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 523 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,525 psf, ~990 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.78M. The lease has approximately 81 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 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.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2012
- Developer
- TID PTE LTD
- Total units
- 297
- Blocks
- 6
- District / Area
- District 16 (Bedok)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,525 psf
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 81 years
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 · 523 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,525 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,351
1,504 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,694 psf — about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 523 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,750,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | 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 |
| May 2025 | S$2,250,000 | 1,432 | S$1,572 psf |
523 sales and 1,504 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 | 5 | +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.
How many property agents are active around Optima @ Tanah Merah?
7,517 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
7,517
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
34,084
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 16across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Optima @ Tanah Merah?
Optima @ Tanah Merah has 17 units listed for sale, spanning 2–3-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 8 | S$1.25M–S$1.86M | S$1,694 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 9 | S$2.35M–S$2.78M | S$1,419 psf |
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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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
How much does a unit at Optima @ Tanah Merah cost?⌄
Units at Optima @ Tanah Merah have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,525 psf), from 523 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.6%, and current asking prices sit about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 32% since 2017. 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 Optima @ Tanah Merah going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Optima @ Tanah Merah has risen about 32% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Optima @ Tanah Merah freehold or leasehold?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah is 99-year, with approximately 81 years remaining on the lease.
When was Optima @ Tanah Merah built and who developed it?⌄
Optima @ Tanah Merah obtained TOP in 2012, developed by TID PTE LTD, with 297 units across 6 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
There are 17 units for sale at Optima @ Tanah Merah, from S$1.25M to S$2.78M.
What is the nearest MRT to Optima @ Tanah Merah?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Optima @ Tanah Merah is Tanah Merah MRT, about 115 m away (~2 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.