FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Richards Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Oct 2010 (URA)
Quick Summary

Richards Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1992, with 31 units across 1 block. Across 12 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.31M (S$846 psf, ~1,550 sqft).

Key facts about Richards Mansions
TenureFreehold
TOP year1992
DeveloperAURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Units31 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTKovan MRT, 448 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$846 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2010
1

What's for sale and for rent at Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

No units at Richards Mansions are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Richards Mansions aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 12 URA caveats, units range from 1,539 sqft to 1,550 sqft, and the middle half are 1,539 sqft to 1,550 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.31M (S$846 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.31M

recent · 12 sales on record

Median PSF

S$846 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2010.

4

What has recently sold at Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Richards Mansions has 12 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,311,111 in Oct 2010 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,539S$852 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,550S$846 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,539S$852 psf
Oct 2010S$1,311,1111,539S$852 psf
Mar 2000S$860,0001,550S$555 psf
Jun 1999S$845,0001,550S$545 psf
May 1998S$728,0001,550S$470 psf

12 sales and 0 rentals on record since May 1998. Source: URA.

5

Is Richards Mansions a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Richards Mansions has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 19 sold for more

90%

of 30,979 private resales

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.0 years

bought to resold

Richards Mansions has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 19 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Richards Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Richards Mansions is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Richards Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1992. It was developed by AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED. The development has 31 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,427 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,998 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

RICHARDS MANSIONS is located at 21 Richards Avenue, Singapore 546430. 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 448m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Richards Ave Pk for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is Richards Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Richards Mansions is Kovan MRT, about 448 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km724 m
  • Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 491 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 491 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 602 mPark: Richards Ave Pk · 129 m

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

8

Who built Richards Mansions and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Richards Mansions was developed by AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED, with 31 units.

Developer
AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Blocks
1
Land area
1,427 sqm (15,360 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,998 sqm (21,506 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Richards Mansions (~S$1.31M) needs about S$9,598/mo in income and S$4,416/mo in repayments, after S$37,044 stamp duty and a S$328k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.31M) 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$37,044

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$328k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,416/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,598/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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10

How many property agents are active around Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Richards Mansions sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 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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Frequently asked questions about Richards Mansions

Is Richards Mansions freehold?

Yes. Richards Mansions is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Richards Mansions?

Richards Mansions was completed (obtained TOP) in 1992, so it is about 34 years old.

Is Richards Mansions a good investment?

Richards Mansions has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Richards Mansions an EC?

No. Richards Mansions is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Richards Mansions?

Richards Mansions was developed by AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED.

What is the price of a condo at Richards Mansions?

Units at Richards Mansions have recently sold for around S$1.31M (S$846 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2010. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Richards Mansions located?

Richards Mansions is at 21 Richards Avenue, Singapore 546430, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 448 m away.

How many units are there in Richards Mansions?

Richards Mansions has 31 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Richards Mansions?

For a unit around S$1.31M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,598/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,416/mo after a S$328k (25%) downpayment and S$37,044 Buyer's Stamp Duty.