99-yearRCRDistrict 3 (Outram)

Pearl Bank

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Feb 2018 (URA)
Quick Summary

Pearl Bank is a 99-year apartment in District 3 (Outram) that obtained TOP in 2024, with 776 units across 1 block. Across 270 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.28M (S$741 psf, ~1,755 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Pearl Bank?

Key Takeaway

Pearl Bank is a 99-year apartment in District 3 (Outram) that obtained TOP in 2024, with 776 units across 1 block.

Tenure
99-year
TOP / Completion
2024
Developer
Areca Investment Pte Ltd
Total units
776
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 3 (Outram)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$741 psf
Last transacted
Feb 2018
Remaining lease
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What is the price and PSF at Pearl Bank?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.28M (S$741 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.28M

recent · 270 sales on record

Median PSF

S$741 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,080

977 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2018.

3

What has recently sold at Pearl Bank?

Key Takeaway

Pearl Bank has 270 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$728,000,000 in Feb 2018 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2018S$728,000,000520,407S$1,399 psf
Aug 2017S$1,600,0001,755S$912 psf
Jul 2017S$1,530,0001,755S$872 psf
Jun 2017S$1,380,0001,755S$787 psf
Jun 2017S$1,450,0001,755S$826 psf
May 2017S$1,238,0002,185S$567 psf
May 2017S$1,280,0001,755S$730 psf
May 2017S$1,300,0001,755S$741 psf
Apr 2017S$1,230,0001,755S$701 psf
Jan 2017S$1,180,0001,755S$673 psf
Sept 2016S$1,200,0001,755S$684 psf
Jun 2016S$1,000,0001,324S$755 psf

270 sales and 977 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Pearl Bank rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Pearl Bank has risen 10% over the past 9 years (20082017), from S$673 psf to S$741 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2017S$741 psfS$1.30M9-1.2%
2016S$750 psfS$1.00M4-2.5%
2015S$769 psfS$1.35M3+3.9%
2014S$740 psfS$980k2-13.5%
2013S$855 psfS$1.15M8+0.0%
2012S$855 psfS$1.57M10-10.2%
2011S$952 psfS$1.48M4+0.6%
2010S$946 psfS$1.66M6+35.3%
2009S$699 psfS$1.28M11+3.9%
2008S$673 psfS$1.12M12

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

5

How many property agents are active around Pearl Bank?

Key Takeaway

7,621 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 3 — where Pearl Bank sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

7,621

District 3 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

38,483

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Pearl Bank and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Pearl Bank is located in Outram, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Pearl Bank is a 99-year apartment completed in 2024. It was developed by ARECA INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 776 residential units. It sits on a land area of 7,653 sqm and has a gross floor area of 56,999 sqm.

PEARL BANK is located at 1 Pearl Bank, Singapore 169016. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Outram. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Outram Park MRT, approximately 189m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Chinatown Point for shopping, WAN SIEW YOONG for groceries, People's Park Food Centre for food options, and Pearl'S Hill City Pk for greenery and recreation.

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Who built Pearl Bank and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Pearl Bank was developed by Areca Investment Pte Ltd, with 776 units over up to 38 storeys.

Developer
Areca Investment Pte Ltd
Floors
38 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
7,653 sqm (82,376 sqft)
Gross floor area
56,999 sqm (613,532 sqft)
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How far is Pearl Bank from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Pearl Bank is Outram Park MRT, about 189 m away (~3 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority833 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Chinatown Point · 588 mSupermarket: Wan Siew Yoong · 367 mHawker centre: People's Park Food Centre · 373 mPark: Pearl'S Hill City Pk · 211 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Pearl Bank?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Pearl Bank (~S$1.28M) needs about S$9,370/mo in income and S$4,311/mo in repayments, after S$35,800 stamp duty and a S$320k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.28M) 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$35,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$320k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,311/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,370/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Pearl Bank? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Pearl Bank a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Pearl Bank

How much does a unit at Pearl Bank cost?

Units at Pearl Bank have recently transacted around S$1.28M (S$741 psf), from 270 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Pearl Bank?

For a unit around S$1.28M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,370/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,311/mo after a S$320k (25%) downpayment and S$35,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Pearl Bank a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.9%; median PSF has risen about 10% since 2008. 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 Pearl Bank going up?

The median transacted PSF at Pearl Bank has risen about 10% between 2008 and 2017, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Pearl Bank freehold or leasehold?

Pearl Bank is 99-year.

When was Pearl Bank built and who developed it?

Pearl Bank obtained TOP in 2024, developed by Areca Investment Pte Ltd, with 776 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Pearl Bank?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Pearl Bank is Outram Park MRT, about 189 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Pearl Bank?

Cantonment Primary School is within 1 km of Pearl Bank — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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