99-yearCCRDistrict 7 (Rochor)

The Bencoolen

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

The Bencoolen is a 99-year apartment in District 7 (Rochor) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 182 units across 3 blocks. Across 271 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.46M (S$1,621 psf, ~883 sqft). There are 31 units for sale from S$1.40M to S$2.05M. The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.

Key facts about The Bencoolen
Tenure99-year leasehold from 1995 (≈68 years left)
TOP year1999
DeveloperNOT AVAILABLE
Units182 in 3 blocks
District and areaDistrict 7 · Rochor · CCR
Nearest MRTRochor MRT, 255 m (~4 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,621 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

The Bencoolen has 31 units listed for sale, asking S$1.40M to S$2.05M (median S$1,706 psf), and 37 units for rent at a median of S$2,700 a month.

For sale

31 listings

S$1.40M – S$2.05M

For rent

37 listings

S$1,200 – S$5,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom24S$1.40M–S$1.88MS$1,704 psf
3-bedroom7S$1.45M–S$2.05MS$1,706 psf

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

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Bencoolen aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 271 URA caveats, units range from 829 sqft to 8,310 sqft, and the middle half are 872 sqft to 1,044 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom829 sqft to 1,270 sqftS$1.40M · S$1,704 psf
3-bedroom850 sqft to 1,173 sqftS$1.45M · S$1,706 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Bencoolen →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.46M (S$1,621 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.46M

recent · 271 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,621 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,897

2,571 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.2%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,706 psf — about 5% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

The Bencoolen has 271 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,390,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$1,390,000829S$1,677 psf
Jun 2026S$1,735,0001,033S$1,679 psf
Jun 2026S$1,800,0001,044S$1,724 psf
May 2026S$1,458,000872S$1,672 psf
Dec 2025S$1,698,0001,033S$1,643 psf
Nov 2025S$1,308,888829S$1,579 psf
Apr 2025S$1,423,000883S$1,612 psf
Mar 2025S$1,470,000926S$1,588 psf
Mar 2025S$1,570,000969S$1,621 psf
Feb 2025S$1,330,000872S$1,525 psf
Jun 2024S$1,478,000883S$1,675 psf
May 2024S$1,400,000883S$1,586 psf

271 sales and 2,571 rentals on record since Jul 1996. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Bencoolen rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Bencoolen has risen 40% over the past 10 years (20162026), from S$1,200 psf to S$1,677 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,677 psfS$1.46M4+5.6%
2025S$1,588 psfS$1.42M6+0.1%
2024S$1,586 psfS$1.40M2-1.4%
2023S$1,608 psfS$1.59M58+13.6%
2022S$1,416 psfS$1.25M4+5.0%
2021S$1,348 psfS$1.29M5+1.9%
2020S$1,323 psfS$1.15M5+11.5%
2019S$1,187 psfS$1.10M4-8.2%
2018S$1,293 psfS$1.25M4+7.7%
2016S$1,200 psfS$1.08M6

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

6

Is The Bencoolen a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 103 units at The Bencoolen that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2026), 87% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.2%. Units listed now ask about 5% 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

87%

of 103 resales here

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.9 years

bought to resold

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

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Where is The Bencoolen and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Bencoolen is located in Rochor, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Bencoolen is a 99-year apartment completed in 1999. It was developed by NOT AVAILABLE. The development has 182 residential units. It sits on a land area of 6,258 sqm and has a gross floor area of 26,285 sqm. The plot ratio is 4.2.

THE BENCOOLEN is located at 180A Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189646. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, Rochor. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Rochor MRT, approximately 255m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bugis+ for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and Handy Rd Os for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and Tennis courts.

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How far is The Bencoolen from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Bencoolen is Rochor MRT, about 255 m away (~4 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km576 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority859 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school2.0 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Bugis+ · 247 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 354 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 104 mPark: Handy Rd Os · 679 m

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

9

Who built The Bencoolen and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Bencoolen was developed by NOT AVAILABLE, designed by ARCHURBAN ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, with 182 units.

Developer
NOT AVAILABLE
Architect
ARCHURBAN ARCHITECTS PLANNERS
Main contractor
HUP SOON CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD
Blocks
3
Land area
6,258 sqm (67,360 sqft)
Gross floor area
26,285 sqm (282,929 sqft)
Plot ratio
4.20
10

What facilities does The Bencoolen have?

Key Takeaway

The Bencoolen has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium room24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Bencoolen (~S$1.46M) needs about S$10,673/mo in income and S$4,910/mo in repayments, after S$42,920 stamp duty and a S$365k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.46M) 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$42,920

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$365k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,910/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,673/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

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How many property agents are active around The Bencoolen?

Key Takeaway

3,436 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 7 — where The Bencoolen sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,436

District 7 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

12,907

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 7 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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Bencoolen's own transactions.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Bencoolen

Is The Bencoolen freehold?

No. The Bencoolen is on a 99-year lease that started in 1995, with about 68 years left.

How old is The Bencoolen?

The Bencoolen was completed (obtained TOP) in 1999, so it is about 27 years old.

Is The Bencoolen a good investment?

Of 103 units at The Bencoolen that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2026), 87% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.2%. Units listed now ask about 5% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Bencoolen an EC?

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

Who is the developer of The Bencoolen?

The Bencoolen was developed by NOT AVAILABLE.

What is the price of a condo at The Bencoolen?

Units at The Bencoolen have recently sold for around S$1.46M (S$1,621 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 31 units are listed for sale from S$1.40M to S$2.05M.

Where is The Bencoolen located?

The Bencoolen is at 180A Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189646, in Rochor (District 7). The nearest MRT station is Rochor MRT, about 255 m away.

How many units are there in The Bencoolen?

The Bencoolen has 182 units in 3 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Bencoolen?

For a unit around S$1.46M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,673/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,910/mo after a S$365k (25%) downpayment and S$42,920 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Bencoolen going up?

The median price per square foot at The Bencoolen has risen about 40% 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 Bencoolen?

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Bencoolen. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.