Emerald Apartments
Emerald Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1982, with 4 units across 2 blocks. Across 5 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.17M (S$622 psf, ~3,488 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$4.96M to S$4.96M.
What are the key facts about Emerald Apartments?
Emerald Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1982, with 4 units across 2 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1982
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 4
- Blocks
- 2
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$622 psf
- Last transacted
- Nov 2020
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Emerald Apartments?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.17M (S$622 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.7% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.17M
recent · 5 sales on record
Median PSF
S$622 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,119
16 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.7%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2020.
What has recently sold at Emerald Apartments?
Emerald Apartments has 5 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,880,000 in Nov 2020 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | S$2,880,000 | 1,744 | S$1,652 psf |
| Dec 2005 | S$1,820,000 | 3,488 | S$522 psf |
| Jul 2005 | S$805,000 | 1,744 | S$462 psf |
| Aug 2002 | S$2,300,000 | 3,488 | S$659 psf |
| Aug 1997 | S$2,170,000 | 3,488 | S$622 psf |
5 sales and 16 rentals on record since Aug 1997. Source: URA.
How many property agents are active around Emerald Apartments?
8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Emerald Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,303
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,358
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Emerald Apartments?
Emerald Apartments has 2 units listed for sale, spanning 3-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 2 | S$4.96M–S$4.96M | — |
Where is Emerald Apartments and what's nearby?
Emerald Apartments is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Emerald Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1982. The development has 4 residential units. It sits on a land area of 660 sqm.
EMERALD APARTMENTS is located at 140 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229417. 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 546m away, around 8 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.
Who built Emerald Apartments and how big is the development?
Emerald Apartments was developed by —, with 4 units.
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 660 sqm (7,104 sqft)
How far is Emerald Apartments from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Emerald Apartments is Somerset MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Somerset MRT546 m · ~9 min
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 priority490 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority713 m
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.2 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Emerald Apartments?
Buying a unit at Emerald Apartments (~S$2.17M) needs about S$15,885/mo in income and S$7,308/mo in repayments, after S$78,100 stamp duty and a S$543k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$78,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$543k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$7,308/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$15,885/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Emerald Apartments? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Emerald Apartments's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Emerald Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Apartments
How much does a unit at Emerald Apartments cost?⌄
Units at Emerald Apartments have recently transacted around S$2.17M (S$622 psf), from 5 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Emerald Apartments?⌄
For a unit around S$2.17M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,885/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,308/mo after a S$543k (25%) downpayment and S$78,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Emerald Apartments a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.7%. 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.
Is Emerald Apartments freehold or leasehold?⌄
Emerald Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Emerald Apartments built and who developed it?⌄
Emerald Apartments obtained TOP in 1982, with 4 units across 2 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Emerald Apartments?⌄
There are 2 units for sale at Emerald Apartments, from S$4.96M to S$4.96M.
What is the nearest MRT to Emerald Apartments?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Emerald Apartments is Somerset MRT, about 546 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Emerald Apartments?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of Emerald Apartments — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.