FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Marine Parade)

Tembeling Centre

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

Tembeling Centre is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Marine Parade) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 17 units across 1 block. Across 21 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$953 psf, ~2,045 sqft).

Key facts about Tembeling Centre
TenureFreehold
TOP year1985
Units17 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 15 · Marine Parade · RCR
Nearest MRTMarine Parade MRT, 430 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$953 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

Tembeling Centre has 0 units listed for sale, and 3 units for rent at a median of S$7,300 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

3 listings

S$7,200 – S$7,300 a month

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Tembeling Centre aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 21 URA caveats, units range from 1,324 sqft to 2,153 sqft, and the middle half are 1,916 sqft to 2,153 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$953 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.80M

recent · 21 sales on record

Median PSF

S$953 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,700

48 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

Tembeling Centre has 21 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,100,000 in Jun 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2025S$3,100,0002,153S$1,440 psf
Mar 2024S$3,000,0002,153S$1,394 psf
Oct 2022S$1,800,0001,324S$1,360 psf
Mar 2022S$1,635,0001,324S$1,235 psf
Oct 2021S$2,500,0001,959S$1,276 psf
Sept 2020S$1,950,0002,045S$953 psf
Sept 2018S$1,850,0001,916S$966 psf
Mar 2017S$1,850,0002,045S$905 psf
Mar 2016S$1,750,0002,153S$813 psf
Sept 2014S$1,600,0001,959S$817 psf
Apr 2010S$1,290,0002,153S$599 psf
Nov 2009S$1,018,0002,153S$473 psf

21 sales and 48 rentals on record since Apr 1999. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Tembeling Centre rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Tembeling Centre has risen 164% over the past 23 years (19992022), from S$468 psf to S$1,235 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2022S$1,235 psfS$1.64M2+181.3%
2009S$439 psfS$860k2+49.8%
2003S$293 psfS$630k2-37.4%
1999S$468 psfS$670k3

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

6

Is Tembeling Centre a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 10 units at Tembeling Centre that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2025), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 67% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

90%

of 10 resales here

Median gain

67%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Tembeling Centre with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Tembeling Centre and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Tembeling Centre is a freehold apartment completed in 1985. The development has 17 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,591 sqm and has a gross floor area of 7,772 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

TEMBELING CENTRE is located at 252 Tembeling Road, Singapore 423731. 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 430m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 84 Marine Parade Central for food options, and Marine Parade Rd Pk for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Tembeling Centre from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Tembeling Centre is Marine Parade MRT, about 430 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority589 m
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority643 m
  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority666 m
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km934 m
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.3 km
  • Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 143 mSupermarket: Tanesei Retailing Pte. Ltd. · 143 mHawker centre: Blk 84 Marine Parade Central · 477 mPark: Marine Parade Rd Pk · 348 m

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

9

Who built Tembeling Centre and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Tembeling Centre was developed by , with 17 units.

Blocks
1
Land area
2,591 sqm (27,889 sqft)
Gross floor area
7,772 sqm (83,657 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tembeling Centre (~S$1.80M) needs about S$13,177/mo in income and S$6,062/mo in repayments, after S$59,600 stamp duty and a S$450k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.80M) 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$59,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$450k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$6,062/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$13,177/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around Tembeling Centre?

Key Takeaway

9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where Tembeling Centre 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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Recent units at Tembeling Centre sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Tembeling Centre

Is Tembeling Centre freehold?

Yes. Tembeling Centre is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Tembeling Centre?

Tembeling Centre was completed (obtained TOP) in 1985, so it is about 41 years old.

Is Tembeling Centre a good investment?

Of 10 units at Tembeling Centre that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2025), 90% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 67% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Tembeling Centre an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at Tembeling Centre?

Units at Tembeling Centre have recently sold for around S$1.80M (S$953 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Tembeling Centre located?

Tembeling Centre is at 252 Tembeling Road, Singapore 423731, in Marine Parade (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Marine Parade MRT, about 430 m away.

How many units are there in Tembeling Centre?

Tembeling Centre has 17 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Tembeling Centre?

For a unit around S$1.80M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$13,177/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$6,062/mo after a S$450k (25%) downpayment and S$59,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Tembeling Centre going up?

The median price per square foot at Tembeling Centre has risen about 164% between 1999 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Tembeling Centre?

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