FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Singapore River)

Kim Seng Plaza

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Nov 2004 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kim Seng Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Singapore River) that obtained TOP in 1980, with 97 units across 1 block. Across 13 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$508k (S$565 psf, ~861 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Kim Seng Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Kim Seng Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Singapore River) that obtained TOP in 1980, with 97 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1980
Developer
LIPPO REAL ESTATE PTE LIMITED
Total units
97
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (Singapore River)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$565 psf
Last transacted
Nov 2004
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kim Seng Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$508k (S$565 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$508k

recent · 13 sales on record

Median PSF

S$565 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,400

76 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2004.

3

What has recently sold at Kim Seng Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Kim Seng Plaza has 13 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$507,000 in Nov 2004 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Nov 2004S$507,000861S$589 psf
Feb 2004S$508,000861S$590 psf
Aug 2003S$435,000861S$505 psf
May 2002S$485,000861S$563 psf
Oct 2000S$720,0001,206S$597 psf
Dec 1999S$850,0001,378S$617 psf
Dec 1999S$550,000861S$639 psf
Jul 1999S$638,0001,206S$529 psf
May 1999S$410,000861S$476 psf
Apr 1996S$610,000861S$708 psf
Mar 1996S$778,0001,378S$565 psf
May 1995S$450,800861S$524 psf

13 sales and 76 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Kim Seng Plaza rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kim Seng Plaza has risen 13% over the past 9 years (19952004), from S$523 psf to S$589 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2004S$589 psfS$507k2+11.3%
1999S$529 psfS$550k4-6.4%
1996S$565 psfS$610k2+8.0%
1995S$523 psfS$451k2

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

5

How many property agents are active around Kim Seng Plaza?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Kim Seng Plaza sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across 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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Where is Kim Seng Plaza and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kim Seng Plaza is located in Singapore River, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Kim Seng Plaza is a freehold apartment completed in 1980. It was developed by LIPPO REAL ESTATE PTE LIMITED. The development has 97 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,232 sqm and has a gross floor area of 14,649 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

KIM SENG PLAZA is located at 100 Kim Seng Road, Singapore 239427. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Singapore River. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 114m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation.

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Who built Kim Seng Plaza and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kim Seng Plaza was developed by LIPPO REAL ESTATE PTE LIMITED, with 97 units over up to 35 storeys.

Developer
LIPPO REAL ESTATE PTE LIMITED
Floors
35 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
5,232 sqm (56,317 sqft)
Gross floor area
14,649 sqm (157,680 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Kim Seng Plaza from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kim Seng Plaza is Great World MRT, about 114 m away (~2 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 priority286 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.8 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Great World · 183 mSupermarket: The Butcher's Dog Pte. Ltd. · 183 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 275 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 82 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Kim Seng Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kim Seng Plaza (~S$508k) needs about S$3,719/mo in income and S$1,711/mo in repayments, after S$9,840 stamp duty and a S$127k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$508k) 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$9,840

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$127k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,711/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,719/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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

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Is Kim Seng Plaza a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kim Seng Plaza

How much does a unit at Kim Seng Plaza cost?

Units at Kim Seng Plaza have recently transacted around S$508k (S$565 psf), from 13 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 Seng Plaza?

For a unit around S$508k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,719/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,711/mo after a S$127k (25%) downpayment and S$9,840 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kim Seng Plaza a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.3%; median PSF has risen about 13% since 1995. 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 Seng Plaza going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kim Seng Plaza has risen about 13% between 1995 and 2004, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kim Seng Plaza freehold or leasehold?

Kim Seng Plaza is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kim Seng Plaza built and who developed it?

Kim Seng Plaza obtained TOP in 1980, developed by LIPPO REAL ESTATE PTE LIMITED, with 97 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Kim Seng Plaza?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kim Seng Plaza is Great World MRT, about 114 m away (~2 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kim Seng Plaza?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Kim Seng Plaza — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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