FreeholdRCRDistrict 14 (Geylang)

The Diamond

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 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).

Key facts about The Diamond
TenureFreehold
TOP year1997
Units15 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 14 · Geylang · RCR
Nearest MRTKallang MRT, 559 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$688 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2024
1

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

Key Takeaway

No units at The Diamond are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

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2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Diamond aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 23 URA caveats, units range from 538 sqft to 1,270 sqft, and the middle half are 549 sqft to 1,206 sqft.

3

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 5.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$610k

recent · 23 sales on record

Median PSF

S$688 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,000

47 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

5.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2024.

4

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 47 rentals on record since Aug 2000. Source: URA.

5

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.

6

Is The Diamond a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 13 units at The Diamond that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2024), 92% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 59% over a median 7.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 5.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

92%

of 13 resales here

Median gain

59%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.4 years

bought to resold

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

7

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.

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

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
10

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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11

How many property agents are active around The Diamond?

Key Takeaway

7,770 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

7,770

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.

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12

Frequently asked questions about The Diamond

Is The Diamond freehold?

Yes. The Diamond is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is The Diamond?

The Diamond was completed (obtained TOP) in 1997, so it is about 29 years old.

Is The Diamond a good investment?

Of 13 units at The Diamond that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2024), 92% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 59% over a median 7.4-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 5.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Diamond an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at The Diamond?

Units at The Diamond have recently sold for around S$610k (S$688 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is The Diamond located?

The Diamond is at 17 Lorong 9 Geylang, Singapore 388761, in Geylang (District 14). The nearest MRT station is Kallang MRT, about 559 m away.

How many units are there in The Diamond?

The Diamond has 15 units in 1 block.

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.

Are prices at The Diamond going up?

The median price per square foot at The Diamond has risen about 83% between 2000 and 2018, 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 Diamond?

Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of The Diamond. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.