99-yearRCRDistrict 3 (Bukit Merah)

Principal Garden

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Principal Garden is a 99-year condominium in District 3 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 2018, with 663 units across 5 blocks. Across 921 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.77M (S$2,192 psf, ~807 sqft). There are 63 units for sale from S$945k to S$2.98M. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.

Key facts about Principal Garden
Tenure99-year leasehold from 2014 (≈87 years left)
TOP year2018
DeveloperSECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (ALEXANDRA) PTE LTD
Units663 in 5 blocks
District and areaDistrict 3 · Bukit Merah · RCR
Nearest MRTRedhill MRT, 638 m (~10 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,192 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

Principal Garden has 63 units listed for sale, asking S$945k to S$2.98M (median S$2,354 psf), and 35 units for rent at a median of S$4,600 a month.

For sale

63 listings

S$945k – S$2.98M

For rent

35 listings

S$3,000 – S$10,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom22S$945k–S$1.10MS$1,980 psf
2-bedroom40S$1.72M–S$2.07MS$2,403 psf
3-bedroom1S$2.98M–S$2.98M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Principal Garden aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 921 URA caveats, units range from 484 sqft to 2,347 sqft, and the middle half are 495 sqft to 861 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom484 sqft to 495 sqftS$945k · S$1,980 psf
2-bedroom764 sqft to 861 sqftS$1.72M · S$2,403 psf
3-bedroom1,076 sqftS$2.98M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Principal Garden →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.77M (S$2,192 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.77M

recent · 921 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,192 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,032

1,443 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,354 psf — about 7% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

Principal Garden has 921 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$975,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$975,000506S$1,927 psf
Aug 2026S$1,720,000764S$2,251 psf
Jun 2026S$1,770,000807S$2,192 psf
Jun 2026S$1,830,000861S$2,125 psf
Jun 2026S$980,000495S$1,979 psf
Jun 2026S$1,825,000807S$2,261 psf
May 2026S$1,880,000807S$2,329 psf
Mar 2026S$2,905,0001,076S$2,699 psf
Mar 2026S$1,608,000764S$2,104 psf
Mar 2026S$1,800,000807S$2,230 psf
Feb 2026S$1,888,000861S$2,192 psf
Feb 2026S$945,000484S$1,951 psf

921 sales and 1,443 rentals on record since Oct 2015. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Principal Garden rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Principal Garden has risen 29% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,694 psf to S$2,192 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,192 psfS$1.80M13+1.3%
2025S$2,163 psfS$1.70M49+0.7%
2024S$2,148 psfS$1.70M42+5.2%
2023S$2,041 psfS$1.56M38+4.1%
2022S$1,960 psfS$1.49M48+1.4%
2021S$1,932 psfS$1.55M49+1.5%
2020S$1,904 psfS$1.54M14+2.1%
2019S$1,865 psfS$1.43M4+3.8%
2018S$1,796 psfS$1.42M2+6.0%
2017S$1,694 psfS$1.28M317

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

6

Is Principal Garden a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 257 units at Principal Garden that were bought and later resold (bought from 2015, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 7% 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

100%

of 257 resales here

Median gain

19%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Principal Garden with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Principal Garden and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Principal Garden is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Principal Garden is a 99-year condominium completed in 2018. It was developed by SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (ALEXANDRA) PTE LTD. The development has 663 residential units. It sits on a land area of 25,088 sqm and has a gross floor area of 52,684 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

PRINCIPAL GARDEN is located at 93 Prince Charles Crescent, Singapore 159025. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Redhill MRT, approximately 638m away, around 10 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Valley Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 79 Redhill Lane for food options, and Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basketball court, Basement car park, Drop Off Point, Lap pool, Lift lobby, and Lounge.

8

How far is Principal Garden from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Principal Garden is Redhill MRT, about 638 m away (~10 min walk). 4 schools are 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.

  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority333 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km448 m
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km469 m
  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km951 m
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Valley Point · 600 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 600 mHawker centre: Blk 79 Redhill Lane · 641 mPark: Tiong Bahru Pk · 607 m

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

9

Who built Principal Garden and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Principal Garden was developed by SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (ALEXANDRA) PTE LTD, with 663 units over up to 24 storeys.

Developer
SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (ALEXANDRA) PTE LTD
Floors
24 storeys
Blocks
5
Land area
25,088 sqm (270,045 sqft)
Gross floor area
52,684 sqm (567,085 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
10

What facilities does Principal Garden have?

Key Takeaway

Principal Garden has 11 facilities, including Basketball court, Basement car park, Drop Off Point, Lap pool, and more.

Basketball courtBasement car parkDrop Off PointLap poolLift lobbyLoungeMain entrancePavillion24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Principal Garden (~S$1.77M) needs about S$12,957/mo in income and S$5,961/mo in repayments, after S$58,100 stamp duty and a S$443k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.77M) 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$58,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$443k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,961/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$12,957/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Principal Garden?

Key Takeaway

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

Active agents · 12mo

7,621

District 3 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

38,518

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3 across 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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Thinking about Principal Garden? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Principal Garden a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Principal Garden

Is Principal Garden freehold?

No. Principal Garden is on a 99-year lease that started in 2014, with about 87 years left.

How old is Principal Garden?

Principal Garden was completed (obtained TOP) in 2018, so it is about 8 years old.

Is Principal Garden a good investment?

Of 257 units at Principal Garden that were bought and later resold (bought from 2015, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Principal Garden an EC?

No. Principal Garden is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Principal Garden?

Principal Garden was developed by SECURE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT (ALEXANDRA) PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Principal Garden?

Units at Principal Garden have recently sold for around S$1.77M (S$2,192 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 63 units are listed for sale from S$945k to S$2.98M.

Where is Principal Garden located?

Principal Garden is at 93 Prince Charles Crescent, Singapore 159025, in Bukit Merah (District 3). The nearest MRT station is Redhill MRT, about 638 m away.

How many units are there in Principal Garden?

Principal Garden has 663 units in 5 blocks, up to 24 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Principal Garden?

For a unit around S$1.77M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$12,957/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,961/mo after a S$443k (25%) downpayment and S$58,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Principal Garden going up?

The median price per square foot at Principal Garden has risen about 29% 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 Principal Garden?

Alexandra Primary School is within 1 km of Principal Garden. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.