FreeholdRCRDistrict 14 (Geylang)

Advance Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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 3 units for sale from S$1.50M to S$2.18M.

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What are the key facts about Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 1989, with 14 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1989
Developer
NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS)
Total units
14
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 14 (Geylang)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$507 psf
Last transacted
Dec 2020
Remaining lease
Freehold
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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$1,793 psf — about 254% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2020.

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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.

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How many property agents are active around Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

7,769 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

7,769

District 14 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

39,463

all-time · all property types

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

5

What bedroom types are available at Advance Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Advance Apartments has 3 units listed for sale, spanning 2–3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom1S$1.50M–S$1.50M
3-bedroom2S$2.05M–S$2.18MS$1,793 psf
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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.

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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
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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.

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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

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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.

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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

How much does a unit at Advance Apartments cost?

Units at Advance Apartments have recently transacted around S$715k (S$507 psf), from 8 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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.

Is Advance Apartments a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 4.9%, and current asking prices sit about 254% above the most recent transacted PSF. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Is Advance Apartments freehold or leasehold?

Advance Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Advance Apartments built and who developed it?

Advance Apartments obtained TOP in 1989, developed by NNB 8 DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (NEO GROUP/ BOLDTEK HOLDINGS/ SOVEREIGN GROUP/ EDC HOLDINGS), with 14 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Advance Apartments?

There are 3 units for sale at Advance Apartments, from S$1.50M to S$2.18M.

What is the nearest MRT to Advance Apartments?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Advance Apartments is Aljunied MRT, about 280 m away (~4 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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