The Beacon
The Beacon is a 99-year apartment in District 2 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 2008, with 124 units across 1 block. Across 285 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,670 psf, ~969 sqft). There are 19 units for sale from S$1.60M to S$2.67M. The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about The Beacon?
The Beacon is a 99-year apartment in District 2 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 2008, with 124 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2008
- Developer
- CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD
- Total units
- 124
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 2 (Bukit Merah)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,670 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What is the price and PSF at The Beacon?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,670 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.80M
recent · 285 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,670 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$4,472
824 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.0%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,894 psf — about 13% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.
What has recently sold at The Beacon?
The Beacon has 285 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,968,888 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | S$1,968,888 | 1,109 | S$1,776 psf |
| May 2026 | S$1,810,000 | 969 | S$1,868 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$2,550,000 | 1,485 | S$1,717 psf |
| Mar 2025 | S$1,570,000 | 807 | S$1,945 psf |
| Dec 2024 | S$1,420,000 | 807 | S$1,759 psf |
| Feb 2024 | S$1,800,000 | 1,163 | S$1,548 psf |
| Nov 2023 | S$2,430,000 | 1,485 | S$1,636 psf |
| Aug 2023 | S$3,200,000 | 2,293 | S$1,396 psf |
| May 2023 | S$1,365,000 | 807 | S$1,691 psf |
| Mar 2023 | S$1,900,000 | 1,163 | S$1,634 psf |
| Dec 2022 | S$1,348,000 | 807 | S$1,670 psf |
| Dec 2022 | S$1,610,000 | 969 | S$1,662 psf |
285 sales and 824 rentals on record since Jun 2006. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Beacon rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Beacon has risen 54% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,152 psf to S$1,776 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,776 psf | S$1.81M | 2 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | S$1,717 psf | S$1.57M | 2 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | S$1,548 psf | S$1.42M | 2 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | S$1,634 psf | S$1.90M | 4 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | S$1,635 psf | S$1.45M | 6 | +14.7% |
| 2021 | S$1,425 psf | S$1.57M | 4 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | S$1,239 psf | S$1.50M | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2019 | S$1,394 psf | S$1.50M | 5 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | S$1,357 psf | S$1.40M | 4 | +17.8% |
| 2017 | S$1,152 psf | S$1.45M | 4 | — |
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 Beacon?
3,585 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 2 — where The Beacon sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
3,585
District 2 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
15,284
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 2across 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 Beacon?
The Beacon has 19 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 | 10 | S$1.60M–S$2.18M | S$1,981 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 9 | S$1.95M–S$2.67M | S$1,758 psf |
Where is The Beacon and what's nearby?
The Beacon is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Beacon is a 99-year apartment completed in 2008. It was developed by CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD. The development has 124 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,742 sqm and has a gross floor area of 13,099 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.5.
THE BEACON is located at 130 Cantonment Road, Singapore 089775. It is part of District 02, Anson / Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tanjong Pagar MRT, approximately 588m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include 100 AM for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza for food options, and Tras Link Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Lift lobby, and Main entrance.
Who built The Beacon and how big is the development?
The Beacon was developed by CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD, designed by AXIS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, with 124 units over up to 23 storeys.
- Developer
- CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD
- Architect
- AXIS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS
- Main contractor
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION (SOUTH PACIFIC) DEVELOPMENT CO PTE LTD
- Floors
- 23 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 3,742 sqm (40,279 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 13,099 sqm (140,996 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 3.50
How far is The Beacon from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Beacon is Tanjong Pagar MRT, about 588 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Tanjong Pagar MRT588 m · ~9 min
- Outram Park MRT629 m · ~10 min
- Maxwell MRT638 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority75 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.4 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Beacon have?
The Beacon has 9 facilities, including Basement car park, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Beacon?
Buying a unit at The Beacon (~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
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Thinking about The Beacon? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Beacon's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Beacon sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Beacon
How much does a unit at The Beacon cost?⌄
Units at The Beacon have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,670 psf), from 285 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 Beacon?⌄
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.
Is The Beacon a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.0%, and current asking prices sit about 13% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 54% since 2017. 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 Beacon going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Beacon has risen about 54% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Beacon freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Beacon is 99-year, with approximately 77 years remaining on the lease.
When was The Beacon built and who developed it?⌄
The Beacon obtained TOP in 2008, developed by CANTONMENT REALTY PTE LTD, with 124 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at The Beacon?⌄
There are 19 units for sale at The Beacon, from S$1.60M to S$2.67M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Beacon?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Beacon is Tanjong Pagar MRT, about 588 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Beacon?⌄
Cantonment Primary School is within 1 km of The Beacon — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.