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 16 units for sale from S$1.30M to S$1.75M. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 2000 (≈73 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2004 |
| Developer | SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD |
| Units | 102 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 14 · Geylang · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Aljunied MRT, 297 m (~5 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,101 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Alcove?
The Alcove has 16 units listed for sale, asking S$1.30M to S$1.75M (median S$1,222 psf), and 7 units for rent at a median of S$1,500 a month.
For sale
16 listings
S$1.30M – S$1.75M
For rent
7 listings
S$1,150 – S$5,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1 | S$1.30M–S$1.30M | — |
| 2-bedroom | 2 | S$1.30M–S$1.30M | S$1,196 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 13 | S$1.68M–S$1.75M | S$1,222 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Alcove?
Floor plans for The Alcove aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 218 URA caveats, units range from 1,066 sqft to 2,583 sqft, and the middle half are 1,292 sqft to 1,399 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1,087 sqft | S$1.30M |
| 2-bedroom | 1,087 sqft | S$1.30M · S$1,196 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 1,292 sqft to 1,432 sqft | S$1.68M · S$1,222 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Alcove →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
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$3,300
342 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,222 psf — about 11% 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 342 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.
Is The Alcove a good investment?
Of 114 units at The Alcove that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 11% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
96%
of 114 resales here
Median gain
34%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.7 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Alcove with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
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.
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.
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
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.53M) 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$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
How many property agents are active around The Alcove?
7,770 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
7,770
District 14 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
39,512
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 14 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
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
Is The Alcove freehold?⌄
No. The Alcove is on a 99-year lease that started in 2000, with about 73 years left.
How old is The Alcove?⌄
The Alcove was completed (obtained TOP) in 2004, so it is about 22 years old.
Is The Alcove a good investment?⌄
Of 114 units at The Alcove that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 11% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Alcove an EC?⌄
No. The Alcove is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Alcove?⌄
The Alcove was developed by SIMS GREEN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Alcove?⌄
Units at The Alcove have recently sold for around S$1.53M (S$1,101 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 16 units are listed for sale from S$1.30M to S$1.75M.
Where is The Alcove located?⌄
The Alcove is at 10 Lorong 27 Geylang, Singapore 388199, in Geylang (District 14). The nearest MRT station is Aljunied MRT, about 297 m away.
How many units are there in The Alcove?⌄
The Alcove has 102 units in 1 block, up to 8 storeys high.
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.
Are prices at The Alcove going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Alcove has risen about 82% between 2016 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.