FreeholdRCRDistrict 3 (Bukit Merah)

Kim Tian Plaza

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Sept 2003 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kim Tian Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 3 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 1987. Across 13 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$635k (S$594 psf, ~936 sqft). There is 1 unit for sale from S$2.58M to S$2.58M.

1

What are the key facts about Kim Tian Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Kim Tian Plaza is a freehold apartment in District 3 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 1987.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1987
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 3 (Bukit Merah)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$594 psf
Last transacted
Sept 2003
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Kim Tian Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$635k (S$594 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$635k

recent · 13 sales on record

Median PSF

S$594 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,500

46 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2003.

3

What has recently sold at Kim Tian Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Kim Tian Plaza has 13 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$475,000 in Sept 2003 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2003S$475,000936S$507 psf
Jul 2003S$495,000936S$529 psf
Sept 2002S$700,0001,195S$586 psf
Dec 2000S$668,000936S$713 psf
Jun 1999S$595,000936S$635 psf
Jun 1999S$635,000936S$678 psf
Feb 1999S$500,000936S$534 psf
Dec 1997S$710,0001,195S$594 psf
May 1997S$700,000936S$747 psf
Nov 1996S$708,000936S$756 psf
Aug 1995S$725,0001,367S$530 psf
Jul 1995S$565,000936S$603 psf

13 sales and 46 rentals on record since Jun 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Kim Tian Plaza rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kim Tian Plaza has fallen 16% over the past 8 years (19952003), from S$603 psf to S$507 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2003S$507 psfS$475k2-20.2%
1999S$635 psfS$595k3+6.9%
1997S$594 psfS$700k2-1.5%
1995S$603 psfS$600k3

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 Tian Plaza?

Key Takeaway

7,621 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 3 — where Kim Tian Plaza sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

7,621

District 3 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

38,483

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

What bedroom types are available at Kim Tian Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Kim Tian Plaza has 1 unit listed for sale, spanning 1-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$2.58M–S$2.58M
7

Where is Kim Tian Plaza and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kim Tian Plaza is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Kim Tian Plaza is a freehold apartment completed in 1987. It sits on a land area of 3,790 sqm and has a gross floor area of 11,372 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

KIM TIAN PLAZA is located at 38 Kim Tian Road, Singapore 169262. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 271m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, and Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation.

8

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

Key Takeaway

Kim Tian Plaza was developed by .

Land area
3,790 sqm (40,795 sqft)
Gross floor area
11,372 sqm (122,407 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
9

How far is Kim Tian Plaza from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kim Tian Plaza is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 271 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority353 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km798 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority937 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.0 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 333 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 56 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 343 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 108 m

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

10

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kim Tian Plaza (~S$635k) needs about S$4,648/mo in income and S$2,139/mo in repayments, after S$13,650 stamp duty and a S$159k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$635k) 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$13,650

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$159k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,139/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,648/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Kim Tian Plaza? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kim Tian Plaza

How much does a unit at Kim Tian Plaza cost?

Units at Kim Tian Plaza have recently transacted around S$635k (S$594 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 Tian Plaza?

For a unit around S$635k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,648/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,139/mo after a S$159k (25%) downpayment and S$13,650 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Kim Tian Plaza a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.8%; median PSF has fallen about 16% 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 Tian Plaza going up?

The median transacted PSF at Kim Tian Plaza has fallen about 16% between 1995 and 2003, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Kim Tian Plaza freehold or leasehold?

Kim Tian Plaza is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Kim Tian Plaza built and who developed it?

Kim Tian Plaza obtained TOP in 1987.

How many units are for sale at Kim Tian Plaza?

There is 1 unit for sale at Kim Tian Plaza, from S$2.58M to S$2.58M.

What is the nearest MRT to Kim Tian Plaza?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Kim Tian Plaza is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 271 m away (~4 min walk).

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

Zhangde Primary School, Alexandra Primary School are within 1 km of Kim Tian Plaza — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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