Optima @ Tanah Merah
Optima @ Tanah Merah is a 99-year condominium in District 16 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 2012, with 297 units across 6 blocks. Across 524 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,525 psf, ~990 sqft). There are 11 units for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.78M. The lease has approximately 81 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 2008 (≈81 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2012 |
| Developer | TID PTE LTD |
| Units | 297 in 6 blocks |
| District and area | District 16 · Bedok · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Tanah Merah MRT, 115 m (~2 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,525 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 11 units listed for sale, asking S$1.25M to S$2.78M (median S$1,419 psf), and 42 units for rent at a median of S$1,800 a month.
For sale
11 listings
S$1.25M – S$2.78M
For rent
42 listings
S$1,050 – S$6,500 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 4 | S$1.25M–S$1.86M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 7 | S$2.35M–S$2.78M | S$1,419 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Floor plans for Optima @ Tanah Merah aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 524 URA caveats, units range from 484 sqft to 4,037 sqft, and the middle half are 850 sqft to 1,259 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 700 sqft to 1,098 sqft | S$1.25M |
| 3-bedroom | 1,302 sqft to 1,959 sqft | S$2.35M · S$1,419 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for Optima @ Tanah Merah →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,525 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.53M
recent · 524 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,525 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,355
1,515 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,419 psf — about 7% below the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.
What has recently sold at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 524 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,828,888 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | S$1,828,888 | 1,055 | S$1,734 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$1,750,000 | 1,001 | S$1,748 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,150,000 | 1,259 | S$1,707 psf |
| Apr 2026 | S$1,380,000 | 872 | S$1,583 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$1,535,000 | 990 | S$1,550 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$1,300,000 | 861 | S$1,510 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$1,280,000 | 840 | S$1,525 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,540,000 | 1,001 | S$1,538 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$1,280,000 | 861 | S$1,486 psf |
| Jun 2025 | S$2,400,000 | 1,884 | S$1,274 psf |
| Jun 2025 | S$3,600,000 | 2,960 | S$1,216 psf |
| May 2025 | S$1,310,000 | 872 | S$1,502 psf |
524 sales and 1,515 rentals on record since Aug 2009. Source: URA.
Are prices at Optima @ Tanah Merah rising?
The median transacted PSF at Optima @ Tanah Merah has risen 32% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,200 psf to S$1,583 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,583 psf | S$1.53M | 6 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | S$1,486 psf | S$1.54M | 9 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | S$1,466 psf | S$1.41M | 11 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | S$1,446 psf | S$1.30M | 16 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | S$1,363 psf | S$1.18M | 9 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | S$1,255 psf | S$1.20M | 13 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | S$1,147 psf | S$1.22M | 10 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | S$1,143 psf | S$1.16M | 8 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,194 psf | S$1.08M | 17 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | S$1,200 psf | S$1.07M | 13 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah a good investment?
Of 229 units at Optima @ Tanah Merah that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 7% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
93%
of 229 resales here
Median gain
30%
gross, before costs
Median hold
4.4 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Optima @ Tanah Merah with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Optima @ Tanah Merah and what's nearby?
Optima @ Tanah Merah is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.
Optima @ Tanah Merah is a 99-year condominium completed in 2012. It was developed by TID PTE LTD. The development has 297 residential units. It sits on a land area of 9,876 sqm and has a gross floor area of 27,651 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
OPTIMA @ TANAH MERAH is located at 80 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue, Singapore 465514. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, Bedok. The project falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tanah Merah MRT, approximately 114m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include East Village for shopping, THNG CHYE BOON for groceries, Blk 58 New Upper Changi Road for food options, and Tanah Merah Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Fun pool, and Function room.
How far is Optima @ Tanah Merah from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Optima @ Tanah Merah is Tanah Merah MRT, about 115 m away (~2 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tanah Merah MRT115 m · ~2 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km548 m
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km556 m
- Anglican High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km670 m
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km926 m
- St. Anthony's Canossian Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority983 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Optima @ Tanah Merah and how big is the development?
Optima @ Tanah Merah was developed by TID PTE LTD, designed by ADDP ARCHITECTS, with 297 units over up to 14 storeys.
- Developer
- TID PTE LTD
- Architect
- ADDP ARCHITECTS
- Main contractor
- NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD
- Floors
- 14 storeys
- Blocks
- 6
- Land area
- 9,876 sqm (106,304 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 27,651 sqm (297,633 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
What facilities does Optima @ Tanah Merah have?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 12 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Buying a unit at Optima @ Tanah Merah (~S$1.53M) needs about S$11,237/mo in income and S$5,170/mo in repayments, after S$46,350 stamp duty and a S$384k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.53M) 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$46,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$384k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,170/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,237/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Optima @ Tanah Merah?
7,518 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 16 — where Optima @ Tanah Merah sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,518
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
34,135
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 16 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Optima @ Tanah Merah? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Optima @ Tanah Merah's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Optima @ Tanah Merah sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Optima @ Tanah Merah
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah freehold?⌄
No. Optima @ Tanah Merah is on a 99-year lease that started in 2008, with about 81 years left.
How old is Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah was completed (obtained TOP) in 2012, so it is about 14 years old.
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah a good investment?⌄
Of 229 units at Optima @ Tanah Merah that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 7% less per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah an EC?⌄
No. Optima @ Tanah Merah is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah was developed by TID PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
Units at Optima @ Tanah Merah have recently sold for around S$1.53M (S$1,525 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 11 units are listed for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.78M.
Where is Optima @ Tanah Merah located?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah is at 80 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue, Singapore 465514, in Bedok (District 16). The nearest MRT station is Tanah Merah MRT, about 115 m away.
How many units are there in Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 297 units in 6 blocks, up to 14 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
For a unit around S$1.53M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,237/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,170/mo after a S$384k (25%) downpayment and S$46,350 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Optima @ Tanah Merah going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Optima @ Tanah Merah has risen about 32% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School is within 1 km of Optima @ Tanah Merah. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.