FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Kim Keat Lodge

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kim Keat Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 18 units across 1 block. Across 40 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,004 psf, ~1,259 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Kim Keat Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Kim Keat Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 18 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2000
Developer
LEE HIN REALTY PTE LTD
Total units
18
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,004 psf
Last transacted
May 2024
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kim Keat Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,004 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.27M

recent · 40 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,004 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,430

47 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2024.

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What has recently sold at Kim Keat Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Kim Keat Lodge has 40 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,650,000 in May 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2024S$2,650,0001,830S$1,448 psf
Oct 2023S$1,850,0001,259S$1,469 psf
Feb 2023S$1,700,0001,378S$1,234 psf
May 2021S$2,020,0002,024S$998 psf
Apr 2021S$1,460,0001,259S$1,159 psf
Jan 2021S$1,470,0001,378S$1,067 psf
Oct 2020S$1,265,0001,259S$1,004 psf
Jan 2019S$1,270,0001,259S$1,008 psf
Jul 2017S$1,200,0001,378S$871 psf
Mar 2017S$1,120,0001,259S$889 psf
Feb 2017S$1,188,0001,378S$862 psf
Jul 2015S$1,200,0001,259S$953 psf

40 sales and 47 rentals on record since Sept 1998. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Kim Keat Lodge rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kim Keat Lodge has risen 122% over the past 24 years (19992023), from S$556 psf to S$1,234 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2023S$1,234 psfS$1.70M2+15.7%
2021S$1,067 psfS$1.47M3+22.5%
2017S$871 psfS$1.19M3+25.3%
2010S$695 psfS$958k3+22.4%
2008S$568 psfS$715k2-10.8%
2000S$637 psfS$950k2+14.6%
1999S$556 psfS$748k13

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

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How many property agents are active around Kim Keat Lodge?

Key Takeaway

6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Kim Keat Lodge sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,316

District 12 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

24,253

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Kim Keat Lodge and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kim Keat Lodge is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Kim Keat Lodge is a freehold apartment completed in 2000. It was developed by LEE HIN REALTY PTE LTD. The development has 18 residential units. It sits on a land area of 956 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,678 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

KIM KEAT LODGE is located at 5 Kim Keat Road, Singapore 328843. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT Exit A, approximately 963m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Open car park, Playground, and Swimming pool.

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Who built Kim Keat Lodge and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kim Keat Lodge was developed by LEE HIN REALTY PTE LTD, with 18 units.

Developer
LEE HIN REALTY PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
956 sqm (10,290 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,678 sqm (28,826 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Kim Keat Lodge from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

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

  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority633 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km674 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km945 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.0 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.4 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 1.0 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 203 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 196 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 869 m

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

9

What facilities does Kim Keat Lodge have?

Key Takeaway

Kim Keat Lodge has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Open car park, Playground, Swimming pool.

Barbeque AreaOpen car parkPlaygroundSwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at Kim Keat Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kim Keat Lodge (~S$1.27M) needs about S$9,297/mo in income and S$4,277/mo in repayments, after S$35,400 stamp duty and a S$318k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.27M) 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$35,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$318k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,277/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,297/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Kim Keat Lodge? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Kim Keat Lodge's own transactions.

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Is Kim Keat Lodge a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kim Keat Lodge

How much does a unit at Kim Keat Lodge cost?

Units at Kim Keat Lodge have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,004 psf), from 40 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Kim Keat Lodge?

For a unit around S$1.27M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,297/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,277/mo after a S$318k (25%) downpayment and S$35,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kim Keat Lodge a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.3%; median PSF has risen about 122% since 1999. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Are prices at Kim Keat Lodge going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kim Keat Lodge has risen about 122% between 1999 and 2023, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kim Keat Lodge freehold or leasehold?

Kim Keat Lodge is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kim Keat Lodge built and who developed it?

Kim Keat Lodge obtained TOP in 2000, developed by LEE HIN REALTY PTE LTD, with 18 units across 1 block.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kim Keat Lodge?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Kim Keat Lodge — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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