FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Geylang)

Joo Chiat Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 October 2026Data through Jan 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Joo Chiat Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 1986, with 24 units across 2 blocks. Across 46 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.49M (S$1,115 psf, ~1,238 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$1.00M to S$3.85M.

Key facts about Joo Chiat Mansions
TenureFreehold
TOP year1986
Units24 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 15 · Geylang · RCR
Nearest MRTEunos MRT, 640 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,115 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Joo Chiat Mansions has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$1.00M to S$3.85M, and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$5,600 a month.

For sale

5 listings

S$1.00M – S$3.85M

For rent

1 listing

S$5,600 – S$5,600 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom1S$1.00M–S$1.00M—
3-bedroom1S$2.25M–S$2.25M—
4-bedroom3S$2.88M–S$3.85M—

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Joo Chiat Mansions aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 46 URA caveats, units range from 1,238 sqft to 1,808 sqft, and the middle half are 1,238 sqft to 1,270 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom506 sqftS$1.00M
3-bedroom1,335 sqftS$2.25M
4-bedroom1,453 sqft to 1,800 sqftS$2.88M
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 Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.49M (S$1,115 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.49M

recent · 46 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,115 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,631

64 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.1%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Joo Chiat Mansions has 46 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,440,000 in Jan 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jan 2025S$2,440,0001,808S$1,349 psf
Jan 2023S$2,440,0001,808S$1,349 psf
May 2022S$1,750,0001,238S$1,414 psf
Apr 2022S$1,700,0001,238S$1,373 psf
Sept 2021S$1,638,0001,238S$1,323 psf
Jul 2021S$1,490,0001,238S$1,204 psf
Apr 2021S$1,380,0001,238S$1,115 psf
Sept 2020S$1,380,0001,238S$1,115 psf
Oct 2019S$1,950,0001,808S$1,078 psf
Oct 2017S$1,080,0001,238S$872 psf
Jan 2016S$1,125,0001,238S$909 psf
Oct 2015S$1,130,0001,238S$913 psf

46 sales and 64 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Joo Chiat Mansions rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Joo Chiat Mansions has risen 211% over the past 22 years (2000–2022), from S$441 psf to S$1,373 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2022S$1,373 psfS$1.70M2+14.0%
2021S$1,204 psfS$1.49M3+34.2%
2015S$897 psfS$1.11M2+15.6%
2012S$776 psfS$960k2+14.1%
2011S$680 psfS$1.23M3+20.6%
2010S$564 psfS$800k4-31.3%
2009S$821 psfS$1.04M4+66.5%
2008S$493 psfS$610k2+42.5%
2001S$346 psfS$510k2-21.5%
2000S$441 psfS$546k4—

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

6

Is Joo Chiat Mansions a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 21 units at Joo Chiat Mansions that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2023), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 55% over a median 9.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

86%

of 21 resales here

Median gain

55%

gross, before costs

Median hold

9.8 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Joo Chiat Mansions 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 Joo Chiat Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Joo Chiat Mansions is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Joo Chiat Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1986. The development has 24 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,543 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,158 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

JOO CHIAT MANSIONS is located at 185 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427303. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Eunos MRT, approximately 640m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Dunman Food Centre for food options, and Joo Chiat Terrace Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park.

8

How far is Joo Chiat Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Joo Chiat Mansions is Eunos MRT, about 640 m away (~10 min walk). 2 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.

  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority294 m
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km996 m
  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.1 km
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 997 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 642 mHawker centre: Dunman Food Centre · 597 mPark: Joo Chiat Terrace Pk · 298 m

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

9

Who built Joo Chiat Mansions and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Joo Chiat Mansions was developed by —, with 24 units.

Blocks
2
Land area
1,543 sqm (16,609 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,158 sqm (23,228 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Joo Chiat Mansions have?

Key Takeaway

Joo Chiat Mansions has 1 facility, including Covered car park.

Covered car park
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Joo Chiat Mansions (~S$1.49M) needs about S$10,907/mo in income and S$5,018/mo in repayments, after S$44,200 stamp duty and a S$373k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.49M) 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$44,200

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$373k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,018/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,907/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Joo Chiat Mansions?

Key Takeaway

10,154 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Joo Chiat Mansions sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

10,154

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

62,704

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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Joo Chiat Mansions's own transactions.

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Is Joo Chiat Mansions a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about Joo Chiat Mansions

Is Joo Chiat Mansions freehold?⌄

Yes. Joo Chiat Mansions is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Joo Chiat Mansions?⌄

Joo Chiat Mansions was completed (obtained TOP) in 1986, so it is about 40 years old.

Is Joo Chiat Mansions a good investment?⌄

Of 21 units at Joo Chiat Mansions that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2023), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 55% over a median 9.8-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.1%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Joo Chiat Mansions an EC?⌄

No. Joo Chiat Mansions is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Joo Chiat Mansions?⌄

Units at Joo Chiat Mansions have recently sold for around S$1.49M (S$1,115 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$1.00M to S$3.85M.

Where is Joo Chiat Mansions located?⌄

Joo Chiat Mansions is at 185 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427303, in Geylang (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Eunos MRT, about 640 m away.

How many units are there in Joo Chiat Mansions?⌄

Joo Chiat Mansions has 24 units in 2 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Joo Chiat Mansions?⌄

For a unit around S$1.49M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,907/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,018/mo after a S$373k (25%) downpayment and S$44,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Joo Chiat Mansions going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Joo Chiat Mansions has risen about 211% between 2000 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Joo Chiat Mansions?⌄

Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Joo Chiat Mansions. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.