FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Marine Parade)

Tembelina

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Nov 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Tembelina is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Marine Parade) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 14 units across 4 blocks. Across 20 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$672k (S$564 psf, ~1,076 sqft). There is 1 unit for sale from S$7.40M to S$7.40M.

Key facts about Tembelina
TenureFreehold
TOP year1997
Units14 in 4 blocks
District and areaDistrict 15 · Marine Parade · RCR
Nearest MRTMarine Parade MRT, 771 m (~12 min walk)
Latest median psfS$564 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

Tembelina has 1 unit listed for sale, asking S$7.40M to S$7.40M, and 0 units for rent.

For sale

1 listing

S$7.40M – S$7.40M

For rent

0 listings

no asking rents

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
5-bedroom1S$7.40M–S$7.40M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Tembelina aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 20 URA caveats, units range from 1,023 sqft to 1,539 sqft, and the middle half are 1,023 sqft to 1,410 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
5-bedroom6,666 sqftS$7.40M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Tembelina →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$672k (S$564 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$672k

recent · 20 sales on record

Median PSF

S$564 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,200

33 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

Tembelina has 20 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,880,000 in Nov 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Nov 2025S$1,880,0001,076S$1,747 psf
Jan 2021S$1,250,0001,076S$1,161 psf
Nov 2016S$1,115,0001,023S$1,090 psf
Nov 2012S$1,180,0001,410S$837 psf
Mar 2012S$895,0001,023S$875 psf
Jul 2009S$795,0001,410S$564 psf
Aug 2007S$600,0001,023S$587 psf
Jun 2006S$416,0001,023S$407 psf
Jun 2006S$660,0001,453S$454 psf
May 2006S$415,0001,023S$406 psf
Mar 2006S$672,0001,453S$462 psf
Feb 2006S$610,0001,539S$396 psf

20 sales and 33 rentals on record since May 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Tembelina rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Tembelina has risen 15% over the past 16 years (19962012), from S$731 psf to S$837 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2012S$837 psfS$895k2+105.7%
2006S$407 psfS$610k5-44.3%
1996S$731 psfS$758k4

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

6

Is Tembelina a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Tembelina has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 15, 87% of 26,248 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 15 sold for more

87%

of 26,248 private resales

Median gain

28%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.0 years

bought to resold

Tembelina has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 15 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Tembelina and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Tembelina is located in Marine Parade, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Tembelina is a freehold apartment completed in 1997. The development has 14 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,188 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,663 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

TEMBELINA is located at 186 Tembeling Road, Singapore 423683. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Marine Parade. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Marine Parade MRT, approximately 771m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Dunman Food Centre for food options, and Koon Seng Park for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Tembelina from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Tembelina is Marine Parade MRT, about 771 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority293 m
  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority575 m
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km681 m
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km844 m
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority922 m
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.4 km
  • Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 499 mSupermarket: Tanesei Retailing Pte. Ltd. · 499 mHawker centre: Dunman Food Centre · 167 mPark: Koon Seng Park · 197 m

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

9

Who built Tembelina and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Tembelina was developed by , with 14 units.

Blocks
4
Land area
1,188 sqm (12,788 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,663 sqm (17,900 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tembelina (~S$672k) needs about S$4,919/mo in income and S$2,263/mo in repayments, after S$14,760 stamp duty and a S$168k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$672k) 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$14,760

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$168k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,263/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,919/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around Tembelina?

Key Takeaway

9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Tembelina sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,527

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

60,936

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15 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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Thinking about Tembelina? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Tembelina's own transactions.

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Is Tembelina a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Tembelina sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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12

Frequently asked questions about Tembelina

Is Tembelina freehold?

Yes. Tembelina is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Tembelina?

Tembelina was completed (obtained TOP) in 1997, so it is about 29 years old.

Is Tembelina a good investment?

Tembelina has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 15, 87% of 26,248 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Tembelina an EC?

No. Tembelina is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Tembelina?

Units at Tembelina have recently sold for around S$672k (S$564 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 1 unit is listed for sale from S$7.40M to S$7.40M.

Where is Tembelina located?

Tembelina is at 186 Tembeling Road, Singapore 423683, in Marine Parade (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Marine Parade MRT, about 771 m away.

How many units are there in Tembelina?

Tembelina has 14 units in 4 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Tembelina?

For a unit around S$672k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,919/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,263/mo after a S$168k (25%) downpayment and S$14,760 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Tembelina going up?

The median price per square foot at Tembelina has risen about 15% between 1996 and 2012, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Tembelina?

Haig Girls' School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, Chij (Katong) Primary are within 1 km of Tembelina. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.