The Calypso
The Calypso is a freehold apartment in District 16 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 30 units across 2 blocks. Across 58 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,117 psf, ~1,119 sqft). There are 8 units for sale from S$2.30M to S$2.50M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2005 |
| Developer | NOVELTY DEPARTMENT STORE PTE LTD |
| Units | 30 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 16 · Bedok · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Bayshore MRT, 259 m (~4 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,117 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Calypso?
The Calypso has 8 units listed for sale, asking S$2.30M to S$2.50M (median S$2,254 psf), and 3 units for rent at a median of S$4,800 a month.
For sale
8 listings
S$2.30M – S$2.50M
For rent
3 listings
S$4,800 – S$4,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 8 | S$2.30M–S$2.50M | S$2,254 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Calypso?
Floor plans for The Calypso aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 58 URA caveats, units range from 764 sqft to 2,293 sqft, and the middle half are 764 sqft to 1,259 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 1,109 sqft to 1,119 sqft | S$2.30M · S$2,254 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Calypso →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Calypso?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,117 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.36M
recent · 58 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,117 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,921
94 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,254 psf — about 102% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.
What has recently sold at The Calypso?
The Calypso has 58 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,385,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | S$1,385,000 | 764 | S$1,812 psf |
| Aug 2023 | S$1,280,000 | 764 | S$1,675 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$1,780,000 | 1,184 | S$1,503 psf |
| May 2022 | S$1,485,000 | 1,119 | S$1,327 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$1,150,000 | 764 | S$1,505 psf |
| Apr 2021 | S$968,000 | 764 | S$1,267 psf |
| Nov 2020 | S$1,407,000 | 1,259 | S$1,117 psf |
| Feb 2020 | S$1,385,000 | 1,259 | S$1,100 psf |
| Nov 2019 | S$810,000 | 764 | S$1,060 psf |
| Apr 2018 | S$1,360,000 | 1,324 | S$1,027 psf |
| Dec 2013 | S$1,190,000 | 1,119 | S$1,063 psf |
| Nov 2013 | S$1,400,000 | 1,259 | S$1,112 psf |
58 sales and 94 rentals on record since Jul 2003. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Calypso rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Calypso has risen 131% over the past 20 years (2003–2023), from S$650 psf to S$1,503 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,503 psf | S$1.28M | 2 | +18.6% |
| 2021 | S$1,267 psf | S$968k | 2 | +15.2% |
| 2020 | S$1,100 psf | S$1.39M | 2 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | S$1,112 psf | S$1.19M | 5 | +15.2% |
| 2012 | S$965 psf | S$1.08M | 2 | -8.4% |
| 2011 | S$1,053 psf | S$808k | 3 | +39.5% |
| 2010 | S$755 psf | S$920k | 2 | -11.3% |
| 2009 | S$851 psf | S$705k | 3 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | S$704 psf | S$820k | 6 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | S$650 psf | S$699k | 24 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Calypso a good investment?
Of 30 units at The Calypso that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2025), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 32% over a median 5.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 102% 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
93%
of 30 resales here
Median gain
32%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.3 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Calypso 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 Calypso and what's nearby?
The Calypso is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.
The Calypso is a freehold apartment completed in 2005. It was developed by NOVELTY DEPARTMENT STORE PTE LTD. The development has 30 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,791 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,507 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
THE CALYPSO is located at 500 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 465540. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, Bedok. The project falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bayshore MRT, approximately 259m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include East Village for shopping, GOLDEN TICKET SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. for groceries, and Lucky Gardens Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Fun pool, Playground, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.
How far is The Calypso from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Calypso is Bayshore MRT, about 259 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bayshore MRT259 m · ~4 min
- Bedok South MRT683 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority373 m
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km476 m
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km996 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Anglican High SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
- Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Calypso and how big is the development?
The Calypso was developed by NOVELTY DEPARTMENT STORE PTE LTD, with 30 units over up to 5 storeys.
- Developer
- NOVELTY DEPARTMENT STORE PTE LTD
- Floors
- 5 storeys
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 1,791 sqm (19,278 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 2,507 sqm (26,985 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What facilities does The Calypso have?
The Calypso has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Fun pool, Playground, Swimming pool, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Calypso?
Buying a unit at The Calypso (~S$1.36M) needs about S$9,956/mo in income and S$4,580/mo in repayments, after S$39,000 stamp duty and a S$340k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.36M) 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$39,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$340k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,580/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$9,956/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Calypso?
7,518 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 16 — where The Calypso sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,518
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
34,135
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 16 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 Calypso? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Calypso's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Calypso sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Calypso
Is The Calypso freehold?⌄
Yes. The Calypso is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is The Calypso?⌄
The Calypso was completed (obtained TOP) in 2005, so it is about 21 years old.
Is The Calypso a good investment?⌄
Of 30 units at The Calypso that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2025), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 32% over a median 5.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.6%. Units listed now ask about 102% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Calypso an EC?⌄
No. The Calypso is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Calypso?⌄
The Calypso was developed by NOVELTY DEPARTMENT STORE PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Calypso?⌄
Units at The Calypso have recently sold for around S$1.36M (S$1,117 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 8 units are listed for sale from S$2.30M to S$2.50M.
Where is The Calypso located?⌄
The Calypso is at 500 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 465540, in Bedok (District 16). The nearest MRT station is Bayshore MRT, about 259 m away.
How many units are there in The Calypso?⌄
The Calypso has 30 units in 2 blocks, up to 5 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Calypso?⌄
For a unit around S$1.36M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,956/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,580/mo after a S$340k (25%) downpayment and S$39,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Calypso going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Calypso has risen about 131% between 2003 and 2023, 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 Calypso?⌄
Temasek Primary School is within 1 km of The Calypso. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.