21 Richards
21 Richards is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 31 units across 1 block. Across 49 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,479 psf, ~893 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$790k to S$790k.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2013 |
| Developer | AURUM LAND PTE LTD |
| Units | 31 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 19 · Hougang · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Kovan MRT, 448 m (~7 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,479 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at 21 Richards?
21 Richards has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$790k to S$790k (median S$1,932 psf), and 6 units for rent at a median of S$2,300 a month.
For sale
3 listings
S$790k – S$790k
For rent
6 listings
S$1,900 – S$3,600 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 3 | S$790k–S$790k | S$1,932 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at 21 Richards?
PropKaki has 16 floor plans for 21 Richards, from 1 to 3 bedrooms (409 sqft to 1,550 sqft).
A1 · 1 bedroom · 409 sqft
A2 · 1 bedroom · 409 sqft
A3 · 1 bedroom · 409 sqft
B3 · 2 bedroom · 581 sqft
B4 · 2 bedroom · 624 sqft
B2 · 2 bedroom · 646 sqft
See all 16 floor plans for 21 Richards in the Floor Plan Finder →
Floor plans from PropKaki's floor plan library. Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at 21 Richards?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.09M (S$1,479 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.09M
recent · 49 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,479 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,520
120 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.8%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,932 psf — about 31% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at 21 Richards?
21 Richards has 49 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,600,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$1,600,000 | 1,044 | S$1,532 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$1,560,000 | 1,055 | S$1,479 psf |
| Mar 2025 | S$770,000 | 409 | S$1,882 psf |
| Aug 2024 | S$1,339,000 | 893 | S$1,499 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$918,000 | 581 | S$1,579 psf |
| Jun 2023 | S$2,000,000 | 1,550 | S$1,290 psf |
| Jun 2023 | S$715,000 | 409 | S$1,748 psf |
| Mar 2022 | S$1,370,000 | 1,055 | S$1,299 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$690,000 | 409 | S$1,687 psf |
| Feb 2021 | S$1,088,000 | 893 | S$1,218 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$1,250,000 | 1,044 | S$1,197 psf |
| Sept 2020 | S$845,000 | 657 | S$1,287 psf |
49 sales and 120 rentals on record since Jul 2011. Source: URA.
Are prices at 21 Richards rising?
The median transacted PSF at 21 Richards has risen 15% over the past 14 years (2011–2025), from S$1,281 psf to S$1,479 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S$1,479 psf | S$770k | 2 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | S$1,579 psf | S$918k | 3 | +29.6% |
| 2021 | S$1,218 psf | S$690k | 2 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | S$1,197 psf | S$845k | 2 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,126 psf | S$1.02M | 3 | -24.1% |
| 2016 | S$1,484 psf | S$607k | 2 | +17.7% |
| 2012 | S$1,261 psf | S$768k | 2 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | S$1,281 psf | S$825k | 27 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is 21 Richards a good investment?
Of 18 units at 21 Richards that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 83% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 6.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.8%. Units listed now ask about 31% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
83%
of 18 resales here
Median gain
7%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.5 years
bought to resold
Every unit at 21 Richards with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is 21 Richards and what's nearby?
21 Richards is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
21 Richards is a freehold apartment completed in 2013. It was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD. The development has 31 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,427 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,998 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
21 RICHARDS is located at 21 Richards Avenue, Singapore 546430. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 448m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Richards Ave Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.
How far is 21 Richards from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 21 Richards is Kovan MRT, about 448 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT448 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km724 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built 21 Richards and how big is the development?
21 Richards was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD, with 31 units.
- Developer
- AURUM LAND PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,427 sqm (15,360 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 1,998 sqm (21,506 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What facilities does 21 Richards have?
21 Richards has 4 facilities, including Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at 21 Richards?
Buying a unit at 21 Richards (~S$1.09M) needs about S$7,964/mo in income and S$3,664/mo in repayments, after S$28,120 stamp duty and a S$272k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.09M) 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$28,120
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$272k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,664/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,964/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around 21 Richards?
11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where 21 Richards sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
11,112
District 19 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
72,395
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about 21 Richards? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from 21 Richards's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at 21 Richards sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about 21 Richards
Is 21 Richards freehold?⌄
Yes. 21 Richards is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is 21 Richards?⌄
21 Richards was completed (obtained TOP) in 2013, so it is about 13 years old.
Is 21 Richards a good investment?⌄
Of 18 units at 21 Richards that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 83% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 6.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.8%. Units listed now ask about 31% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is 21 Richards an EC?⌄
No. 21 Richards is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of 21 Richards?⌄
21 Richards was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at 21 Richards?⌄
Units at 21 Richards have recently sold for around S$1.09M (S$1,479 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$790k to S$790k.
Where is 21 Richards located?⌄
21 Richards is at 21 Richards Avenue, Singapore 546430, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 448 m away.
How many units are there in 21 Richards?⌄
21 Richards has 31 units in 1 block.
How much do I need to earn to buy at 21 Richards?⌄
For a unit around S$1.09M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,964/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,664/mo after a S$272k (25%) downpayment and S$28,120 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at 21 Richards going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at 21 Richards has risen about 15% between 2011 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.