FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Char Yong Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 October 2026Data through Mar 2007 (URA)
Quick Summary

Char Yong Gardens is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1991, with 106 units. Across 48 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,018 psf, ~1,249 sqft). There are 13 units for sale from S$3.50M to S$15.00M.

Key facts about Char Yong Gardens
TenureFreehold
TOP year1991
Units106
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 410 m (~6 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,018 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2007
1

What's for sale and for rent at Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Char Yong Gardens has 13 units listed for sale, asking S$3.50M to S$15.00M, and 8 units for rent at a median of S$8,500 a month.

For sale

13 listings

S$3.50M – S$15.00M

For rent

8 listings

S$8,000 – S$14,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom4S$3.50M–S$3.50M—
3-bedroom5S$5.00M–S$5.50M—
4-bedroom4S$6.00M–S$15.00M—

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 1 layout on record for Char Yong Gardens, all 3-bedroom (1,572 sqft to 1,572 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
3 Bedroom11,572 sq ft

PropKaki holds no floor plan images for Char Yong Gardens yet.

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Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,018 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.36M

recent · 48 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,018 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,707

230 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2007.

4

What has recently sold at Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Char Yong Gardens has 48 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,850,000 in Mar 2007 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2007S$2,850,0001,572S$1,814 psf
Mar 2007S$2,260,0001,249S$1,810 psf
Nov 2006S$2,050,0001,227S$1,671 psf
Apr 2006S$2,230,0001,572S$1,419 psf
Apr 2006S$1,360,0001,249S$1,089 psf
Apr 2006S$2,000,0001,572S$1,273 psf
Nov 2005S$1,600,0001,572S$1,018 psf
Oct 2005S$1,180,0001,227S$962 psf
Aug 2005S$1,170,0001,378S$849 psf
Jun 2005S$1,180,0001,249S$945 psf
Apr 2005S$1,100,0001,249S$881 psf
Dec 2004S$1,198,0001,227S$976 psf

48 sales and 230 rentals on record since May 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Char Yong Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Char Yong Gardens has risen 51% over the past 11 years (1996–2007), from S$1,198 psf to S$1,810 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2007S$1,810 psfS$2.26M2+42.2%
2006S$1,273 psfS$2.00M4+34.7%
2005S$945 psfS$1.18M5-3.2%
2004S$976 psfS$1.20M4+15.0%
2003S$849 psfS$1.06M3-12.7%
2002S$973 psfS$1.20M4-17.7%
2000S$1,182 psfS$1.45M4+31.3%
1999S$900 psfS$1.12M10+2.3%
1998S$880 psfS$1.08M3-26.5%
1996S$1,198 psfS$1.50M3—

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

6

Is Char Yong Gardens a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 20 units at Char Yong Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2011), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 153% over a median 7.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

90%

of 20 resales here

Median gain

153%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.1 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Char Yong Gardens with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Char Yong Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Char Yong Gardens is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Char Yong Gardens is a freehold condominium completed in 1991. The development has 106 residential units. It sits on a land area of 8,665 sqm and has a gross floor area of 24,261 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CHAR YONG GARDENS is located at 1 Hullet Road, Singapore 229157. 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 Somerset MRT, approximately 410m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Centrepoint for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Clubhouse, 24 hours security, Squash court, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.

8

How far is Char Yong Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Char Yong Gardens is Somerset MRT, about 410 m away (~6 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.

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority850 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.7 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Centrepoint · 265 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 272 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 905 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 266 m

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

9

Who built Char Yong Gardens and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Char Yong Gardens was developed by —, with 106 units.

Land area
8,665 sqm (93,269 sqft)
Gross floor area
24,261 sqm (261,143 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Char Yong Gardens have?

Key Takeaway

Char Yong Gardens has 6 facilities, including Car Park, Clubhouse, 24 hours security, Squash court, and more.

Car ParkClubhouse24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming poolWading pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Char Yong Gardens (~S$1.36M) needs about S$9,956/mo in income and S$4,580/mo in repayments, after S$39,000 stamp duty and a S$340k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.36M) 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$39,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$340k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,580/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,956/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Char Yong Gardens?

Key Takeaway

8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Char Yong Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,856

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

69,296

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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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13

Frequently asked questions about Char Yong Gardens

Is Char Yong Gardens freehold?⌄

Yes. Char Yong Gardens is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Char Yong Gardens?⌄

Char Yong Gardens was completed (obtained TOP) in 1991, so it is about 35 years old.

Is Char Yong Gardens a good investment?⌄

Of 20 units at Char Yong Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2011), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 153% over a median 7.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Char Yong Gardens an EC?⌄

No. Char Yong Gardens is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Char Yong Gardens?⌄

Units at Char Yong Gardens have recently sold for around S$1.36M (S$1,018 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2007. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 13 units are listed for sale from S$3.50M to S$15.00M.

Where is Char Yong Gardens located?⌄

Char Yong Gardens is at 1 Hullet Road, Singapore 229157, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 410 m away.

How many units are there in Char Yong Gardens?⌄

Char Yong Gardens has 106 units.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Char Yong Gardens?⌄

For a unit around S$1.36M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,956/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,580/mo after a S$340k (25%) downpayment and S$39,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Char Yong Gardens going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Char Yong Gardens has risen about 51% between 1996 and 2007, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Char Yong Gardens?⌄

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of Char Yong Gardens. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.