FreeholdRCRDistrict 14 (Geylang)

The Diamond

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Nov 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Diamond is a freehold apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 15 units across 1 block. Across 23 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$610k (S$688 psf, ~1,130 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about The Diamond?

Key Takeaway

The Diamond is a freehold apartment in District 14 (Geylang) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 15 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1997
Developer
Total units
15
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 14 (Geylang)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$688 psf
Last transacted
Nov 2024
Remaining lease
Freehold
2

What is the price and PSF at The Diamond?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$610k (S$688 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 5.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$610k

recent · 23 sales on record

Median PSF

S$688 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,925

46 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

5.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2024.

3

What has recently sold at The Diamond?

Key Takeaway

The Diamond has 23 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,350,000 in Nov 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Nov 2024S$1,350,0001,206S$1,120 psf
Aug 2023S$1,300,0001,259S$1,032 psf
Jun 2018S$575,000538S$1,068 psf
Jan 2018S$548,888538S$1,020 psf
Dec 2017S$908,0001,206S$753 psf
Jun 2012S$568,000549S$1,035 psf
Jun 2011S$650,0001,259S$516 psf
Jan 2011S$830,0001,206S$688 psf
Aug 2010S$700,0001,259S$556 psf
Feb 2010S$610,0001,130S$540 psf
Jan 2008S$345,000538S$641 psf
Sept 2007S$600,0001,098S$546 psf

23 sales and 46 rentals on record since Aug 2000. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at The Diamond rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Diamond has risen 83% over the past 18 years (20002018), from S$556 psf to S$1,020 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2018S$1,020 psfS$549k2+97.7%
2011S$516 psfS$650k2-4.4%
2010S$540 psfS$610k2+93.5%
2004S$279 psfS$352k2-18.7%
2002S$343 psfS$388k2-38.3%
2000S$556 psfS$305k6

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

5

How many property agents are active around The Diamond?

Key Takeaway

7,769 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 14 — where The Diamond 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.

6

Where is The Diamond and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Diamond is located in Geylang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Diamond is a freehold apartment completed in 1997. The development has 15 residential units. It sits on a land area of 364 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,020 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE DIAMOND is located at 17 Lorong 9 Geylang, Singapore 388761. 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 Kallang MRT, approximately 559m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kallang Wave Mall for shopping, PRB TRADING PTE. LTD. for groceries, and Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road for food options.

7

Who built The Diamond and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Diamond was developed by , with 15 units.

Blocks
1
Land area
364 sqm (3,918 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,020 sqm (10,979 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
8

How far is The Diamond from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Diamond is Kallang MRT, about 559 m away (~9 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.

  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km887 m
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority993 m
  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kallang Wave Mall · 1.2 kmSupermarket: Prb Trading Pte. Ltd. · 166 mHawker centre: Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road · 557 m

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

9

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Diamond (~S$610k) needs about S$4,465/mo in income and S$2,054/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$610k) 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$12,900

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$153k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,054/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,465/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about The Diamond? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Diamond's own transactions.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Diamond

How much does a unit at The Diamond cost?

Units at The Diamond have recently transacted around S$610k (S$688 psf), from 23 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 Diamond?

For a unit around S$610k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,465/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,054/mo after a S$153k (25%) downpayment and S$12,900 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is The Diamond a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 5.8%; median PSF has risen about 83% since 2000. 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 Diamond going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Diamond has risen about 83% between 2000 and 2018, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Diamond freehold or leasehold?

The Diamond is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was The Diamond built and who developed it?

The Diamond obtained TOP in 1997, with 15 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to The Diamond?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Diamond is Kallang MRT, about 559 m away (~9 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Diamond?

Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Diamond — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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