FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Serangoon)

Fragrant Gardens

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

Fragrant Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Serangoon) that obtained TOP in 1991, with 37 units across 2 blocks. Across 39 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$979 psf, ~1,163 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$1.90M to S$1.90M.

Key facts about Fragrant Gardens
TenureFreehold
TOP year1991
DeveloperNOVO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Units37 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 19 · Serangoon · OCR
Nearest MRTBartley MRT, 480 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$979 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Fragrant Gardens has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$1.90M to S$1.90M (median S$1,649 psf), and 4 units for rent at a median of S$1,200 a month.

For sale

3 listings

S$1.90M – S$1.90M

For rent

4 listings

S$1,200 – S$3,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom3S$1.90M–S$1.90MS$1,649 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Fragrant Gardens aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 39 URA caveats, units range from 850 sqft to 1,711 sqft, and the middle half are 850 sqft to 1,249 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
3-bedroom1,152 sqftS$1.90M · S$1,649 psf

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Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$979 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.05M

recent · 39 sales on record

Median PSF

S$979 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,344

155 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,649 psf — about 68% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Fragrant Gardens has 39 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,118,000 in Aug 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2025S$1,118,000850S$1,315 psf
Jun 2025S$1,050,000850S$1,235 psf
Apr 2025S$1,860,0001,249S$1,490 psf
Nov 2024S$1,488,8881,163S$1,281 psf
Apr 2021S$1,220,0001,206S$1,012 psf
Oct 2020S$890,000850S$1,047 psf
Sept 2017S$810,000850S$953 psf
Jul 2017S$1,050,0001,206S$871 psf
Jun 2016S$888,0001,163S$764 psf
Feb 2016S$1,102,0001,496S$737 psf
Aug 2015S$1,040,0001,249S$833 psf
Jul 2013S$1,180,0001,206S$979 psf

39 sales and 155 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Fragrant Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Fragrant Gardens has risen 135% over the past 30 years (19952025), from S$560 psf to S$1,315 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,315 psfS$1.12M3+51.0%
2017S$871 psfS$810k2+18.2%
2016S$737 psfS$888k2+1.1%
2010S$729 psfS$620k2+18.2%
2008S$617 psfS$525k2+16.4%
2007S$530 psfS$610k3+0.2%
1999S$529 psfS$450k2+23.9%
1998S$427 psfS$642k2-27.1%
1996S$586 psfS$723k3+4.6%
1995S$560 psfS$675k4

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

6

Is Fragrant Gardens a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 17 units at Fragrant Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 88% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 68% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

88%

of 17 resales here

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.9 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Fragrant Gardens 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 Fragrant Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Fragrant Gardens is located in Serangoon, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Fragrant Gardens is a freehold apartment completed in 1991. It was developed by NOVO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 37 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,558 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,020 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

FRAGRANT GARDENS is located at 357 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534959. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Serangoon. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Bartley MRT, approximately 480m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, and Lorong Ong Lye Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park.

8

How far is Fragrant Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Fragrant Gardens is Bartley MRT, about 480 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km383 m
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km626 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority676 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km841 m
  • Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Nex · 919 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 570 mPark: Lorong Ong Lye Park · 144 m

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

9

Who built Fragrant Gardens and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Fragrant Gardens was developed by NOVO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, with 37 units over up to 4 storeys.

Developer
NOVO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Floors
4 storeys
Blocks
2
Land area
3,558 sqm (38,298 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,020 sqm (54,035 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Fragrant Gardens have?

Key Takeaway

Fragrant Gardens has 1 facility, including Basement car park.

Basement car park
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Fragrant Gardens (~S$1.05M) needs about S$7,686/mo in income and S$3,536/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.05M) 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$26,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$263k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,536/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,686/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Fragrant Gardens?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Fragrant Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 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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Recent units at Fragrant Gardens sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Fragrant Gardens

Is Fragrant Gardens freehold?

Yes. Fragrant Gardens is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Fragrant Gardens?

Fragrant Gardens was completed (obtained TOP) in 1991, so it is about 35 years old.

Is Fragrant Gardens a good investment?

Of 17 units at Fragrant Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2025), 88% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 68% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Fragrant Gardens an EC?

No. Fragrant Gardens is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Fragrant Gardens?

Fragrant Gardens was developed by NOVO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Fragrant Gardens?

Units at Fragrant Gardens have recently sold for around S$1.05M (S$979 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$1.90M to S$1.90M.

Where is Fragrant Gardens located?

Fragrant Gardens is at 357 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534959, in Serangoon (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Bartley MRT, about 480 m away.

How many units are there in Fragrant Gardens?

Fragrant Gardens has 37 units in 2 blocks, up to 4 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Fragrant Gardens?

For a unit around S$1.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,686/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,536/mo after a S$263k (25%) downpayment and S$26,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Fragrant Gardens going up?

The median price per square foot at Fragrant Gardens has risen about 135% between 1995 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Fragrant Gardens?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Fragrant Gardens. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.