947-yearOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

The Florentine

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

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 7 units for sale from S$1.50M to S$2.95M. The lease has approximately 855 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

The Florentine is a 947-year apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 34 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
947-year
TOP / Completion
2011
Developer
ROXY HOMES PTE LTD
Total units
34
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$1,280 psf
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 855 years
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What is the price and PSF at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

The Florentine has 81 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,288,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2026S$2,288,0001,787S$1,280 psf
Nov 2025S$1,680,0001,184S$1,419 psf
Jul 2025S$1,600,0001,184S$1,351 psf
Mar 2025S$1,650,5001,184S$1,394 psf
Jun 2024S$1,550,0001,184S$1,309 psf
Apr 2024S$1,650,0001,238S$1,333 psf
Oct 2022S$1,380,0001,249S$1,105 psf
Sept 2022S$1,250,000958S$1,305 psf
Dec 2021S$1,250,0001,055S$1,185 psf
Nov 2021S$2,127,8722,077S$1,024 psf
Nov 2021S$1,800,0001,787S$1,007 psf
Oct 2021S$1,830,0001,787S$1,024 psf

81 sales and 64 rentals on record since Apr 2008. Source: URA.

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Are prices at The Florentine rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Florentine has risen 111% over the past 16 years (20092025), from S$662 psf to S$1,394 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,394 psfS$1.65M3+6.5%
2024S$1,309 psfS$1.55M2+18.5%
2022S$1,105 psfS$1.25M2+7.9%
2021S$1,024 psfS$1.80M6-3.6%
2018S$1,062 psfS$1.19M2+8.7%
2017S$977 psfS$935k6-6.4%
2015S$1,044 psfS$1.00M2+9.4%
2011S$954 psfS$1.20M12+15.2%
2010S$828 psfS$980k7+25.1%
2009S$662 psfS$750k10

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

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How many property agents are active around The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

11,111 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

11,111

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,282

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19across 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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What bedroom types are available at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

The Florentine has 7 units listed for sale, spanning 2–4-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom2S$1.50M–S$1.50M
3-bedroom2S$1.89M–S$1.89M
4-bedroom3S$2.95M–S$2.95MS$1,420 psf
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Where is The Florentine and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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Who built The Florentine and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

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
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How far is The Florentine from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 749 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 749 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 794 mPark: Poh Huat Rd Pg · 495 m

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

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What facilities does The Florentine have?

Key Takeaway

The Florentine has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundSwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

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

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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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Florentine

How much does a unit at The Florentine cost?

Units at The Florentine have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,280 psf), from 81 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 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.

Is The Florentine a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.9%, and current asking prices sit about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 111% since 2009. 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 Florentine going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Florentine has risen about 111% between 2009 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Florentine freehold or leasehold?

The Florentine is 947-year, with approximately 855 years remaining on the lease.

When was The Florentine built and who developed it?

The Florentine obtained TOP in 2011, developed by ROXY HOMES PTE LTD, with 34 units across 2 blocks.

How many units are for sale at The Florentine?

There are 7 units for sale at The Florentine, from S$1.50M to S$2.95M.

What is the nearest MRT to The Florentine?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Florentine is Kovan MRT, about 681 m away (~11 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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