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 526 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.54M (S$1,550 psf, ~1,001 sqft). There are 12 units for sale from S$1.78M to S$3.20M. 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$1,550 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 12 units listed for sale, asking S$1.78M to S$3.20M (median S$1,805 psf), and 14 units for rent at a median of S$4,000 a month.
For sale
12 listings
S$1.78M – S$3.20M
For rent
14 listings
S$1,100 – S$6,500 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 4 | S$1.78M–S$1.86M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 8 | S$2.35M–S$3.20M | S$1,805 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?
PropKaki has 51 layouts on record for Optima @ Tanah Merah, from 1 to 4 bedrooms (484 sqft to 2,960 sqft).
| Bedrooms | Layouts | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 4 | 484 to 797 sq ft |
| 2 Bedroom | 20 | 700 to 1,658 sq ft |
| 3 Bedroom | 19 | 969 to 2,336 sq ft |
| 4 Bedroom | 8 | 1,259 to 2,960 sq ft |
PropKaki holds no floor plan images for Optima @ Tanah Merah yet.
See Optima @ Tanah Merah's floor plans — ask PropKaki.
Ask PropKakisqm ↔ sq ft converterLayouts digitised from developer brochures.
What is the price and PSF at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.54M (S$1,550 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.54M
recent · 526 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,550 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,366
1,530 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,805 psf — about 16% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2026.
What has recently sold at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 526 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,630,000 in Oct 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | S$1,630,000 | 1,001 | S$1,628 psf |
| Aug 2026 | S$1,828,888 | 1,055 | S$1,734 psf |
| Jul 2026 | S$2,180,000 | 1,302 | S$1,674 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 |
526 sales and 1,530 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 36% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,200 psf to S$1,628 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,628 psf | S$1.63M | 8 | +9.6% |
| 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 231 units at Optima @ Tanah Merah that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 16% more 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
94%
of 231 resales here
Median gain
30%
gross, before costs
Median hold
4.6 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$1.54M) needs about S$11,273/mo in income and S$5,186/mo in repayments, after S$46,600 stamp duty and a S$385k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.54M) 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$46,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$385k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,186/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,273/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Optima @ Tanah Merah?
7,959 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
7,959
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
35,028
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 231 units at Optima @ Tanah Merah that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 16% more 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$1.54M (S$1,550 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 12 units are listed for sale from S$1.78M to S$3.20M.
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$1.54M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,273/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,186/mo after a S$385k (25%) downpayment and S$46,600 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 36% 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.