Equatorial Apartments
Equatorial Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Marine Parade) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 61 units across 4 blocks. Across 60 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.65M (S$1,462 psf, ~2,497 sqft). There are 4 units for sale from S$4.08M to S$6.00M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1981 |
| Developer | EQUATORIAL COOL PTE LTD |
| Units | 61 in 4 blocks |
| District and area | District 15 · Marine Parade · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Katong Park MRT, 204 m (~3 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,462 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at Equatorial Apartments?
Equatorial Apartments has 4 units listed for sale, asking S$4.08M to S$6.00M, and 7 units for rent at a median of S$1,700 a month.
For sale
4 listings
S$4.08M – S$6.00M
For rent
7 listings
S$1,700 – S$12,000 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 2 | S$4.08M–S$4.10M | — |
| 4-bedroom | 2 | S$5.90M–S$6.00M | — |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Equatorial Apartments?
Floor plans for Equatorial Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 60 URA caveats, units range from 2,411 sqft to 5,565 sqft, and the middle half are 2,411 sqft to 2,497 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 1,378 sqft to 1,410 sqft | S$4.08M |
| 4-bedroom | 2,497 sqft to 3,348 sqft | S$5.90M |
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Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Equatorial Apartments?
Units have recently transacted around S$3.65M (S$1,462 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$3.65M
recent · 60 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,462 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$4,455
185 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.5%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2025.
What has recently sold at Equatorial Apartments?
Equatorial Apartments has 60 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$4,700,000 in Apr 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | S$4,700,000 | 2,497 | S$1,882 psf |
| Jan 2024 | S$4,330,000 | 2,497 | S$1,734 psf |
| Oct 2023 | S$4,400,000 | 2,497 | S$1,762 psf |
| Aug 2023 | S$4,550,000 | 2,497 | S$1,822 psf |
| Feb 2023 | S$4,450,000 | 2,497 | S$1,782 psf |
| Jun 2021 | S$3,950,000 | 2,411 | S$1,638 psf |
| May 2021 | S$3,650,000 | 2,497 | S$1,462 psf |
| Feb 2020 | S$3,500,000 | 2,411 | S$1,452 psf |
| Jun 2017 | S$2,775,000 | 2,497 | S$1,111 psf |
| Mar 2017 | S$2,750,000 | 2,497 | S$1,101 psf |
| Mar 2016 | S$2,750,000 | 2,411 | S$1,141 psf |
| Mar 2013 | S$3,100,000 | 2,411 | S$1,286 psf |
60 sales and 185 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Equatorial Apartments rising?
The median transacted PSF at Equatorial Apartments has risen 317% over the past 20 years (2003–2023), from S$427 psf to S$1,782 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,782 psf | S$4.45M | 3 | +21.9% |
| 2021 | S$1,462 psf | S$3.65M | 2 | +32.8% |
| 2017 | S$1,101 psf | S$2.75M | 2 | -14.4% |
| 2013 | S$1,286 psf | S$3.10M | 2 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | S$1,161 psf | S$2.80M | 5 | +33.0% |
| 2009 | S$873 psf | S$2.18M | 2 | -7.9% |
| 2007 | S$948 psf | S$2.52M | 4 | +70.2% |
| 2006 | S$557 psf | S$1.35M | 4 | +26.6% |
| 2005 | S$440 psf | S$1.10M | 4 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | S$427 psf | S$1.14M | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Equatorial Apartments a good investment?
Of 22 units at Equatorial Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 91% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 4.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
91%
of 22 resales here
Median gain
28%
gross, before costs
Median hold
4.3 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Equatorial Apartments with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Equatorial Apartments and what's nearby?
Equatorial Apartments is located in Marine Parade, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Equatorial Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1981. It was developed by EQUATORIAL COOL PTE LTD. The development has 61 residential units. It sits on a land area of 8,359 sqm and has a gross floor area of 17,555 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.
EQUATORIAL APARTMENTS is located at 52 Meyer Road, Singapore 437872. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Marine Parade. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Katong Park MRT, approximately 204m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, Blk 4A Jalan Batu for food options, and Katong Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, Playground, and Swimming pool.
How far is Equatorial Apartments from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Equatorial Apartments is Katong Park MRT, about 204 m away (~3 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km.
Getting around
- Katong Park MRT204 m · ~3 min
Schools nearby
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km598 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km876 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Equatorial Apartments and how big is the development?
Equatorial Apartments was developed by EQUATORIAL COOL PTE LTD, with 61 units.
- Developer
- EQUATORIAL COOL PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 4
- Land area
- 8,359 sqm (89,975 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 17,555 sqm (188,960 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.10
What facilities does Equatorial Apartments have?
Equatorial Apartments has 3 facilities, including Covered car park, Playground, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at Equatorial Apartments?
Buying a unit at Equatorial Apartments (~S$3.65M) needs about S$26,719/mo in income and S$12,293/mo in repayments, after S$158,600 stamp duty and a S$913k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.65M) 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$158,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$913k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$12,293/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$26,719/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Equatorial Apartments?
9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Equatorial Apartments 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.
Thinking about Equatorial Apartments? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Equatorial Apartments's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Equatorial Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Equatorial Apartments
Is Equatorial Apartments freehold?⌄
Yes. Equatorial Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Equatorial Apartments?⌄
Equatorial Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1981, so it is about 45 years old.
Is Equatorial Apartments a good investment?⌄
Of 22 units at Equatorial Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 91% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 4.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Equatorial Apartments an EC?⌄
No. Equatorial Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Equatorial Apartments?⌄
Equatorial Apartments was developed by EQUATORIAL COOL PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Equatorial Apartments?⌄
Units at Equatorial Apartments have recently sold for around S$3.65M (S$1,462 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 4 units are listed for sale from S$4.08M to S$6.00M.
Where is Equatorial Apartments located?⌄
Equatorial Apartments is at 52 Meyer Road, Singapore 437872, in Marine Parade (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Katong Park MRT, about 204 m away.
How many units are there in Equatorial Apartments?⌄
Equatorial Apartments has 61 units in 4 blocks.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Equatorial Apartments?⌄
For a unit around S$3.65M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$26,719/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$12,293/mo after a S$913k (25%) downpayment and S$158,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Equatorial Apartments going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Equatorial Apartments has risen about 317% between 2003 and 2023, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.