FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Richards Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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).

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What are the key facts about Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Richards Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1992, with 31 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1992
Developer
AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Total units
31
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$846 psf
Last transacted
Oct 2010
Remaining lease
Freehold
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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.

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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.

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How many property agents are active around Richards Mansions?

Key Takeaway

11,111 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

11,111

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.

5

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.

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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
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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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Richards Mansions

How much does a unit at Richards Mansions cost?

Units at Richards Mansions have recently transacted around S$1.31M (S$846 psf), from 12 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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.

Is Richards Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Richards Mansions is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Richards Mansions built and who developed it?

Richards Mansions obtained TOP in 1992, developed by AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED, with 31 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Richards Mansions?

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

Are there schools near Richards Mansions?

1 school is within 1 km of Richards Mansions, including Anderson Serangoon Junior College.

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