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FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Emerald Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Nov 2020 (URA)
Quick Summary

Emerald Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1982, with 4 units across 2 blocks. Units have recently transacted around S$2.17M (S$622 psf), from 5 sales on record. There are 2 units for sale from S$3.69M to S$4.96M.

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What are the key facts about Emerald Apartments?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Emerald Apartments?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at Emerald Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Emerald Apartments has 5 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,880,000 in Nov 2020 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Nov 2020S$2,880,0001,744S$1,652 psf
Dec 2005S$1,820,0003,488S$522 psf
Jul 2005S$805,0001,744S$462 psf
Aug 2002S$2,300,0003,488S$659 psf
Aug 1997S$2,170,0003,488S$622 psf

5 sales and 16 rentals on record since Aug 1997. Source: URA.

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What bedroom types are available at Emerald Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Emerald Apartments has 2 units listed for sale, spanning 1–3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$3.69M–S$3.69M
3-bedroom1S$4.96M–S$4.96M
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Where is Emerald Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Emerald Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: The Centrepoint · 352 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 445 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 753 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 456 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Emerald Apartments?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.17M) 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$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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Frequently asked questions about Emerald Apartments

What is the price at Emerald Apartments?

Units at Emerald Apartments have recently transacted around S$2.17M (S$622 psf), from 5 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Emerald Apartments freehold or leasehold?

Emerald Apartments is freehold.

When was Emerald Apartments built?

Emerald Apartments obtained TOP in 1982.

How many units are for sale at Emerald Apartments?

There are 2 units for sale at Emerald Apartments, from S$3.69M to S$4.96M.

What is the rental yield at Emerald Apartments?

Gross rental yield at Emerald Apartments is about 1.7%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Emerald Apartments?

Emerald Apartments has 4 units across 2 blocks.

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.

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