FreeholdCCRDistrict 2 (Outram)

Chinatown Plaza

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through May 2018 (URA)
Quick Summary

Chinatown Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 2 (Outram) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 38 units. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$551 psf, ~1,711 sqft).

Key facts about Chinatown Plaza
TenureFreehold
TOP year1984
Units38
District and areaDistrict 2 · Outram · CCR
Nearest MRTMaxwell MRT, 286 m (~5 min walk)
Latest median psfS$551 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2018
1

What's for sale and for rent at Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

No units at Chinatown Plaza 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 Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Chinatown Plaza aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 22 URA caveats, units range from 1,625 sqft to 95,358 sqft, and the middle half are 1,625 sqft to 1,959 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$551 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.10M

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$551 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,956

91 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2018.

4

What has recently sold at Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Chinatown Plaza has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$260,000,000 in May 2018 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2018S$260,000,00095,358S$2,727 psf
Mar 2016S$1,880,0001,722S$1,092 psf
Sept 2012S$1,770,0001,711S$1,034 psf
Mar 2012S$1,300,0002,357S$551 psf
Jun 2009S$1,100,0001,625S$677 psf
Jul 2007S$1,200,0001,711S$701 psf
May 2007S$1,280,0001,625S$788 psf
Jan 2007S$800,0001,722S$465 psf
Nov 2006S$700,0001,625S$431 psf
Aug 2006S$828,0001,959S$423 psf
Jan 2004S$700,0001,722S$406 psf
Oct 2003S$610,0001,625S$375 psf

22 sales and 91 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Chinatown Plaza rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Chinatown Plaza has risen 24% over the past 16 years (19962012), from S$445 psf to S$551 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2012S$551 psfS$1.30M2-21.4%
2007S$701 psfS$1.20M3+65.7%
2006S$423 psfS$700k2+12.8%
2003S$375 psfS$610k2-11.6%
2002S$424 psfS$690k2+30.1%
1999S$326 psfS$530k2-26.7%
1996S$445 psfS$1.05M2

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

6

Is Chinatown Plaza a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Chinatown Plaza has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 2, 81% of 2,388 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 15% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 2 sold for more

81%

of 2,388 private resales

Median gain

15%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.8 years

bought to resold

Chinatown Plaza has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 2 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Chinatown Plaza and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Chinatown Plaza is located in Outram, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Chinatown Plaza is a freehold apartment completed in 1984. The development has 38 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,154 sqm and has a gross floor area of 12,611 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.5.

CHINATOWN PLAZA is located at 34 Craig Road, Singapore 089673. It is part of District 02, Anson / Tanjong Pagar, Outram. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Maxwell MRT, approximately 286m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include 100 AM for shopping, LOTTE MART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza for food options, and Duxton Plain Pk for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Chinatown Plaza from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Chinatown Plaza is Maxwell MRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is 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.

  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority428 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: 100 Am · 442 mSupermarket: Lotte Mart Pte. Ltd. · 207 mHawker centre: Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza · 254 mPark: Duxton Plain Pk · 286 m

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

9

Who built Chinatown Plaza and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Chinatown Plaza was developed by , with 38 units.

Land area
3,154 sqm (33,949 sqft)
Gross floor area
12,611 sqm (135,744 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.50
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Chinatown Plaza (~S$1.10M) needs about S$8,052/mo in income and S$3,705/mo in repayments, after S$28,600 stamp duty and a S$275k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.10M) 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$28,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$275k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,705/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,052/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around Chinatown Plaza?

Key Takeaway

3,585 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 2 — where Chinatown Plaza sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,585

District 2 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

15,290

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 2 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 Chinatown Plaza

Is Chinatown Plaza freehold?

Yes. Chinatown Plaza is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Chinatown Plaza?

Chinatown Plaza was completed (obtained TOP) in 1984, so it is about 42 years old.

Is Chinatown Plaza a good investment?

Chinatown Plaza has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 2, 81% of 2,388 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 15% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Chinatown Plaza an EC?

No. Chinatown Plaza is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Chinatown Plaza?

Units at Chinatown Plaza have recently sold for around S$1.10M (S$551 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2018. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Chinatown Plaza located?

Chinatown Plaza is at 34 Craig Road, Singapore 089673, in Outram (District 2). The nearest MRT station is Maxwell MRT, about 286 m away.

How many units are there in Chinatown Plaza?

Chinatown Plaza has 38 units.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Chinatown Plaza?

For a unit around S$1.10M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,052/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,705/mo after a S$275k (25%) downpayment and S$28,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Chinatown Plaza going up?

The median price per square foot at Chinatown Plaza has risen about 24% between 1996 and 2012, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Chinatown Plaza?

Cantonment Primary School is within 1 km of Chinatown Plaza. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.