FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Primo Residences

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

Primo Residences is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2012, with 64 units across 2 blocks. Across 103 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.26M (S$1,282 psf, ~818 sqft). There are 8 units for sale from S$706k to S$975k.

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What are the key facts about Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2012, with 64 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2012
Developer
TAIPAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PTE LTD
Total units
64
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$1,282 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.26M (S$1,282 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.26M

recent · 103 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,282 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,419

249 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,647 psf — about 28% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

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What has recently sold at Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences has 103 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,730,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$1,730,0001,421S$1,218 psf
Jul 2026S$1,258,000818S$1,538 psf
Oct 2025S$1,408,0001,076S$1,308 psf
May 2024S$1,839,0001,539S$1,195 psf
May 2024S$1,370,0001,076S$1,273 psf
Feb 2024S$1,300,000904S$1,438 psf
Jul 2023S$875,000592S$1,478 psf
Nov 2022S$2,000,0001,722S$1,161 psf
May 2022S$690,000538S$1,282 psf
Apr 2022S$600,000441S$1,360 psf
Dec 2021S$920,000818S$1,125 psf
Dec 2021S$638,000495S$1,289 psf

103 sales and 249 rentals on record since Mar 2010. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Primo Residences rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Primo Residences has fallen 10% over the past 14 years (20122026), from S$1,357 psf to S$1,218 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,218 psfS$1.26M2-4.3%
2024S$1,273 psfS$1.37M3-0.7%
2022S$1,282 psfS$690k3+1.9%
2021S$1,258 psfS$745k3+7.0%
2020S$1,176 psfS$720k2+0.4%
2018S$1,171 psfS$635k3-3.6%
2017S$1,215 psfS$700k4-7.4%
2015S$1,312 psfS$678k4+5.7%
2014S$1,241 psfS$668k2-8.5%
2012S$1,357 psfS$680k8

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

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How many property agents are active around Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Primo Residences sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,111

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,282

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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What bedroom types are available at Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences has 8 units listed for sale, spanning 1–2-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom6S$706k–S$975kS$1,647 psf
2-bedroom2S$975k–S$975k
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Where is Primo Residences and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Primo Residences is a freehold apartment completed in 2012. It was developed by TAIPAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PTE LTD. The development has 64 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,870 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,018 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

PRIMO RESIDENCES is located at 201 Jalan Pelikat, Singapore 537652. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 649m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 for food options, and Aroozoo Ave Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Playground, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.

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Who built Primo Residences and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences was developed by TAIPAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PTE LTD, with 64 units.

Developer
TAIPAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PTE LTD
Blocks
2
Land area
2,870 sqm (30,892 sqft)
Gross floor area
4,018 sqm (43,249 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
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How far is Primo Residences from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Primo Residences is Kovan MRT, about 649 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km243 m
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority328 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km646 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority793 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 587 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 307 mHawker centre: Blk 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 234 mPark: Aroozoo Ave Pg · 303 m

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

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What facilities does Primo Residences have?

Key Takeaway

Primo Residences has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Playground, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and more.

Barbeque AreaPlayground24 hours securitySwimming poolWading pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at Primo Residences?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Primo Residences (~S$1.26M) needs about S$9,209/mo in income and S$4,237/mo in repayments, after S$34,920 stamp duty and a S$315k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.26M) 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$34,920

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$315k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,237/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,209/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Primo Residences? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Primo Residences a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Primo Residences

How much does a unit at Primo Residences cost?

Units at Primo Residences have recently transacted around S$1.26M (S$1,282 psf), from 103 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Primo Residences?

For a unit around S$1.26M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,209/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,237/mo after a S$315k (25%) downpayment and S$34,920 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Primo Residences a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.3%, and current asking prices sit about 28% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has fallen about 10% since 2012. 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 Primo Residences going up?

The median transacted PSF at Primo Residences has fallen about 10% between 2012 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Primo Residences freehold or leasehold?

Primo Residences is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Primo Residences built and who developed it?

Primo Residences obtained TOP in 2012, developed by TAIPAN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES PTE LTD, with 64 units across 2 blocks.

How many units are for sale at Primo Residences?

There are 8 units for sale at Primo Residences, from S$706k to S$975k.

What is the nearest MRT to Primo Residences?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Primo Residences is Kovan MRT, about 649 m away (~10 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Primo Residences?

Xinghua Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) are within 1 km of Primo Residences — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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