FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Kallang)

Emerald East

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Sept 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Emerald East is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 52 units across 1 block. Across 125 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,638 psf, ~1,195 sqft).

Key facts about Emerald East
TenureFreehold
TOP year1999
DeveloperHOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD
Units52 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 15 · Kallang · RCR
Nearest MRTKatong Park MRT, 333 m (~5 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,638 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Emerald East?

Key Takeaway

No units at Emerald East 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 →

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Emerald East?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Emerald East aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 125 URA caveats, units range from 915 sqft to 2,293 sqft, and the middle half are 926 sqft to 1,916 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Emerald East?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,638 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.80M

recent · 125 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,638 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,340

221 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Emerald East?

Key Takeaway

Emerald East has 125 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,900,000 in Sept 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2025S$1,900,000980S$1,940 psf
Apr 2025S$3,700,0001,959S$1,889 psf
Aug 2024S$2,188,8881,195S$1,832 psf
Aug 2023S$2,150,0001,216S$1,768 psf
Apr 2023S$3,138,0001,916S$1,638 psf
Jul 2022S$1,720,000980S$1,756 psf
Jul 2022S$1,800,0001,195S$1,507 psf
Feb 2022S$1,540,000926S$1,664 psf
Dec 2021S$1,775,0001,109S$1,601 psf
Jul 2021S$2,950,0002,045S$1,442 psf
Apr 2021S$1,435,000926S$1,550 psf
Apr 2021S$1,780,0001,195S$1,490 psf

125 sales and 221 rentals on record since Apr 1998. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Emerald East rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Emerald East has risen 75% over the past 14 years (20112025), from S$1,080 psf to S$1,889 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,889 psfS$1.90M2+15.3%
2023S$1,638 psfS$2.15M2-1.6%
2022S$1,664 psfS$1.72M3+11.7%
2021S$1,490 psfS$1.78M5+7.5%
2020S$1,386 psfS$2.75M3+3.9%
2018S$1,334 psfS$1.45M2+6.4%
2017S$1,254 psfS$1.35M7+0.2%
2014S$1,251 psfS$1.25M3+5.3%
2012S$1,188 psfS$1.29M5+10.0%
2011S$1,080 psfS$1.00M2

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

6

Is Emerald East a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 75 units at Emerald East that were bought and later resold (bought from 1998, resold up to 2025), 91% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 6.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

91%

of 75 resales here

Median gain

26%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.9 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Emerald East with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Emerald East and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Emerald East is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Emerald East is a freehold apartment completed in 1999. It was developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD. The development has 52 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,185 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,692 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

EMERALD EAST is located at 8D Tanjong Rhu Road, Singapore 436892. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Katong Park MRT, approximately 333m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 4A Jalan Batu for food options, and Katong Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and Putting Green.

8

How far is Emerald East from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Emerald East is Katong Park MRT, about 333 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Dunman High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km100 m
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km897 m
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.1 km
  • Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kallang Wave Mall · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 865 mHawker centre: Blk 4A Jalan Batu · 305 mPark: Katong Pk · 395 m

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

9

Who built Emerald East and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Emerald East was developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD, with 52 units.

Developer
HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
3,185 sqm (34,283 sqft)
Gross floor area
6,692 sqm (72,032 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
10

What facilities does Emerald East have?

Key Takeaway

Emerald East has 9 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundPutting Green24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Emerald East (~S$1.80M) needs about S$13,177/mo in income and S$6,062/mo in repayments, after S$59,600 stamp duty and a S$450k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.80M) 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$59,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$450k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$6,062/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$13,177/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Emerald East?

Key Takeaway

9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Emerald East sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,527

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

60,936

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15 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 Emerald East

Is Emerald East freehold?

Yes. Emerald East is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Emerald East?

Emerald East was completed (obtained TOP) in 1999, so it is about 27 years old.

Is Emerald East a good investment?

Of 75 units at Emerald East that were bought and later resold (bought from 1998, resold up to 2025), 91% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 6.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Emerald East an EC?

No. Emerald East is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Emerald East?

Emerald East was developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Emerald East?

Units at Emerald East have recently sold for around S$1.80M (S$1,638 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Emerald East located?

Emerald East is at 8D Tanjong Rhu Road, Singapore 436892, in Kallang (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Katong Park MRT, about 333 m away.

How many units are there in Emerald East?

Emerald East has 52 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Emerald East?

For a unit around S$1.80M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$13,177/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$6,062/mo after a S$450k (25%) downpayment and S$59,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Emerald East going up?

The median price per square foot at Emerald East has risen about 75% between 2011 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.