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FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Richards Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 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. Units have recently transacted around S$1.31M (S$846 psf), from 12 sales on record.

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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.

3

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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about Richards Mansions

What is the price at Richards Mansions?

Units at Richards Mansions have recently transacted around S$1.31M (S$846 psf), from 12 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Richards Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Richards Mansions is freehold.

When was Richards Mansions built?

Richards Mansions obtained TOP in 1992, developed by AURUM LAND (PRIVATE) LIMITED.

How many units are in Richards Mansions?

Richards Mansions has 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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