Straits Residences
Straits Residences is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 30 units across 2 blocks. Across 50 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$728k (S$1,482 psf, ~506 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$950k to S$1.00M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2013 |
| Developer | ROXY LAND PTE LTD |
| Units | 30 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 15 · Geylang · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Eunos MRT, 706 m (~11 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,482 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Straits Residences?
Straits Residences has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$950k to S$1.00M (median S$1,976 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$2,900 a month.
For sale
3 listings
S$950k – S$1.00M
For rent
2 listings
S$2,900 – S$3,300 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 3 | S$950k–S$1.00M | S$1,976 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Straits Residences?
Floor plans for Straits Residences aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 50 URA caveats, units range from 344 sqft to 1,335 sqft, and the middle half are 431 sqft to 538 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 506 sqft | S$950k · S$1,976 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for Straits Residences →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Straits Residences?
Units have recently transacted around S$728k (S$1,482 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$728k
recent · 50 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,482 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,093
123 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,976 psf — about 33% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at Straits Residences?
Straits Residences has 50 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,400,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$1,400,000 | 1,012 | S$1,384 psf |
| Dec 2024 | S$638,000 | 344 | S$1,852 psf |
| Mar 2023 | S$868,000 | 527 | S$1,646 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$820,000 | 506 | S$1,621 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$645,000 | 431 | S$1,498 psf |
| May 2022 | S$1,200,000 | 872 | S$1,376 psf |
| Mar 2022 | S$668,000 | 431 | S$1,551 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$728,000 | 538 | S$1,353 psf |
| Jan 2021 | S$720,000 | 527 | S$1,365 psf |
| Nov 2020 | S$538,000 | 344 | S$1,562 psf |
| Oct 2018 | S$1,158,000 | 1,012 | S$1,144 psf |
| Sept 2018 | S$750,000 | 506 | S$1,482 psf |
50 sales and 123 rentals on record since Aug 2010. Source: URA.
Are prices at Straits Residences rising?
The median transacted PSF at Straits Residences has risen 35% over the past 13 years (2010–2023), from S$1,205 psf to S$1,621 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,621 psf | S$820k | 2 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | S$1,498 psf | S$668k | 3 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | S$1,353 psf | S$720k | 2 | +18.3% |
| 2018 | S$1,144 psf | S$750k | 4 | -25.4% |
| 2013 | S$1,533 psf | S$660k | 2 | +23.7% |
| 2012 | S$1,239 psf | S$680k | 2 | +16.1% |
| 2011 | S$1,067 psf | S$930k | 3 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | S$1,205 psf | S$597k | 26 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Straits Residences a good investment?
Of 20 units at Straits Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2010, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 15% over a median 6.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Units listed now ask about 33% 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 20 resales here
Median gain
15%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.7 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Straits Residences with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Straits Residences and what's nearby?
Straits Residences is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Straits Residences is a freehold apartment completed in 2013. It was developed by ROXY LAND PTE LTD. The development has 30 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,150 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,479 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
STRAITS RESIDENCES is located at 156 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427884. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Eunos MRT, approximately 706m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Dunman Food Centre for food options, and Joo Chiat Terrace Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Pool Deck, and Swimming pool.
How far is Straits Residences from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Straits Residences is Eunos MRT, about 706 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Eunos MRT706 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority255 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km973 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Tao Nan SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Straits Residences and how big is the development?
Straits Residences was developed by ROXY LAND PTE LTD, with 30 units over up to 5 storeys.
- Developer
- ROXY LAND PTE LTD
- Floors
- 5 storeys
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 1,150 sqm (12,378 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 1,479 sqm (15,920 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What facilities does Straits Residences have?
Straits Residences has 3 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Pool Deck, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at Straits Residences?
Buying a unit at Straits Residences (~S$728k) needs about S$5,329/mo in income and S$2,452/mo in repayments, after S$16,440 stamp duty and a S$182k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$728k) 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$16,440
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$182k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,452/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,329/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Straits Residences?
9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Straits Residences sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
9,527
District 15 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
60,936
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Straits Residences? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Straits Residences's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Straits Residences sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Straits Residences
Is Straits Residences freehold?⌄
Yes. Straits Residences is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Straits Residences?⌄
Straits Residences was completed (obtained TOP) in 2013, so it is about 13 years old.
Is Straits Residences a good investment?⌄
Of 20 units at Straits Residences that were bought and later resold (bought from 2010, resold up to 2026), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 15% over a median 6.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Units listed now ask about 33% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Straits Residences an EC?⌄
No. Straits Residences is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Straits Residences?⌄
Straits Residences was developed by ROXY LAND PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Straits Residences?⌄
Units at Straits Residences have recently sold for around S$728k (S$1,482 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$950k to S$1.00M.
Where is Straits Residences located?⌄
Straits Residences is at 156 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427884, in Geylang (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Eunos MRT, about 706 m away.
How many units are there in Straits Residences?⌄
Straits Residences has 30 units in 2 blocks, up to 5 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Straits Residences?⌄
For a unit around S$728k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,329/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,452/mo after a S$182k (25%) downpayment and S$16,440 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Straits Residences going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Straits Residences has risen about 35% between 2010 and 2023, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Straits Residences?⌄
Haig Girls' School is within 1 km of Straits Residences. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.