Chinatown Plaza
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).
What are the key facts about Chinatown Plaza?
Chinatown Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 2 (Outram) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 38 units.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1984
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 38
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 2 (Outram)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$551 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2018
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Chinatown Plaza?
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.
What has recently sold at Chinatown Plaza?
Chinatown Plaza has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$260,000,000 in May 2018 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | S$260,000,000 | 95,358 | S$2,727 psf |
| Mar 2016 | S$1,880,000 | 1,722 | S$1,092 psf |
| Sept 2012 | S$1,770,000 | 1,711 | S$1,034 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$1,300,000 | 2,357 | S$551 psf |
| Jun 2009 | S$1,100,000 | 1,625 | S$677 psf |
| Jul 2007 | S$1,200,000 | 1,711 | S$701 psf |
| May 2007 | S$1,280,000 | 1,625 | S$788 psf |
| Jan 2007 | S$800,000 | 1,722 | S$465 psf |
| Nov 2006 | S$700,000 | 1,625 | S$431 psf |
| Aug 2006 | S$828,000 | 1,959 | S$423 psf |
| Jan 2004 | S$700,000 | 1,722 | S$406 psf |
| Oct 2003 | S$610,000 | 1,625 | S$375 psf |
22 sales and 91 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Chinatown Plaza rising?
The median transacted PSF at Chinatown Plaza has risen 24% over the past 16 years (1996–2012), from S$445 psf to S$551 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | S$551 psf | S$1.30M | 2 | -21.4% |
| 2007 | S$701 psf | S$1.20M | 3 | +65.7% |
| 2006 | S$423 psf | S$700k | 2 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | S$375 psf | S$610k | 2 | -11.6% |
| 2002 | S$424 psf | S$690k | 2 | +30.1% |
| 1999 | S$326 psf | S$530k | 2 | -26.7% |
| 1996 | S$445 psf | S$1.05M | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Chinatown Plaza?
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
15,284
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 2across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Chinatown Plaza and what's nearby?
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.
Who built Chinatown Plaza and how big is the development?
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
How far is Chinatown Plaza from MRT and schools?
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
- Maxwell MRT286 m · ~5 min
- Outram Park MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Tanjong Pagar MRT462 m · ~7 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Chinatown Plaza?
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.
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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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Thinking about Chinatown Plaza? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Chinatown Plaza's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Chinatown Plaza sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Chinatown Plaza
How much does a unit at Chinatown Plaza cost?⌄
Units at Chinatown Plaza have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$551 psf), from 22 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is Chinatown Plaza a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.2%; median PSF has risen about 24% since 1996. 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 Chinatown Plaza going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Chinatown Plaza has risen about 24% between 1996 and 2012, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Chinatown Plaza freehold or leasehold?⌄
Chinatown Plaza is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Chinatown Plaza built and who developed it?⌄
Chinatown Plaza obtained TOP in 1984, with 38 units.
What is the nearest MRT to Chinatown Plaza?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Chinatown Plaza is Maxwell MRT, about 286 m away (~5 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.