FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Futura

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

Futura is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1976, with 72 units across 3 blocks. Across 31 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$653 psf, ~2,756 sqft). There are 21 units for sale from S$4.68M to S$12.80M.

Key facts about Futura
TenureFreehold
TOP year1976
Units72 in 3 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · River Valley · CCR
Nearest MRTGreat World MRT, 497 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$653 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2006
1

What's for sale and for rent at Futura?

Key Takeaway

Futura has 21 units listed for sale, asking S$4.68M to S$12.80M (median S$4,452 psf), and 5 units for rent at a median of S$23,000 a month.

For sale

21 listings

S$4.68M – S$12.80M

For rent

5 listings

S$15,000 – S$25,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom4S$4.68M–S$5.00MS$3,422 psf
3-bedroom4S$7.38M–S$8.30MS$4,087 psf
4-bedroom13S$10.50M–S$12.80MS$4,667 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Futura?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Futura aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 31 URA caveats, units range from 2,669 sqft to 215,323 sqft, and the middle half are 2,756 sqft to 2,756 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom1,367 sqftS$4.68M · S$3,422 psf
3-bedroom1,830 sqftS$7.38M · S$4,087 psf
4-bedroom2,249 sqft to 2,691 sqftS$10.50M · S$4,667 psf
sqm ↔ sq ft converter

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Futura →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Futura?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$653 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.80M

recent · 31 sales on record

Median PSF

S$653 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,500

136 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$4,452 psf — about 582% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2006.

4

What has recently sold at Futura?

Key Takeaway

Futura has 31 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$287,300,000 in Oct 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Oct 2006S$287,300,000215,323S$1,334 psf
Dec 2005S$2,280,0002,756S$827 psf
Aug 2005S$4,250,0008,396S$506 psf
Aug 2005S$1,750,0002,756S$635 psf
Apr 2005S$1,750,0002,756S$635 psf
Jul 2004S$1,800,0002,756S$653 psf
Mar 2004S$1,880,0002,756S$682 psf
Oct 2002S$1,580,0002,756S$573 psf
Jul 2002S$1,625,0002,669S$609 psf
Jul 2001S$1,800,0002,756S$653 psf
Sept 2000S$2,300,0002,756S$835 psf
Aug 2000S$2,320,0002,756S$842 psf

31 sales and 136 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Futura rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Futura has fallen 17% over the past 10 years (1995–2005), from S$762 psf to S$635 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2005S$635 psfS$1.75M4-2.8%
2004S$653 psfS$1.80M2+14.0%
2002S$573 psfS$1.58M2-31.4%
2000S$835 psfS$2.30M2+8.0%
1999S$773 psfS$2.13M4+37.5%
1998S$562 psfS$1.55M4-32.7%
1996S$835 psfS$2.30M3+9.6%
1995S$762 psfS$2.10M7—

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

6

Is Futura a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Futura has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,819 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.7%. Units listed now ask about 582% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 9 sold for more

80%

of 13,819 private resales

Median gain

19%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

Futura has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 9 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Futura and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Futura is a freehold apartment completed in 1976. The development has 72 residential units. It sits on a land area of 8,086 sqm and has a gross floor area of 22,624 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

FUTURA is located at 14 Leonie Hill Road, Singapore 239193. 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 Great World MRT, approximately 497m away, around 8 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 Futura from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Futura is Great World MRT, about 497 m away (~8 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 priority496 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: 111 Somerset · 399 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 399 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 752 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 518 m

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

9

Who built Futura and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Futura was developed by —, with 72 units over up to 35 storeys.

Floors
35 storeys
Blocks
3
Land area
8,086 sqm (87,037 sqft)
Gross floor area
22,624 sqm (243,522 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Futura?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Futura (~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

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around Futura?

Key Takeaway

8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Futura 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 Futura's own transactions.

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

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

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12

Frequently asked questions about Futura

Is Futura freehold?⌄

Yes. Futura is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Futura?⌄

Futura was completed (obtained TOP) in 1976, so it is about 50 years old.

Is Futura a good investment?⌄

Futura has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 9, 80% of 13,819 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.7%. Units listed now ask about 582% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Futura an EC?⌄

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

What is the price of a condo at Futura?⌄

Units at Futura have recently sold for around S$1.80M (S$653 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 21 units are listed for sale from S$4.68M to S$12.80M.

Where is Futura located?⌄

Futura is at 14 Leonie Hill Road, Singapore 239193, in River Valley (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Great World MRT, about 497 m away.

How many units are there in Futura?⌄

Futura has 72 units in 3 blocks, up to 35 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Futura?⌄

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 Futura going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Futura has fallen about 17% between 1995 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 Futura?⌄

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