FreeholdRCRDistrict 3 (Bukit Merah)

Bo Bo Tan Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jun 2005 (URA)
Quick Summary

Bo Bo Tan Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 3 (Bukit Merah). Across 34 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$400k (S$418 psf, ~926 sqft).

Key facts about Bo Bo Tan Gardens
TenureFreehold
District and areaDistrict 3 · Bukit Merah · RCR
Nearest MRTTiong Bahru MRT, 557 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$418 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2005
1

What's for sale and for rent at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

No units at Bo Bo Tan Gardens are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Bo Bo Tan Gardens aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 34 URA caveats, units range from 775 sqft to 59,178 sqft, and the middle half are 926 sqft to 936 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$400k (S$418 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$400k

recent · 34 sales on record

Median PSF

S$418 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,200

246 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.6%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2005.

4

What has recently sold at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Bo Bo Tan Gardens has 34 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$29,884,304 in Jun 2005 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2005S$29,884,30459,178S$505 psf
Jun 2005S$29,665,69552,927S$561 psf
Mar 2004S$343,888926S$371 psf
Mar 2003S$370,000926S$400 psf
Oct 2002S$387,000926S$418 psf
Apr 2002S$385,000926S$416 psf
Mar 2002S$400,000818S$489 psf
Jul 2001S$250,000926S$270 psf
Jul 2001S$500,0001,249S$400 psf
Jun 2000S$525,000936S$561 psf
Jan 2000S$430,000775S$555 psf
Nov 1999S$510,0001,033S$494 psf

34 sales and 246 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Bo Bo Tan Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Bo Bo Tan Gardens has risen 3% over the past 10 years (19952005), from S$488 psf to S$505 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2005S$505 psfS$29.67M2+20.8%
2002S$418 psfS$387k3+54.8%
2001S$270 psfS$250k2-51.4%
2000S$555 psfS$430k2+2.8%
1999S$540 psfS$510k7-7.4%
1997S$583 psfS$540k4-6.0%
1996S$620 psfS$570k6+27.0%
1995S$488 psfS$460k5

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

6

Is Bo Bo Tan Gardens a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Bo Bo Tan Gardens has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.6%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 3 sold for more

89%

of 7,486 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

Bo Bo Tan Gardens has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 3 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Bo Bo Tan Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Bo Bo Tan Gardens is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Bo Bo Tan Gardens is a freehold apartment.

BO BO TAN GARDENS is located at 37A Chay Yan Street, Singapore 169902. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 557m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, and Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Bo Bo Tan Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Bo Bo Tan Gardens is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 557 m away (~9 min walk). 2 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.

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority540 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority805 m
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.1 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 617 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 335 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 381 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 191 m

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

9

What does it cost to own a unit at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Bo Bo Tan Gardens (~S$400k) needs about S$2,928/mo in income and S$1,347/mo in repayments, after S$6,600 stamp duty and a S$100k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$400k) 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$6,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$100k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,347/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$2,928/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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10

How many property agents are active around Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Key Takeaway

7,621 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 3 — where Bo Bo Tan Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

7,621

District 3 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

38,518

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3 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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Frequently asked questions about Bo Bo Tan Gardens

Is Bo Bo Tan Gardens freehold?

Yes. Bo Bo Tan Gardens is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

Is Bo Bo Tan Gardens a good investment?

Bo Bo Tan Gardens has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.6%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Bo Bo Tan Gardens an EC?

No. Bo Bo Tan Gardens is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Units at Bo Bo Tan Gardens have recently sold for around S$400k (S$418 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2005. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Bo Bo Tan Gardens located?

Bo Bo Tan Gardens is at 37A Chay Yan Street, Singapore 169902, in Bukit Merah (District 3). The nearest MRT station is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 557 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

For a unit around S$400k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$2,928/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,347/mo after a S$100k (25%) downpayment and S$6,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Bo Bo Tan Gardens going up?

The median price per square foot at Bo Bo Tan Gardens has risen about 3% between 1995 and 2005, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Bo Bo Tan Gardens?

Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Bo Bo Tan Gardens. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.