FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Furama Tower

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 October 2026Data through Jul 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Furama Tower is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 33 units across 1 block. Across 17 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.13M (S$704 psf, ~2,013 sqft). There are 7 units for sale from S$5.50M to S$6.70M.

Key facts about Furama Tower
TenureFreehold
TOP year1981
DeveloperSB (ORCHARD) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (SOILBUILD)
Units33 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · River Valley · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 554 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$704 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2006
1

What's for sale and for rent at Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

Furama Tower has 7 units listed for sale, asking S$5.50M to S$6.70M (median S$2,978 psf), and 5 units for rent at a median of S$14,500 a month.

For sale

7 listings

S$5.50M – S$6.70M

For rent

5 listings

S$13,600 – S$14,600 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
4-bedroom7S$5.50M–S$6.70MS$2,978 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Furama Tower aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 17 URA caveats, units range from 1,066 sqft to 52,378 sqft, and the middle half are 1,066 sqft to 2,013 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
4-bedroom2,012 sqft to 2,250 sqftS$5.50M · S$2,978 psf
sqm ↔ sq ft converter

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.13M (S$704 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.13M

recent · 17 sales on record

Median PSF

S$704 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,750

82 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,978 psf — about 323% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2006.

4

What has recently sold at Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

Furama Tower has 17 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$76,000,000 in Jul 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2006S$76,000,00052,378S$1,451 psf
Sept 2005S$750,0001,066S$704 psf
Jun 2005S$1,300,0002,013S$646 psf
Jun 2003S$750,0002,250S$333 psf
Sept 2002S$850,0001,066S$798 psf
Aug 2000S$1,850,0002,013S$919 psf
Dec 1999S$1,980,0002,013S$984 psf
Sept 1999S$1,060,0001,066S$995 psf
Aug 1999S$1,570,0002,013S$780 psf
Apr 1999S$1,320,0002,013S$656 psf
Mar 1999S$1,130,0002,013S$561 psf
Dec 1998S$550,0001,066S$516 psf

17 sales and 82 rentals on record since Jan 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Furama Tower rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Furama Tower has fallen 30% over the past 9 years (1996–2005), from S$920 psf to S$646 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2005S$646 psfS$750k2-17.2%
1999S$780 psfS$1.32M5-21.6%
1997S$995 psfS$1.13M3+8.2%
1996S$920 psfS$980k2—

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

6

Is Furama Tower a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 11 units at Furama Tower that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2011), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 431% over a median 7.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 323% 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

100%

of 11 resales here

Median gain

431%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.6 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Furama Tower 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 Furama Tower and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Furama Tower is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Furama Tower is a freehold apartment completed in 1981. It was developed by SB (ORCHARD) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (SOILBUILD). The development has 33 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,142 sqm and has a gross floor area of 8,789 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

FURAMA TOWER is located at 22 Leonie Hill Road, Singapore 239195. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Somerset MRT, approximately 554m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include 111 Somerset for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Furama Tower from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Furama Tower is Somerset MRT, about 554 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is 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.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority557 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: 111 Somerset · 365 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 365 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 814 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 471 m

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

9

Who built Furama Tower and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Furama Tower was developed by SB (ORCHARD) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (SOILBUILD), with 33 units.

Developer
SB (ORCHARD) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (SOILBUILD)
Blocks
1
Land area
3,142 sqm (33,820 sqft)
Gross floor area
8,789 sqm (94,604 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Furama Tower (~S$1.13M) needs about S$8,272/mo in income and S$3,806/mo in repayments, after S$29,800 stamp duty and a S$283k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.13M) 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$29,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$283k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,806/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,272/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around Furama Tower?

Key Takeaway

8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Furama Tower sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,856

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

69,296

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Furama Tower's own transactions.

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Is Furama Tower a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Furama Tower sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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12

Frequently asked questions about Furama Tower

Is Furama Tower freehold?⌄

Yes. Furama Tower is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Furama Tower?⌄

Furama Tower was completed (obtained TOP) in 1981, so it is about 45 years old.

Is Furama Tower a good investment?⌄

Of 11 units at Furama Tower that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2011), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 431% over a median 7.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 323% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Furama Tower an EC?⌄

No. Furama Tower is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Furama Tower?⌄

Furama Tower was developed by SB (ORCHARD) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (SOILBUILD).

What is the price of a condo at Furama Tower?⌄

Units at Furama Tower have recently sold for around S$1.13M (S$704 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 7 units are listed for sale from S$5.50M to S$6.70M.

Where is Furama Tower located?⌄

Furama Tower is at 22 Leonie Hill Road, Singapore 239195, in River Valley (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 554 m away.

How many units are there in Furama Tower?⌄

Furama Tower has 33 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Furama Tower?⌄

For a unit around S$1.13M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,272/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,806/mo after a S$283k (25%) downpayment and S$29,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Furama Tower going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Furama Tower has fallen about 30% between 1996 and 2005, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Furama Tower?⌄

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Furama Tower. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.