Niven Loft
Niven Loft is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 6 units across 1 block. Across 13 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$813k (S$687 psf, ~1,098 sqft).
What are the key facts about Niven Loft?
Niven Loft is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 6 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2004
- Developer
- TAN SENG ONG
- Total units
- 6
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 9 (Rochor)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$687 psf
- Last transacted
- Aug 2015
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Niven Loft?
Units have recently transacted around S$813k (S$687 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 7.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$813k
recent · 13 sales on record
Median PSF
S$687 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$4,866
28 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
7.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2015.
What has recently sold at Niven Loft?
Niven Loft has 13 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,380,000 in Aug 2015 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | S$1,380,000 | 1,033 | S$1,335 psf |
| Jul 2010 | S$1,210,000 | 1,098 | S$1,102 psf |
| Jun 2010 | S$1,600,000 | 2,217 | S$722 psf |
| Mar 2010 | S$1,028,000 | 1,033 | S$995 psf |
| Jun 2007 | S$1,450,000 | 2,110 | S$687 psf |
| Sept 2006 | S$850,000 | 2,110 | S$403 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$668,000 | 1,033 | S$646 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$780,000 | 1,098 | S$710 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$685,000 | 1,033 | S$663 psf |
| Jun 2006 | S$813,000 | 2,110 | S$385 psf |
| Feb 2005 | S$720,500 | 2,217 | S$325 psf |
| Dec 2004 | S$775,000 | 1,033 | S$750 psf |
13 sales and 28 rentals on record since Sept 2004. Source: URA.
Are prices at Niven Loft rising?
The median transacted PSF at Niven Loft has risen 50% over the past 6 years (2004–2010), from S$665 psf to S$995 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | S$995 psf | S$1.21M | 3 | +54.0% |
| 2006 | S$646 psf | S$780k | 5 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | S$665 psf | S$730k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Niven Loft?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Niven Loft 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.
Where is Niven Loft and what's nearby?
Niven Loft is located in Rochor, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Niven Loft is a freehold apartment completed in 2004. It was developed by TAN SENG ONG. The development has 6 residential units. It sits on a land area of 235 sqm and has a gross floor area of 491 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.
NIVEN LOFT is located at 70 Niven Road, Singapore 228421. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Rochor. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Rochor MRT, approximately 332m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Cathay for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Tekka Market for food options, and Mount Emily Pk for greenery and recreation.
Who built Niven Loft and how big is the development?
Niven Loft was developed by TAN SENG ONG, with 6 units.
- Developer
- TAN SENG ONG
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 235 sqm (2,530 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 491 sqm (5,285 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.10
How far is Niven Loft from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Niven Loft is Rochor MRT, about 332 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rochor MRT332 m · ~5 min
- Little India MRT360 m · ~6 min
- Bencoolen MRT566 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority426 m
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km528 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority939 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.6 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Niven Loft?
Buying a unit at Niven Loft (~S$813k) needs about S$5,951/mo in income and S$2,738/mo in repayments, after S$18,990 stamp duty and a S$203k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$18,990
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$203k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,738/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,951/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Niven Loft? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Niven Loft's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Niven Loft sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Niven Loft
How much does a unit at Niven Loft cost?⌄
Units at Niven Loft have recently transacted around S$813k (S$687 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 Niven Loft?⌄
For a unit around S$813k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,951/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,738/mo after a S$203k (25%) downpayment and S$18,990 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Niven Loft a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 7.2%; median PSF has risen about 50% since 2004. 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 Niven Loft going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Niven Loft has risen about 50% between 2004 and 2010, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Niven Loft freehold or leasehold?⌄
Niven Loft is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Niven Loft built and who developed it?⌄
Niven Loft obtained TOP in 2004, developed by TAN SENG ONG, with 6 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Niven Loft?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Niven Loft is Rochor MRT, about 332 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Niven Loft?⌄
St. Margaret's School (Primary), Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Niven Loft — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.