Lock Cho Apartment
Lock Cho Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena). Across 42 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$510k (S$358 psf, ~1,485 sqft).
What are the key facts about Lock Cho Apartment?
Lock Cho Apartment is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena).
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
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- Developer
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- Total units
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- Blocks
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- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$358 psf
- Last transacted
- Mar 2006
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Lock Cho Apartment?
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.
What has recently sold at Lock Cho Apartment?
Lock Cho Apartment has 42 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$156,300,000 in Mar 2006 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | S$156,300,000 | 253,664 | S$616 psf |
| Mar 2005 | S$445,000 | 1,485 | S$300 psf |
| Jun 2004 | S$400,000 | 1,410 | S$284 psf |
| Oct 2003 | S$510,000 | 1,485 | S$343 psf |
| Nov 2002 | S$505,000 | 1,410 | S$358 psf |
| Oct 2002 | S$575,000 | 1,485 | S$387 psf |
| Jul 2002 | S$465,000 | 1,485 | S$313 psf |
| Jun 2002 | S$510,000 | 1,485 | S$343 psf |
| May 2002 | S$560,000 | 1,485 | S$377 psf |
| Jul 2001 | S$600,000 | 1,410 | S$426 psf |
| Jul 2001 | S$585,000 | 1,485 | S$394 psf |
| Mar 2001 | S$620,000 | 1,485 | S$417 psf |
42 sales and 124 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Lock Cho Apartment rising?
The median transacted PSF at Lock Cho Apartment has fallen 17% over the past 7 years (1995–2002), from S$431 psf to S$358 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | S$358 psf | S$510k | 5 | -14.1% |
| 2001 | S$417 psf | S$600k | 3 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | S$424 psf | S$630k | 5 | +21.1% |
| 1999 | S$350 psf | S$520k | 5 | -11.4% |
| 1998 | S$395 psf | S$587k | 5 | -21.0% |
| 1997 | S$500 psf | S$743k | 3 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | S$505 psf | S$750k | 5 | +17.2% |
| 1995 | S$431 psf | S$640k | 7 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Lock Cho Apartment?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Lock Cho Apartment 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.
Where is Lock Cho Apartment and what's nearby?
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.
How far is Lock Cho Apartment from MRT and schools?
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
- Toa Payoh MRT772 m · ~12 min
- Novena MRT848 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Lock Cho Apartment?
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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Thinking about Lock Cho Apartment? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Lock Cho Apartment's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Lock Cho Apartment sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Lock Cho Apartment
How much does a unit at Lock Cho Apartment cost?⌄
Units at Lock Cho Apartment have recently transacted around S$510k (S$358 psf), from 42 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Lock Cho Apartment?⌄
For a unit around S$510k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,733/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,718/mo after a S$128k (25%) downpayment and S$9,900 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Lock Cho Apartment a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.0%; median PSF has fallen about 17% 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 Lock Cho Apartment going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Lock Cho Apartment has fallen about 17% between 1995 and 2002, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Lock Cho Apartment freehold or leasehold?⌄
Lock Cho Apartment is freehold — ownership does not expire.
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.