Alba
Alba is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2015, with 50 units across 1 block. Across 46 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$4.75M (S$2,493 psf, ~2,110 sqft). There are 42 units for sale from S$5.74M to S$29.87M.
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$9,975
135 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$4,408 psf — about 77% 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 135 rentals on record since Oct 2009. Source: URA.
Are prices at Alba rising?
The median transacted PSF at Alba has risen 9% over the past 12 years (2009–2021), from S$2,122 psf to S$2,309 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | S$2,309 psf | S$4.73M | 3 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | S$2,228 psf | S$4.70M | 3 | -14.8% |
| 2016 | S$2,615 psf | S$5.80M | 4 | -17.7% |
| 2013 | S$3,177 psf | S$6.29M | 6 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | S$3,153 psf | S$6.65M | 3 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | S$3,059 psf | S$6.45M | 3 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | S$2,792 psf | S$5.89M | 5 | +31.6% |
| 2009 | S$2,122 psf | S$4.55M | 16 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Alba?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Alba sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,302
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,330
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Alba?
Alba has 42 units listed for sale, spanning 1–6-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1 | S$28.97M–S$28.97M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 5 | S$5.74M–S$28.97M | — |
| 4-bedroom | 19 | S$5.88M–S$9.01M | S$3,686 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 15 | S$28.38M–S$29.87M | S$4,500 psf |
| 6-bedroom | 2 | S$28.97M–S$28.97M | — |
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.
Who built Alba and how big is the development?
Alba was developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD, designed by ONG & ONG PTE LTD, with 50 units over up to 18 storeys.
- Developer
- FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD
- Architect
- ONG & ONG PTE LTD
- Main contractor
- ENVIRON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PTE LTD
- Floors
- 18 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 3,852 sqm (41,463 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 10,787 sqm (116,110 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
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
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Alba's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Alba sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Alba
How much does a unit at Alba cost?⌄
Units at Alba have recently transacted around S$4.75M (S$2,493 psf), from 46 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Alba?⌄
For a unit around S$4.75M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$34,771/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$15,997/mo after a S$1.19M (25%) downpayment and S$224,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Alba a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.5%, and current asking prices sit about 77% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 9% since 2009. 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.
Are prices at Alba going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Alba has risen about 9% between 2009 and 2021, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Alba freehold or leasehold?⌄
Alba is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Alba built and who developed it?⌄
Alba obtained TOP in 2015, developed by FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CENTRE PTE LTD, with 50 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at Alba?⌄
There are 42 units for sale at Alba, from S$5.74M to S$29.87M.
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.