min
- Bendemeer MRT654 m · ~10 min
- Farrer Park MRT705 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km368 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority583 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km966 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.4 km
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.8 km
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built 1953 and how big is the development?
1953 was developed by OXLEY AMETHYST PTE LTD, with 58 units over up to 6 storeys.
- Developer
- OXLEY AMETHYST PTE LTD
- Floors
- 6 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 587 sqm (6,318 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 1,761 sqm (18,955 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 3.00
What facilities does 1953 have?
1953 has 5 facilities, including Car Park, Community Garden, Fitness corner, Pool Deck, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at 1953?
Buying a unit at 1953 (~S$2.10M) needs about S$15,373/mo in income and S$7,072/mo in repayments, after S$74,600 stamp duty and a S$525k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.10M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$74,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$525k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$7,072/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$15,373/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around 1953?
3,678 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where 1953 sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
3,678
District 8 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
13,194
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about 1953? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from 1953's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at 1953 sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about 1953
Is 1953 freehold?⌄
Yes. 1953 is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is 1953?⌄
1953 was completed (obtained TOP) in 2022, so it is about 4 years old.
Is 1953 a good investment?⌄
1953 has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 8, 90% of 4,242 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 5.1-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 4% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is 1953 an EC?⌄
No. 1953 is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of 1953?⌄
1953 was developed by OXLEY AMETHYST PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at 1953?⌄
Units at 1953 have recently sold for around S$2.10M (S$1,876 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 33 units are listed for sale from S$980k to S$2.89M.
Where is 1953 located?⌄
1953 is at 1 Tessensohn Road, Singapore 217701, in Kallang (District 8). The nearest MRT station is Boon Keng MRT, about 521 m away.
How many units are there in 1953?⌄
1953 has 58 units in 1 block, up to 6 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at 1953?⌄
For a unit around S$2.10M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,373/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,072/mo after a S$525k (25%) downpayment and S$74,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at 1953 going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at 1953 has fallen about 8% between 2019 and 2023, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of 1953?⌄
Hong Wen School, Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of 1953. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.