FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Marine Parade)

Amber Towers

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Apr 2011 (URA)
Quick Summary

Amber Towers is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Marine Parade) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 54 units. Across 44 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$799 psf, ~2,002 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Amber Towers?

Key Takeaway

Amber Towers is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Marine Parade) that obtained TOP in 1977, with 54 units.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1977
Developer
Total units
54
Blocks
District / Area
District 15 (Marine Parade)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$799 psf
Last transacted
Apr 2011
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Amber Towers?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$799 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.60M

recent · 44 sales on record

Median PSF

S$799 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,400

67 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2011.

3

What has recently sold at Amber Towers?

Key Takeaway

Amber Towers has 44 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$161,600,000 in Apr 2011 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2011S$161,600,000112,182S$1,441 psf
Dec 2009S$2,550,0002,928S$871 psf
Aug 2009S$1,520,0001,938S$785 psf
Jun 2008S$1,650,0001,938S$852 psf
Mar 2008S$1,820,0002,013S$904 psf
Dec 2007S$1,850,0001,938S$955 psf
Jul 2007S$1,600,0002,002S$799 psf
Jun 2007S$2,552,5503,003S$850 psf
May 2007S$1,600,0002,928S$546 psf
Apr 2007S$1,270,0001,938S$655 psf
Apr 2007S$1,150,0002,002S$574 psf
Mar 2007S$1,015,0001,938S$524 psf

44 sales and 67 rentals on record since May 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Amber Towers rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Amber Towers has risen 113% over the past 11 years (19982009), from S$368 psf to S$785 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2009S$785 psfS$1.52M2-7.9%
2008S$852 psfS$1.65M2+48.4%
2007S$574 psfS$1.27M9+29.0%
2006S$445 psfS$1.20M5+14.7%
2005S$388 psfS$810k3+21.2%
2004S$320 psfS$710k3-17.1%
2003S$386 psfS$810k3-2.8%
2002S$397 psfS$795k2+5.0%
1999S$378 psfS$880k4+2.7%
1998S$368 psfS$740k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

5

How many property agents are active around Amber Towers?

Key Takeaway

9,526 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Amber Towers sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,526

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

60,896

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Amber Towers and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Amber Towers is located in Marine Parade, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Amber Towers is a freehold apartment completed in 1977. The development has 54 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,117 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,929 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

AMBER TOWERS is located at 4 Amber Road, Singapore 439852. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Marine Parade. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tanjong Katong MRT, approximately 88m away, around 1 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Katong V for shopping, CHEE MIN KUAN, SIMON for groceries, Blk 84 Marine Parade Central for food options, and Tanjong Katong Rd South Pg for greenery and recreation.

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Who built Amber Towers and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Amber Towers was developed by , with 54 units.

Land area
2,117 sqm (22,787 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,929 sqm (63,819 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
8

How far is Amber Towers from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Amber Towers is Tanjong Katong MRT, about 88 m away (~1 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km950 m
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km1000 m
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Katong V · 717 mSupermarket: Chee Min Kuan, Simon · 502 mHawker centre: Blk 84 Marine Parade Central · 963 mPark: Tanjong Katong Rd South Pg · 116 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Amber Towers?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Amber Towers (~S$1.60M) needs about S$11,712/mo in income and S$5,389/mo in repayments, after S$49,600 stamp duty and a S$400k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.60M) 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$49,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$400k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,389/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$11,712/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Amber Towers? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Amber Towers a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Amber Towers

How much does a unit at Amber Towers cost?

Units at Amber Towers have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$799 psf), from 44 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Amber Towers?

For a unit around S$1.60M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,712/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,389/mo after a S$400k (25%) downpayment and S$49,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Amber Towers a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.8%; median PSF has risen about 113% since 1998. 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 Amber Towers going up?

The median transacted PSF at Amber Towers has risen about 113% between 1998 and 2009, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Amber Towers freehold or leasehold?

Amber Towers is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Amber Towers built and who developed it?

Amber Towers obtained TOP in 1977, with 54 units.

What is the nearest MRT to Amber Towers?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Amber Towers is Tanjong Katong MRT, about 88 m away (~1 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Amber Towers?

Tanjong Katong Primary School is within 1 km of Amber Towers — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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