Alba
Alba is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2015, with 50 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$4.75M (S$2,493 psf), from 46 sales on record. There are 56 units for sale from S$5.99M to S$30.80M.
What are the key facts about Alba?
Alba is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2015, with 50 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2015
- Developer
- FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD
- Total units
- 50
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$2,493 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2023
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Alba?
Units have recently transacted around S$4.75M (S$2,493 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$4.75M
recent · 46 sales on record
Median PSF
S$2,493 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$9,983
132 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$4,499 psf — about 80% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2023.
What has recently sold at Alba?
Alba has 46 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$7,600,000 in Apr 2023 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | S$7,600,000 | 1,905 | S$3,989 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$26,380,000 | 6,437 | S$4,098 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$4,728,888 | 2,110 | S$2,241 psf |
| Aug 2021 | S$4,400,000 | 1,905 | S$2,309 psf |
| Aug 2019 | S$7,380,000 | 2,304 | S$3,204 psf |
| Sept 2018 | S$4,700,000 | 2,110 | S$2,228 psf |
| Jul 2018 | S$4,750,000 | 1,905 | S$2,493 psf |
| Mar 2018 | S$4,200,000 | 1,905 | S$2,204 psf |
| Aug 2017 | S$6,300,000 | 2,110 | S$2,986 psf |
| Oct 2016 | S$5,802,500 | 2,110 | S$2,750 psf |
| Aug 2016 | S$3,950,000 | 1,905 | S$2,073 psf |
| Jan 2016 | S$6,650,000 | 2,304 | S$2,615 psf |
46 sales and 132 rentals on record since Oct 2009. Source: URA.
What bedroom types are available at Alba?
Alba has 56 units listed for sale, spanning 3–6-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 7 | S$5.99M–S$28.97M | S$2,900 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 22 | S$6.00M–S$9.01M | S$3,475 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 24 | S$28.38M–S$30.80M | S$4,500 psf |
| 6-bedroom | 3 | S$28.97M–S$28.97M | S$4,500 psf |
Where is Alba and what's nearby?
Alba is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Alba is a freehold apartment completed in 2015. It was developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD. The development has 50 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,852 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,787 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
ALBA is located at 8 Cairnhill Rise, Singapore 229743. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Newton MRT, approximately 764m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paragon for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Hooper Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Lounge, Playground, Spa pool, and Swimming pool.
How far is Alba from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Alba is Newton MRT, about 765 m away (~12 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Newton MRT765 m · ~12 min
- Somerset MRT798 m · ~13 min
- Little India MRT995 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority255 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority796 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Alba have?
Alba has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Lounge, Playground, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Alba?
Buying a unit at Alba (~S$4.75M) needs about S$34,771/mo in income and S$15,997/mo in repayments, after S$224,600 stamp duty and a S$1.19M downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$224,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$1.19M
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$15,997/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$34,771/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
Frequently asked questions about Alba
What is the price at Alba?⌄
Units at Alba have recently transacted around S$4.75M (S$2,493 psf), from 46 sales on record (URA caveat data).
What is the PSF at Alba?⌄
Units for sale at Alba are asking a median of about S$4,499 psf.
Is Alba freehold or leasehold?⌄
Alba is freehold.
When was Alba built?⌄
Alba obtained TOP in 2015, developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD.
How many units are for sale at Alba?⌄
There are 56 units for sale at Alba, from S$5.99M to S$30.80M.
What is the rental yield at Alba?⌄
Gross rental yield at Alba is about 2.5%, based on median current rents and prices.
How many units are in Alba?⌄
Alba has 50 units across 1 block.
What facilities does Alba have?⌄
Alba has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Lounge, Playground, Spa pool, Swimming pool.
What is the nearest MRT to Alba?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Alba is Newton MRT, about 765 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Alba?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of Alba — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
