947-yearOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

The Florentine

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026Data through Sept 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 82 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$1,305 psf, ~1,184 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$1.89M to S$2.95M. The lease has approximately 855 years remaining.

Key facts about The Florentine
Tenure947-year leasehold from 1934 (≈855 years left)
TOP year2011
DeveloperROXY HOMES PTE LTD
Units34 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTKovan MRT, 681 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,305 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Florentine has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$1.89M to S$2.95M (median S$1,420 psf), and 0 units for rent.

For sale

5 listings

S$1.89M – S$2.95M

For rent

0 listings

no asking rents

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
3-bedroom2S$1.89M–S$1.89M—
4-bedroom3S$2.95M–S$2.95MS$1,420 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

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

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 14 layouts on record for The Florentine, from 1 to 3 bedrooms (947 sqft to 2,077 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
1 Bedroom21,184 to 1,787 sq ft
2 Bedroom4947 to 2,002 sq ft
3 Bedroom81,055 to 2,077 sq ft

PropKaki holds no floor plan images for The Florentine yet.

See The Florentine's floor plans — ask PropKaki.Ask PropKakisqm ↔ sq ft converter

Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$1,305 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.60M

recent · 82 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,305 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,638

65 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.0%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,420 psf — about 9% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

The Florentine has 82 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,420,000 in Sept 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2026S$1,420,000958S$1,482 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

82 sales and 65 rentals on record since Apr 2008. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Florentine rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Florentine has risen 55% over the past 16 years (2010–2026), from S$828 psf to S$1,280 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,280 psfS$1.42M2-8.2%
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—

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

6

Is The Florentine a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 47 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.0%. Units listed now ask about 9% 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 47 resales here

Median gain

24%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.9 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 →

7

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.

8

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.

9

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
10

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
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Florentine (~S$1.60M) needs about S$11,712/mo in income and S$5,389/mo in repayments, after S$49,600 stamp duty and a S$400k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.60M) 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$49,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$400k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,389/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$11,712/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Florentine?

Key Takeaway

11,875 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

11,875

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

74,158

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.

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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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13

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 47 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 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.0%. Units listed now ask about 9% 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$1.60M (S$1,305 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$1.89M 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$1.60M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,712/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,389/mo after a S$400k (25%) downpayment and S$49,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Florentine going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at The Florentine has risen about 55% between 2010 and 2026, 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.