FreeholdRCRDistrict 3 (Bukit Merah)

Tarng Chern Building

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Sept 2007 (URA)
Quick Summary

Tarng Chern Building is a freehold apartment in District 3 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 1990. Across 8 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.00M (S$309 psf, ~3,240 sqft).

Key facts about Tarng Chern Building
TenureFreehold
TOP year1990
District and areaDistrict 3 · Bukit Merah · RCR
Nearest MRTHavelock MRT, 491 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$309 psf, last 8 URA caveats to Sep 2007
1

What's for sale and for rent at Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

No units at Tarng Chern Building 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 Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Tarng Chern Building aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 8 URA caveats, units range from 3,240 sqft to 3,240 sqft, and the middle half are 3,240 sqft to 3,240 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.00M (S$309 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.00M

recent · 8 sales on record

Median PSF

S$309 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2007.

4

What has recently sold at Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

Tarng Chern Building has 8 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,390,500 in Sept 2007 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2007S$2,390,5003,240S$738 psf
Sept 2007S$2,390,5003,240S$738 psf
Sept 2007S$2,390,5003,240S$738 psf
Sept 2007S$2,390,5003,240S$738 psf
Jan 2001S$1,000,0003,240S$309 psf
Jan 2001S$950,0003,240S$293 psf
Jan 2001S$980,0003,240S$302 psf
Jan 2001S$920,0003,240S$284 psf

8 sales and 0 rentals on record since Jan 2001. Source: URA.

5

Is Tarng Chern Building a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Tarng Chern Building has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 3 sold for more

89%

of 7,486 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 years

bought to resold

Tarng Chern Building has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 3 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Tarng Chern Building and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Tarng Chern Building is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Tarng Chern Building is a freehold apartment completed in 1990. It sits on a land area of 448 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,343 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

TARNG CHERN BUILDING is located at 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Havelock MRT, approximately 491m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, FASSLER GOURMET PTE LTD for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, and Pearl'S Hill City Pk for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is Tarng Chern Building from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Tarng Chern Building is Havelock MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.3 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 920 mSupermarket: Secrets Fine Food Pte. Ltd. · 98 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 318 mPark: Pearl'S Hill City Pk · 414 m

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

8

Who built Tarng Chern Building and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Tarng Chern Building was developed by .

Land area
448 sqm (4,822 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,343 sqm (14,456 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tarng Chern Building (~S$1.00M) needs about S$7,320/mo in income and S$3,368/mo in repayments, after S$24,600 stamp duty and a S$250k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.00M) 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$24,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$250k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,368/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,320/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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10

How many property agents are active around Tarng Chern Building?

Key Takeaway

7,621 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 3 — where Tarng Chern Building sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

7,621

District 3 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

38,518

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3 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 Tarng Chern Building

Is Tarng Chern Building freehold?

Yes. Tarng Chern Building is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Tarng Chern Building?

Tarng Chern Building was completed (obtained TOP) in 1990, so it is about 36 years old.

Is Tarng Chern Building a good investment?

Tarng Chern Building has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Tarng Chern Building an EC?

No. Tarng Chern Building is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Tarng Chern Building?

Units at Tarng Chern Building have recently sold for around S$1.00M (S$309 psf), the median of the last 8 URA caveats to Sep 2007. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Tarng Chern Building located?

Tarng Chern Building is at 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040, in Bukit Merah (District 3). The nearest MRT station is Havelock MRT, about 491 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Tarng Chern Building?

For a unit around S$1.00M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,320/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,368/mo after a S$250k (25%) downpayment and S$24,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.