FreeholdRCRDistrict 8 (Kallang)

Mergui Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 11 August 2026Data through Jul 2018 (URA)
Quick Summary

Mergui Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 36 units across 1 block. Across 32 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$945k (S$660 psf, ~1,389 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Mergui Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Mergui Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 36 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1995
Developer
SUM EK PTE LTD
Total units
36
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 8 (Kallang)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$660 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2018
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Mergui Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$945k (S$660 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$945k

recent · 32 sales on record

Median PSF

S$660 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,741

227 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.5%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2018.

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What has recently sold at Mergui Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Mergui Mansions has 32 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,300,000 in Jul 2018 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2018S$1,300,0001,432S$908 psf
Apr 2018S$1,450,0001,432S$1,013 psf
Mar 2018S$1,330,0001,389S$958 psf
Sept 2017S$1,330,0001,389S$958 psf
Jan 2017S$1,408,8881,432S$984 psf
May 2014S$1,260,0001,432S$880 psf
Mar 2010S$945,0001,432S$660 psf
Aug 2007S$888,0001,389S$640 psf
Jan 2007S$641,0001,389S$462 psf
May 2006S$583,0001,389S$420 psf
May 2005S$515,0001,410S$365 psf
May 2000S$760,0001,389S$547 psf

32 sales and 227 rentals on record since Nov 1995. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Mergui Mansions rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Mergui Mansions has risen 50% over the past 23 years (19952018), from S$638 psf to S$958 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2018S$958 psfS$1.33M3+0.0%
2017S$958 psfS$1.33M2+107.4%
2007S$462 psfS$641k2-2.7%
1999S$475 psfS$680k7-19.1%
1996S$587 psfS$860k6-8.0%
1995S$638 psfS$913k5

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 Mergui Mansions?

Key Takeaway

3,678 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where Mergui Mansions sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,678

District 8 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

13,194

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8across 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 Mergui Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Mergui Mansions is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Mergui Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1995. It was developed by SUM EK PTE LTD. The development has 36 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,114 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,919 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

MERGUI MANSIONS is located at 81 Mergui Road, Singapore 219057. It is part of District 08, Little India, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 618m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Open car park and 24 hours security.

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Who built Mergui Mansions and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Mergui Mansions was developed by SUM EK PTE LTD, with 36 units.

Developer
SUM EK PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,114 sqm (22,755 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,919 sqm (63,712 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Mergui Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Mergui Mansions is Farrer Park MRT, about 618 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km502 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority543 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority678 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: City Square Mall · 843 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 321 mHawker centre: Pek Kio Market & Food Centre · 198 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 270 m

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

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What facilities does Mergui Mansions have?

Key Takeaway

Mergui Mansions has 2 facilities, including Open car park, 24 hours security.

Open car park24 hours security
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What does it cost to own a unit at Mergui Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Mergui Mansions (~S$945k) needs about S$6,918/mo in income and S$3,183/mo in repayments, after S$22,950 stamp duty and a S$236k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$945k) 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$22,950

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$236k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,183/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,918/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Mergui Mansions? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Mergui Mansions a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Mergui Mansions sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Mergui Mansions

How much does a unit at Mergui Mansions cost?

Units at Mergui Mansions have recently transacted around S$945k (S$660 psf), from 32 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Mergui Mansions?

For a unit around S$945k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,918/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,183/mo after a S$236k (25%) downpayment and S$22,950 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Mergui Mansions a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.5%; median PSF has risen about 50% 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 Mergui Mansions going up?

The median transacted PSF at Mergui Mansions has risen about 50% between 1995 and 2018, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Mergui Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Mergui Mansions is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Mergui Mansions built and who developed it?

Mergui Mansions obtained TOP in 1995, developed by SUM EK PTE LTD, with 36 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Mergui Mansions?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Mergui Mansions is Farrer Park MRT, about 618 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Mergui Mansions?

Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Mergui Mansions — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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