Tai Gin Apartments
Tai Gin Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 16 units. Across 28 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$707k (S$620 psf, ~1,141 sqft).
What are the key facts about Tai Gin Apartments?
Tai Gin Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 16 units.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1985
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 16
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$620 psf
- Last transacted
- Dec 2006
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Tai Gin Apartments?
Units have recently transacted around S$707k (S$620 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$707k
recent · 28 sales on record
Median PSF
S$620 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,350
39 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.3%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2006.
What has recently sold at Tai Gin Apartments?
Tai Gin Apartments has 28 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$707,158 in Dec 2006 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$1,004,965 | 2,142 | S$469 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
| Dec 2006 | S$707,158 | 1,141 | S$620 psf |
28 sales and 39 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Tai Gin Apartments rising?
The median transacted PSF at Tai Gin Apartments has risen 23% over the past 11 years (1995–2006), from S$505 psf to S$620 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | S$620 psf | S$707k | 20 | +33.3% |
| 2001 | S$465 psf | S$530k | 4 | -7.9% |
| 1995 | S$505 psf | S$577k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Tai Gin Apartments?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Tai Gin Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
6,316
District 12 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
24,253
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Tai Gin Apartments and what's nearby?
Tai Gin Apartments is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Tai Gin Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1985. The development has 16 residential units.
TAI GIN APARTMENTS is located at 34 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329978. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 461m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 for food options, and Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Tai Gin Apartments from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Tai Gin Apartments is Toa Payoh MRT, about 461 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT461 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km677 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority822 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority986 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Tai Gin Apartments?
Buying a unit at Tai Gin Apartments (~S$707k) needs about S$5,177/mo in income and S$2,382/mo in repayments, after S$15,815 stamp duty and a S$177k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$15,815
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$177k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,382/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,177/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Tai Gin Apartments's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Tai Gin Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Tai Gin Apartments
How much does a unit at Tai Gin Apartments cost?⌄
Units at Tai Gin Apartments have recently transacted around S$707k (S$620 psf), from 28 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
For a unit around S$707k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,177/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,382/mo after a S$177k (25%) downpayment and S$15,815 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Tai Gin Apartments a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.3%; median PSF has risen about 23% since 1995. 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 Tai Gin Apartments going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Tai Gin Apartments has risen about 23% between 1995 and 2006, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Tai Gin Apartments freehold or leasehold?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Tai Gin Apartments built and who developed it?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments obtained TOP in 1985, with 16 units.
What is the nearest MRT to Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Tai Gin Apartments is Toa Payoh MRT, about 461 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh), Kheng Cheng School are within 1 km of Tai Gin Apartments — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.