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).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1985 |
| Units | 16 |
| District and area | District 12 · Novena · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Toa Payoh MRT, 461 m (~7 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$620 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2006 |
What's for sale and for rent at Tai Gin Apartments?
No units at Tai Gin Apartments are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.
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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tai Gin Apartments?
Floor plans for Tai Gin Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 28 URA caveats, units range from 1,141 sqft to 2,142 sqft, and the middle half are 1,141 sqft to 1,141 sqft.
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Unit sizes from URA caveats.
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.
Is Tai Gin Apartments a good investment?
Tai Gin Apartments has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
District 12 sold for more
87%
of 7,946 private resales
Median gain
23%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.3 years
bought to resold
Tai Gin Apartments has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 12 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$707k) 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$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
How many property agents are active around Tai Gin Apartments?
6,318 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
6,318
District 12 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
24,291
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Tai Gin Apartments? Ask before you commit.
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
Is Tai Gin Apartments freehold?⌄
Yes. Tai Gin Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1985, so it is about 41 years old.
Is Tai Gin Apartments a good investment?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Tai Gin Apartments an EC?⌄
No. Tai Gin Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
What is the price of a condo at Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
Units at Tai Gin Apartments have recently sold for around S$707k (S$620 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is Tai Gin Apartments located?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments is at 34 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329978, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh MRT, about 461 m away.
How many units are there in Tai Gin Apartments?⌄
Tai Gin Apartments has 16 units.
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.
Are prices at Tai Gin Apartments going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Tai Gin Apartments has risen about 23% between 1995 and 2006, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.