FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Tai Keng Court

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Mar 2010 (URA)
Quick Summary

Tai Keng Court is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1976, with 141 units across 1 block. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$545k (S$373 psf, ~1,432 sqft).

Key facts about Tai Keng Court
TenureFreehold
TOP year1976
Units141 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTBartley MRT, 474 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$373 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2010
1

What's for sale and for rent at Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

No units at Tai Keng Court are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Tai Keng Court aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 22 URA caveats, units range from 1,432 sqft to 3,434 sqft, and the middle half are 1,432 sqft to 1,432 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$545k (S$373 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$545k

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$373 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

—

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

—

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2010.

4

What has recently sold at Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

Tai Keng Court has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$735,000 in Mar 2010 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Mar 2010S$735,0001,432S$513 psf
May 2007S$550,0001,432S$384 psf
Sept 2006S$486,0001,432S$339 psf
Jan 2006S$425,0001,432S$297 psf
Nov 2004S$450,0001,432S$314 psf
Jun 2003S$1,280,0003,434S$373 psf
Jan 2002S$475,0001,432S$332 psf
Apr 2001S$545,0001,432S$381 psf
Oct 2000S$605,0001,432S$423 psf
Dec 1999S$612,0001,432S$427 psf
Jul 1999S$505,0001,432S$353 psf
Mar 1998S$625,0001,432S$437 psf

22 sales and 0 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Tai Keng Court rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Tai Keng Court has fallen 29% over the past 11 years (1995–2006), from S$419 psf to S$297 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2006S$297 psfS$425k2-15.9%
1999S$353 psfS$505k2-20.1%
1996S$442 psfS$633k4+5.5%
1995S$419 psfS$600k5—

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

6

Is Tai Keng Court a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Tai Keng Court has only 5 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 19 sold for more

90%

of 30,979 private resales

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.0 years

bought to resold

Tai Keng Court has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 19 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Tai Keng Court and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Tai Keng Court is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Tai Keng Court is a freehold apartment completed in 1976. The development has 141 residential units. It sits on a land area of 9,643 sqm.

TAI KENG COURT is located at 8B Jalan Lokam, Singapore 537846. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Bartley MRT, approximately 474m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, and Jln Kelichap Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Open car park.

8

How far is Tai Keng Court from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Tai Keng Court is Bartley MRT, about 474 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority473 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km631 m
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km641 m
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km745 m
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km770 m
  • Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Nex · 1.3 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 792 mPark: Jln Kelichap Pg · 175 m

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

9

Who built Tai Keng Court and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Tai Keng Court was developed by —, with 141 units over up to 5 storeys.

Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
9,643 sqm (103,796 sqft)
10

What facilities does Tai Keng Court have?

Key Takeaway

Tai Keng Court has 1 facility, including Open car park.

Open car park
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tai Keng Court (~S$545k) needs about S$3,990/mo in income and S$1,835/mo in repayments, after S$10,950 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$545k) 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$10,950

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$136k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,835/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,990/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Tai Keng Court?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Tai Keng Court sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 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 Tai Keng Court

Is Tai Keng Court freehold?⌄

Yes. Tai Keng Court is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Tai Keng Court?⌄

Tai Keng Court was completed (obtained TOP) in 1976, so it is about 50 years old.

Is Tai Keng Court a good investment?⌄

Tai Keng Court has only 5 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Tai Keng Court an EC?⌄

No. Tai Keng Court is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Tai Keng Court?⌄

Units at Tai Keng Court have recently sold for around S$545k (S$373 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2010. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Tai Keng Court located?⌄

Tai Keng Court is at 8B Jalan Lokam, Singapore 537846, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Bartley MRT, about 474 m away.

How many units are there in Tai Keng Court?⌄

Tai Keng Court has 141 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Tai Keng Court?⌄

For a unit around S$545k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,990/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,835/mo after a S$136k (25%) downpayment and S$10,950 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Tai Keng Court going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Tai Keng Court has fallen about 29% 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 Keng Court?⌄

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Tai Keng Court. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.