Penrose
Penrose is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2024, with 566 units across 6 blocks. Across 789 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.78M (S$2,205 psf, ~807 sqft). There are 62 units for sale from S$940k to S$3.30M. The lease has approximately 92 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Penrose?
Penrose is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2024, with 566 units across 6 blocks.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2024
- Developer
- NOVASIMS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 566
- Blocks
- 6
- District / Area
- District 14 (Geylang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$2,205 psf
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 92 years
What is the price and PSF at Penrose?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.78M (S$2,205 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.4% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.78M
recent · 789 sales on record
Median PSF
S$2,205 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$5,005
177 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.4%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,105 psf — about 5% below the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.
What has recently sold at Penrose?
Penrose has 789 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$950,000 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | S$950,000 | 484 | S$1,961 psf |
| Jun 2026 | S$2,200,000 | 958 | S$2,296 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,513,888 | 1,044 | S$2,408 psf |
| May 2026 | S$960,000 | 474 | S$2,027 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,128,000 | 947 | S$2,247 psf |
| Apr 2026 | S$1,780,000 | 807 | S$2,205 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,325,000 | 646 | S$2,052 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$970,000 | 484 | S$2,003 psf |
| Feb 2026 | S$2,468,888 | 1,098 | S$2,249 psf |
| Feb 2026 | S$2,488,000 | 1,055 | S$2,359 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$3,180,000 | 1,389 | S$2,290 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$1,326,000 | 646 | S$2,053 psf |
789 sales and 177 rentals on record since Sept 2020. Source: URA.
Are prices at Penrose rising?
The median transacted PSF at Penrose has risen 43% over the past 6 years (2020–2026), from S$1,547 psf to S$2,205 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$2,205 psf | S$2.13M | 14 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | S$2,152 psf | S$1.91M | 95 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | S$2,051 psf | S$1.57M | 102 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | S$1,887 psf | S$1.41M | 12 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | S$1,694 psf | S$2.29M | 39 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | S$1,677 psf | S$1.91M | 113 | +8.4% |
| 2020 | S$1,547 psf | S$1.34M | 414 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Penrose?
7,769 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 14 — where Penrose sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,769
District 14 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
39,463
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14across 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 Penrose?
Penrose has 62 units listed for sale, spanning 1–4-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 22 | S$940k–S$1.05M | S$2,105 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 25 | S$1.30M–S$1.79M | S$2,012 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 11 | S$2.20M–S$2.80M | S$2,349 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 4 | S$3.25M–S$3.30M | — |
Where is Penrose and what's nearby?
Penrose is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Penrose is a 99-year apartment completed in 2024. It was developed by NOVASIMS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 566 residential units. It sits on a land area of 16,225 sqm and has a gross floor area of 45,431 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
PENROSE is located at 30 Sims Drive, Singapore 387395. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 465m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, YEO HOCK HENG for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, and Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Adventure park, Aerobic pool, Adult Fitness Stations, Aircon Facilities, Amphitheatre, and Badminton hall.
Who built Penrose and how big is the development?
Penrose was developed by NOVASIMS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 566 units over up to 18 storeys.
- Developer
- NOVASIMS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Floors
- 18 storeys
- Blocks
- 6
- Land area
- 16,225 sqm (174,644 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 45,431 sqm (489,015 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is Penrose from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Penrose is Aljunied MRT, about 465 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT465 m · ~7 min
- Mattar MRT928 m · ~15 min
- Geylang Bahru MRT939 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km363 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority484 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority863 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Penrose have?
Penrose has 64 facilities, including Adventure park, Aerobic pool, Adult Fitness Stations, Aircon Facilities, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Penrose?
Buying a unit at Penrose (~S$1.78M) needs about S$13,030/mo in income and S$5,995/mo in repayments, after S$58,600 stamp duty and a S$445k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$58,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$445k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,995/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$13,030/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Penrose's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Penrose sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Penrose
How much does a unit at Penrose cost?⌄
Units at Penrose have recently transacted around S$1.78M (S$2,205 psf), from 789 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Penrose?⌄
For a unit around S$1.78M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$13,030/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,995/mo after a S$445k (25%) downpayment and S$58,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Penrose a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.4%, and current asking prices sit about 5% below the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 43% since 2020. 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 Penrose going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Penrose has risen about 43% between 2020 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Penrose freehold or leasehold?⌄
Penrose is 99-year, with approximately 92 years remaining on the lease.
When was Penrose built and who developed it?⌄
Penrose obtained TOP in 2024, developed by NOVASIMS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 566 units across 6 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Penrose?⌄
There are 62 units for sale at Penrose, from S$940k to S$3.30M.
What is the nearest MRT to Penrose?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Penrose is Aljunied MRT, about 465 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Penrose?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Canossa Catholic Primary School are within 1 km of Penrose — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.