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FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Lock Cho Apartment

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Mar 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Lock Cho Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena). Units have recently transacted around S$510k (S$358 psf), from 42 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about Lock Cho Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Lock Cho Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena).

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$358 psf
Last transacted
Mar 2006
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Lock Cho Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$510k (S$358 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$510k

recent · 42 sales on record

Median PSF

S$358 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,296

124 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2006.

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What has recently sold at Lock Cho Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Lock Cho Apartment has 42 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$156,300,000 in Mar 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2006S$156,300,000253,664S$616 psf
Mar 2005S$445,0001,485S$300 psf
Jun 2004S$400,0001,410S$284 psf
Oct 2003S$510,0001,485S$343 psf
Nov 2002S$505,0001,410S$358 psf
Oct 2002S$575,0001,485S$387 psf
Jul 2002S$465,0001,485S$313 psf
Jun 2002S$510,0001,485S$343 psf
May 2002S$560,0001,485S$377 psf
Jul 2001S$600,0001,410S$426 psf
Jul 2001S$585,0001,485S$394 psf
Mar 2001S$620,0001,485S$417 psf

42 sales and 124 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.

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Where is Lock Cho Apartment and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Lock Cho Apartment is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Lock Cho Apartment is a freehold apartment.

LOCK CHO APARTMENT is located at 49 Jalan Raja Udang, Singapore 329210. 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 Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 772m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation.

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How far is Lock Cho Apartment from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Lock Cho Apartment is Toa Payoh MRT, about 772 m away (~12 min walk). 3 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.

  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km513 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority539 m
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km900 m
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.2 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 828 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 468 mPark: Novena Rise Pk · 371 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Lock Cho Apartment?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Lock Cho Apartment (~S$510k) needs about S$3,733/mo in income and S$1,718/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$510k) 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$9,900

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$128k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,718/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,733/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Frequently asked questions about Lock Cho Apartment

What is the price at Lock Cho Apartment?

Units at Lock Cho Apartment have recently transacted around S$510k (S$358 psf), from 42 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Lock Cho Apartment freehold or leasehold?

Lock Cho Apartment is freehold.

What is the rental yield at Lock Cho Apartment?

Gross rental yield at Lock Cho Apartment is about 3.0%, based on median current rents and prices.

What is the nearest MRT to Lock Cho Apartment?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Lock Cho Apartment is Toa Payoh MRT, about 772 m away (~12 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Lock Cho Apartment?

Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of Lock Cho Apartment — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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