Chong Kim Apartment
Chong Kim Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1982, with 25 units across 1 block. Across 15 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$682k (S$516 psf, ~1,173 sqft).
What are the key facts about Chong Kim Apartment?
Chong Kim Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1982, with 25 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1982
- Developer
- WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD
- Total units
- 25
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 11 (Novena)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$516 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2011
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Chong Kim Apartment?
Units have recently transacted around S$682k (S$516 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$682k
recent · 15 sales on record
Median PSF
S$516 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,425
50 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2011.
What has recently sold at Chong Kim Apartment?
Chong Kim Apartment has 15 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$41,100,000 in May 2011 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | S$41,100,000 | 31,560 | S$1,302 psf |
| Mar 2010 | S$950,000 | 1,173 | S$810 psf |
| Jul 2009 | S$760,000 | 1,173 | S$648 psf |
| Apr 2007 | S$738,000 | 1,206 | S$612 psf |
| Nov 2006 | S$930,000 | 2,390 | S$389 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$530,000 | 1,206 | S$440 psf |
| Sept 2005 | S$605,488 | 1,173 | S$516 psf |
| Jan 2004 | S$382,000 | 980 | S$390 psf |
| Aug 2002 | S$400,000 | 980 | S$408 psf |
| Mar 2002 | S$450,000 | 1,173 | S$384 psf |
| May 1997 | S$712,000 | 980 | S$727 psf |
| Nov 1996 | S$682,000 | 980 | S$696 psf |
15 sales and 50 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Chong Kim Apartment rising?
The median transacted PSF at Chong Kim Apartment has fallen 45% over the past 10 years (1996–2006), from S$703 psf to S$389 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | S$389 psf | S$530k | 2 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | S$384 psf | S$400k | 2 | -45.4% |
| 1996 | S$703 psf | S$830k | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Chong Kim Apartment?
5,862 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Chong Kim Apartment sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
5,862
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,333
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Chong Kim Apartment and what's nearby?
Chong Kim Apartment is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Chong Kim Apartment is a freehold apartment completed in 1982. It was developed by WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD. The development has 25 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,566 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,249 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.71.
CHONG KIM APARTMENT is located at 8 Bassein Road, Singapore 309838. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT, approximately 587m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Main entrance.
Who built Chong Kim Apartment and how big is the development?
Chong Kim Apartment was developed by WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD, with 25 units.
- Developer
- WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,566 sqm (16,856 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 4,249 sqm (45,736 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.71
How far is Chong Kim Apartment from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Chong Kim Apartment is Novena MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Novena MRT587 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km988 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.1 km
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.2 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Chong Kim Apartment have?
Chong Kim Apartment has 1 facility, including Main entrance.
What does it cost to own a unit at Chong Kim Apartment?
Buying a unit at Chong Kim Apartment (~S$682k) needs about S$4,992/mo in income and S$2,297/mo in repayments, after S$15,060 stamp duty and a S$171k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$15,060
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$171k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,297/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,992/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Chong Kim Apartment's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Chong Kim Apartment sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Chong Kim Apartment
How much does a unit at Chong Kim Apartment cost?⌄
Units at Chong Kim Apartment have recently transacted around S$682k (S$516 psf), from 15 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Chong Kim Apartment?⌄
For a unit around S$682k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,992/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,297/mo after a S$171k (25%) downpayment and S$15,060 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Chong Kim Apartment a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.5%; median PSF has fallen about 45% 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 Chong Kim Apartment going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Chong Kim Apartment has fallen about 45% between 1996 and 2006, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Chong Kim Apartment freehold or leasehold?⌄
Chong Kim Apartment is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Chong Kim Apartment built and who developed it?⌄
Chong Kim Apartment obtained TOP in 1982, developed by WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD, with 25 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Chong Kim Apartment?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Chong Kim Apartment is Novena MRT, about 587 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Chong Kim Apartment?⌄
St. Joseph's Institution Junior is within 1 km of Chong Kim Apartment — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.