Straits Residences
Straits Residences is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 30 units across 2 blocks. Across 49 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$728k (S$1,482 psf, ~506 sqft). There is 1 unit for sale from S$950k to S$950k.
What are the key facts about Straits Residences?
Straits Residences is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2013, with 30 units across 2 blocks.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2013
- Developer
- ROXY LAND PTE LTD
- Total units
- 30
- Blocks
- 2
- District / Area
- District 15 (Geylang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,482 psf
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
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 · 49 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
Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2024.
What has recently sold at Straits Residences?
Straits Residences has 49 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$638,000 in Dec 2024 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | 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 |
| Jul 2018 | S$1,138,000 | 1,302 | S$874 psf |
49 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.
How many property agents are active around Straits Residences?
9,526 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
9,526
District 15 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
60,896
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Straits Residences?
Straits Residences has 1 unit listed for sale, spanning 2-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 1 | S$950k–S$950k | — |
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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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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
How much does a unit at Straits Residences cost?⌄
Units at Straits Residences have recently transacted around S$728k (S$1,482 psf), from 49 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
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.
Is Straits Residences a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.5%; median PSF has risen about 35% since 2010. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Straits Residences going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Straits Residences has risen about 35% between 2010 and 2023, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Straits Residences freehold or leasehold?⌄
Straits Residences is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Straits Residences built and who developed it?⌄
Straits Residences obtained TOP in 2013, developed by ROXY LAND PTE LTD, with 30 units across 2 blocks.
How many units are for sale at Straits Residences?⌄
There is 1 unit for sale at Straits Residences, from S$950k to S$950k.
What is the nearest MRT to Straits Residences?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Straits Residences is Eunos MRT, about 706 m away (~11 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.