FreeholdRCRDistrict 14 (Geylang)

Advance Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Dec 2020 (URA)
Quick Summary

Advance Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 1989, with 14 units across 1 block. Across 8 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$715k (S$507 psf, ~1,281 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$1.96M to S$4.00M.

Key facts about Advance Apartments
TenureFreehold
TOP year1989
DeveloperNNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS)
Units14 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 14 · Geylang · RCR
Nearest MRTAljunied MRT, 280 m (~4 min walk)
Latest median psfS$507 psf, last 8 URA caveats to Dec 2020
1

What's for sale and for rent at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$1.96M to S$4.00M (median S$1,955 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$2,500 a month.

For sale

5 listings

S$1.96M – S$4.00M

For rent

1 listing

S$2,500 – S$2,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom4S$1.96M–S$2.37MS$1,955 psf
5-bedroom1S$4.00M–S$4.00MS$2,382 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Advance Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 8 URA caveats, units range from 1,281 sqft to 20,871 sqft, and the middle half are 1,281 sqft to 1,281 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
3-bedroom1,023 sqft to 1,216 sqftS$1.96M · S$1,955 psf
5-bedroom1,679 sqftS$4.00M · S$2,382 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Advance Apartments →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$715k (S$507 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 4.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$715k

recent · 8 sales on record

Median PSF

S$507 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,900

72 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

4.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,955 psf — about 286% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2020.

4

What has recently sold at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments has 8 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$26,500,000 in Dec 2020 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2020S$26,500,00020,871S$1,270 psf
Oct 2011S$1,080,0001,281S$843 psf
Apr 2008S$715,0001,701S$420 psf
Aug 2007S$650,0001,281S$507 psf
Aug 2002S$500,0001,281S$390 psf
May 1998S$540,0001,281S$422 psf
Mar 1997S$796,0001,281S$621 psf
Mar 1996S$781,0001,281S$610 psf

8 sales and 72 rentals on record since Mar 1996. Source: URA.

5

Is Advance Apartments a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 14, 86% of 11,876 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 4.9%. Units listed now ask about 286% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 14 sold for more

86%

of 11,876 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.3 years

bought to resold

Advance Apartments has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 14 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Advance Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Advance Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1989. It was developed by NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS). The development has 14 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,062 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,974 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

ADVANCE APARTMENTS is located at 8 Lorong 25A Geylang, Singapore 388222. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 280m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, YEO HOCK HENG for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, and Lorong 40 Geylang Pg for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is Advance Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Advance Apartments is Aljunied MRT, about 280 m away (~4 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority411 m
  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km418 m
  • Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority654 m
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km867 m
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.4 km
  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paya Lebar Square · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Yeo Hock Heng · 159 mHawker centre: Blk 49 Sims Place · 558 mPark: Lorong 40 Geylang Pg · 680 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

8

Who built Advance Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments was developed by NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS), with 14 units over up to 8 storeys.

Developer
NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS)
Floors
8 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
1,062 sqm (11,431 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,974 sqm (32,012 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Advance Apartments (~S$715k) needs about S$5,234/mo in income and S$2,408/mo in repayments, after S$16,050 stamp duty and a S$179k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$715k) 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$16,050

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$179k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,408/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,234/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

10

How many property agents are active around Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

7,770 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 14 — where Advance Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

7,770

District 14 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

39,512

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Thinking about Advance Apartments? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Advance Apartments's own transactions.

PropKaki
Is Advance Apartments a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Advance Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Advance Apartments

Is Advance Apartments freehold?

Yes. Advance Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Advance Apartments?

Advance Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1989, so it is about 37 years old.

Is Advance Apartments a good investment?

Advance Apartments has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 14, 86% of 11,876 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 4.9%. Units listed now ask about 286% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Advance Apartments an EC?

No. Advance Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Advance Apartments?

Advance Apartments was developed by NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS).

What is the price of a condo at Advance Apartments?

Units at Advance Apartments have recently sold for around S$715k (S$507 psf), the median of the last 8 URA caveats to Dec 2020. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$1.96M to S$4.00M.

Where is Advance Apartments located?

Advance Apartments is at 8 Lorong 25A Geylang, Singapore 388222, in Geylang (District 14). The nearest MRT station is Aljunied MRT, about 280 m away.

How many units are there in Advance Apartments?

Advance Apartments has 14 units in 1 block, up to 8 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Advance Apartments?

For a unit around S$715k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,234/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,408/mo after a S$179k (25%) downpayment and S$16,050 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Advance Apartments?

Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Kong Hwa School are within 1 km of Advance Apartments. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.