The Florentine
The Florentine is a 947-year apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 34 units across 2 blocks. Across 81 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,280 psf, ~1,184 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$1.50M to S$2.95M. The lease has approximately 855 years remaining.
| Tenure | 947-year leasehold from 1934 (≈855 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2011 |
| Developer | ROXY HOMES PTE LTD |
| Units | 34 in 2 blocks |
| District and area | District 19 · Hougang · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Kovan MRT, 681 m (~11 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,280 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Florentine?
The Florentine has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$1.50M to S$2.95M (median S$1,420 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$3,500 a month.
For sale
5 listings
S$1.50M – S$2.95M
For rent
1 listing
S$3,500 – S$3,500 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 1 | S$1.50M–S$1.50M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 1 | S$1.89M–S$1.89M | — |
| 4-bedroom | 3 | S$2.95M–S$2.95M | S$1,420 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Florentine?
Floor plans for The Florentine aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 81 URA caveats, units range from 947 sqft to 2,077 sqft, and the middle half are 958 sqft to 1,464 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 958 sqft | S$1.50M |
| 3-bedroom | 1,249 sqft | S$1.89M |
| 4-bedroom | 2,077 sqft | S$2.95M · S$1,420 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Florentine →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Florentine?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,280 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.65M
recent · 81 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,280 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,642
64 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,420 psf — about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at The Florentine?
The Florentine has 81 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,288,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | S$2,288,000 | 1,787 | S$1,280 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$1,680,000 | 1,184 | S$1,419 psf |
| Jul 2025 | S$1,600,000 | 1,184 | S$1,351 psf |
| Mar 2025 | S$1,650,500 | 1,184 | S$1,394 psf |
| Jun 2024 | S$1,550,000 | 1,184 | S$1,309 psf |
| Apr 2024 | S$1,650,000 | 1,238 | S$1,333 psf |
| Oct 2022 | S$1,380,000 | 1,249 | S$1,105 psf |
| Sept 2022 | S$1,250,000 | 958 | S$1,305 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$1,250,000 | 1,055 | S$1,185 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$2,127,872 | 2,077 | S$1,024 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$1,800,000 | 1,787 | S$1,007 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$1,830,000 | 1,787 | S$1,024 psf |
81 sales and 64 rentals on record since Apr 2008. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Florentine rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Florentine has risen 111% over the past 16 years (2009–2025), from S$662 psf to S$1,394 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S$1,394 psf | S$1.65M | 3 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | S$1,309 psf | S$1.55M | 2 | +18.5% |
| 2022 | S$1,105 psf | S$1.25M | 2 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | S$1,024 psf | S$1.80M | 6 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | S$1,062 psf | S$1.19M | 2 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | S$977 psf | S$935k | 6 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | S$1,044 psf | S$1.00M | 2 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | S$954 psf | S$1.20M | 12 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | S$828 psf | S$980k | 7 | +25.1% |
| 2009 | S$662 psf | S$750k | 10 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Florentine a good investment?
Of 46 units at The Florentine that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2026), 98% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Units listed now ask about 11% 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
98%
of 46 resales here
Median gain
24%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.7 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Florentine 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 Florentine and what's nearby?
The Florentine is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.
The Florentine is a 947-year apartment completed in 2011. It was developed by ROXY HOMES PTE LTD. The development has 34 residential units. It sits on a land area of 36,161 sqm and has a gross floor area of 101,244 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
THE FLORENTINE is located at 68 Florence Road, Singapore 549555. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 680m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Poh Huat Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and Swimming pool.
How far is The Florentine from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Florentine is Kovan MRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kovan MRT681 m · ~11 min
- Hougang MRT905 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km174 m
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority661 m
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority905 m
- Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km919 m
- Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Florentine and how big is the development?
The Florentine was developed by ROXY HOMES PTE LTD, with 34 units over up to 5 storeys.
- Developer
- ROXY HOMES PTE LTD
- Floors
- 5 storeys
- Blocks
- 2
- Land area
- 36,161 sqm (389,233 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 101,244 sqm (1,089,780 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What facilities does The Florentine have?
The Florentine has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Florentine?
Buying a unit at The Florentine (~S$1.65M) needs about S$12,078/mo in income and S$5,557/mo in repayments, after S$52,100 stamp duty and a S$413k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.65M) 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$52,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$413k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,557/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$12,078/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Florentine?
11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where The Florentine sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
11,112
District 19 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
72,395
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 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 Florentine? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Florentine's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Florentine sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Florentine
Is The Florentine freehold?⌄
No. The Florentine is on a 947-year lease that started in 1934, with about 855 years left.
How old is The Florentine?⌄
The Florentine was completed (obtained TOP) in 2011, so it is about 15 years old.
Is The Florentine a good investment?⌄
Of 46 units at The Florentine that were bought and later resold (bought from 2008, resold up to 2026), 98% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Units listed now ask about 11% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Florentine an EC?⌄
No. The Florentine is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Florentine?⌄
The Florentine was developed by ROXY HOMES PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Florentine?⌄
Units at The Florentine have recently sold for around S$1.65M (S$1,280 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$1.50M to S$2.95M.
Where is The Florentine located?⌄
The Florentine is at 68 Florence Road, Singapore 549555, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 681 m away.
How many units are there in The Florentine?⌄
The Florentine has 34 units in 2 blocks, up to 5 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Florentine?⌄
For a unit around S$1.65M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$12,078/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,557/mo after a S$413k (25%) downpayment and S$52,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Florentine going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Florentine has risen about 111% between 2009 and 2025, 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 Florentine?⌄
Xinmin Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School, Montfort Junior School are within 1 km of The Florentine. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.