The Alcove
The Alcove is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 102 units across 1 block. Across 218 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,101 psf, ~1,356 sqft). There are 20 units for sale from S$1.30M to S$1.75M. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about The Alcove?
The Alcove is a 99-year apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 102 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2004
- Developer
- SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 102
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 14 (Geylang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,101 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What is the price and PSF at The Alcove?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,101 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.53M
recent · 218 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,101 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,299
341 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,234 psf — about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at The Alcove?
The Alcove has 218 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,540,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | S$1,540,000 | 1,378 | S$1,118 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,668,000 | 1,453 | S$1,148 psf |
| Feb 2026 | S$2,080,000 | 2,379 | S$874 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$1,600,000 | 1,432 | S$1,118 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$1,590,000 | 1,550 | S$1,026 psf |
| Feb 2025 | S$1,575,000 | 1,356 | S$1,161 psf |
| Sept 2024 | S$1,500,000 | 1,378 | S$1,089 psf |
| Jun 2024 | S$1,458,000 | 1,324 | S$1,101 psf |
| May 2024 | S$1,430,000 | 1,292 | S$1,107 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$1,360,000 | 1,238 | S$1,099 psf |
| Nov 2023 | S$1,160,000 | 1,087 | S$1,067 psf |
| Sept 2023 | S$1,530,000 | 1,356 | S$1,128 psf |
218 sales and 341 rentals on record since Sept 2002. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Alcove rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Alcove has risen 82% over the past 10 years (2016–2026), from S$613 psf to S$1,118 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,118 psf | S$1.67M | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | S$1,118 psf | S$1.59M | 3 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | S$1,099 psf | S$1.43M | 4 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | S$1,067 psf | S$1.16M | 2 | +22.5% |
| 2022 | S$871 psf | S$1.26M | 6 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | S$887 psf | S$1.18M | 6 | +16.3% |
| 2020 | S$763 psf | S$1.10M | 6 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | S$831 psf | S$1.11M | 6 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | S$768 psf | S$1.02M | 7 | +25.3% |
| 2016 | S$613 psf | S$1.05M | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around The Alcove?
7,769 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 14 — where The Alcove sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,769
District 14 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
39,463
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at The Alcove?
The Alcove has 20 units listed for sale, spanning 2–3-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 3 | S$1.30M–S$1.35M | S$1,242 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 17 | S$1.69M–S$1.75M | S$1,222 psf |
Where is The Alcove and what's nearby?
The Alcove is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Alcove is a 99-year apartment completed in 2004. It was developed by SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 102 residential units. It sits on a land area of 4,813 sqm and has a gross floor area of 13,477 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE ALCOVE is located at 10 Lorong 27 Geylang, Singapore 388199. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, Geylang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 297m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, I-TEC SUPERMART PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, and Lorong 40 Geylang Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, Sauna, and 24 hours security.
Who built The Alcove and how big is the development?
The Alcove was developed by SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, designed by ATELIER GROUP ARCHITECTS, with 102 units over up to 8 storeys.
- Developer
- SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Architect
- ATELIER GROUP ARCHITECTS
- Main contractor
- EVAN LIM & COMPANY PTE LTD
- Floors
- 8 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 4,813 sqm (51,807 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 13,477 sqm (145,065 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is The Alcove from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Alcove is Aljunied MRT, about 297 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT297 m · ~5 min
- Dakota MRT827 m · ~13 min
- Mountbatten MRT883 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority399 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km432 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority587 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km838 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.3 km
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Alcove have?
The Alcove has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Alcove?
Buying a unit at The Alcove (~S$1.53M) needs about S$11,200/mo in income and S$5,153/mo in repayments, after S$46,100 stamp duty and a S$383k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$46,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$383k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,153/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,200/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Alcove? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Alcove's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Alcove sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Alcove
How much does a unit at The Alcove cost?⌄
Units at The Alcove have recently transacted around S$1.53M (S$1,101 psf), from 218 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Alcove?⌄
For a unit around S$1.53M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,200/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,153/mo after a S$383k (25%) downpayment and S$46,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Alcove a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.6%, and current asking prices sit about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 82% since 2016. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at The Alcove going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Alcove has risen about 82% between 2016 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Alcove freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Alcove is 99-year, with approximately 73 years remaining on the lease.
When was The Alcove built and who developed it?⌄
The Alcove obtained TOP in 2004, developed by SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 102 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at The Alcove?⌄
There are 20 units for sale at The Alcove, from S$1.30M to S$1.75M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Alcove?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Alcove is Aljunied MRT, about 297 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Alcove?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Kong Hwa School are within 1 km of The Alcove — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.