FreeholdOCRDistrict 27 (Mandai)

Sembawang Cottage

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Feb 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

Sembawang Cottage is a freehold apartment in District 27 (Mandai) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 20 units across 1 block. Across 36 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$642 psf, ~1,496 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$1.09M to S$2.50M.

Key facts about Sembawang Cottage
TenureFreehold
TOP year1997
DeveloperMANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Units20 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 27 · Mandai · OCR
Latest median psfS$642 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2024
1

What's for sale and for rent at Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

Sembawang Cottage has 17 units listed for sale, asking S$1.09M to S$2.50M (median S$1,090 psf), and 3 units for rent at a median of S$4,000 a month.

For sale

17 listings

S$1.09M – S$2.50M

For rent

3 listings

S$2,800 – S$4,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$2.20M–S$2.20M
2-bedroom6S$1.09M–S$1.09M
3-bedroom7S$2.10M–S$2.20MS$1,090 psf
4-bedroom3S$2.50M–S$2.50M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Sembawang Cottage aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 36 URA caveats, units range from 1,001 sqft to 2,282 sqft, and the middle half are 1,367 sqft to 1,884 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom1,927 sqftS$2.20M
2-bedroom1,001 sqftS$1.09M
3-bedroom1,927 sqftS$2.10M · S$1,090 psf
4-bedroom2,282 sqftS$2.50M

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.10M (S$642 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.10M

recent · 36 sales on record

Median PSF

S$642 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,300

126 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.5%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,090 psf — about 70% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2024.

4

What has recently sold at Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

Sembawang Cottage has 36 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,230,000 in Feb 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2024S$1,230,0001,367S$900 psf
Nov 2023S$978,0001,173S$834 psf
Apr 2021S$1,465,0002,282S$642 psf
Jun 2020S$900,0001,485S$606 psf
Mar 2019S$1,100,0001,884S$584 psf
Jul 2017S$1,170,0001,884S$621 psf
Jan 2015S$1,050,0001,378S$762 psf
Jul 2013S$1,790,0001,884S$950 psf
Nov 2012S$1,010,0001,496S$675 psf
Jun 2012S$920,0002,282S$403 psf
May 2012S$1,200,0001,367S$878 psf
Dec 2011S$1,180,0001,884S$626 psf

36 sales and 126 rentals on record since Feb 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Sembawang Cottage rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Sembawang Cottage has risen 51% over the past 16 years (19962012), from S$448 psf to S$675 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2012S$675 psfS$1.01M3+33.7%
2011S$505 psfS$838k4+9.5%
2010S$461 psfS$690k3+33.6%
2007S$345 psfS$550k5+12.4%
2005S$307 psfS$310k2-23.8%
1999S$403 psfS$530k2-10.0%
1996S$448 psfS$851k6

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

6

Is Sembawang Cottage a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 19 units at Sembawang Cottage that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2024), 68% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Units listed now ask about 70% 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

68%

of 19 resales here

Median gain

34%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.7 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Sembawang Cottage 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 Sembawang Cottage and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Sembawang Cottage is located in Mandai, in the North Region of Singapore.

Sembawang Cottage is a freehold apartment completed in 1997. It was developed by MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD. The development has 20 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,636 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,691 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

SEMBAWANG COTTAGE is located at 369 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758382. It is part of District 27, Yishun / Sembawang, Mandai. The project falls within the North Region and the OCR market segment.

Nearby amenities include Junction 9 for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # for food options, and Platina Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park and Mini-Mart.

8

How far is Sembawang Cottage from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

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

  • Yishun Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km331 m
  • Jiemin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority494 m
  • Yishun Innova Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km530 m
  • Naval Base Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Yishun Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Peiying Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Northpoint City · 1.1 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 818 mHawker centre: Chong Pang Market & Food Centre # · 576 mPark: Platina Rd Pg · 72 m

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

9

Who built Sembawang Cottage and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Sembawang Cottage was developed by MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD, with 20 units.

Developer
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,636 sqm (28,374 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,691 sqm (39,730 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does Sembawang Cottage have?

Key Takeaway

Sembawang Cottage has 2 facilities, including Covered car park, Mini-Mart.

Covered car parkMini-Mart
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Sembawang Cottage (~S$1.10M) needs about S$8,052/mo in income and S$3,705/mo in repayments, after S$28,600 stamp duty and a S$275k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.10M) 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$28,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$275k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,705/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,052/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Sembawang Cottage?

Key Takeaway

6,211 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 27 — where Sembawang Cottage sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,211

District 27 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

21,909

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 27 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 Sembawang Cottage

Is Sembawang Cottage freehold?

Yes. Sembawang Cottage is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Sembawang Cottage?

Sembawang Cottage was completed (obtained TOP) in 1997, so it is about 29 years old.

Is Sembawang Cottage a good investment?

Of 19 units at Sembawang Cottage that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2024), 68% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Units listed now ask about 70% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Sembawang Cottage an EC?

No. Sembawang Cottage is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Sembawang Cottage?

Sembawang Cottage was developed by MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Sembawang Cottage?

Units at Sembawang Cottage have recently sold for around S$1.10M (S$642 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 17 units are listed for sale from S$1.09M to S$2.50M.

Where is Sembawang Cottage located?

Sembawang Cottage is at 369 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758382, in Mandai (District 27).

How many units are there in Sembawang Cottage?

Sembawang Cottage has 20 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Sembawang Cottage?

For a unit around S$1.10M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,052/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,705/mo after a S$275k (25%) downpayment and S$28,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Sembawang Cottage going up?

The median price per square foot at Sembawang Cottage has risen about 51% between 1996 and 2012, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Sembawang Cottage?

Jiemin Primary School is within 1 km of Sembawang Cottage. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.