FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Museum)

The Imperial

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026Data through Sept 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Imperial is a freehold condominium in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2006, with 187 units across 6 blocks. Across 413 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.75M (S$2,528 psf, ~1,421 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$2.59M to S$2.59M.

Key facts about The Imperial
TenureFreehold
TOP year2006
DeveloperIMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED
Units187 in 6 blocks
District and areaDistrict 9 · Museum · CCR
Nearest MRTFort Canning MRT, 321 m (~5 min walk)
Latest median psfS$2,528 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Imperial has 2 units listed for sale, asking S$2.59M to S$2.59M, and 4 units for rent at a median of S$10,000 a month.

For sale

2 listings

S$2.59M – S$2.59M

For rent

4 listings

S$9,900 – S$10,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom2S$2.59M–S$2.59M—

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 47 layouts on record for The Imperial, from 1 to 4 bedrooms (409 sqft to 1,324 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
1 Bedroom10409 to 743 sq ft
2 Bedroom12495 to 1,324 sq ft
3 Bedroom19—
4 Bedroom2—
Other layouts4—

PropKaki holds 42 floor plans for The Imperial.

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Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Imperial?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.75M (S$2,528 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.75M

recent · 413 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,528 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$7,543

1,181 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Imperial?

Key Takeaway

The Imperial has 413 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,320,960 in Sept 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2026S$5,320,9601,905S$2,793 psf
Aug 2026S$2,420,000980S$2,471 psf
Mar 2026S$3,750,0001,410S$2,659 psf
Mar 2026S$2,480,000980S$2,532 psf
Jan 2026S$4,436,4801,733S$2,560 psf
Nov 2025S$3,828,0001,464S$2,615 psf
Nov 2025S$8,150,0003,498S$2,330 psf
Aug 2025S$5,000,0001,991S$2,511 psf
Jan 2025S$3,428,0001,356S$2,528 psf
Dec 2024S$3,700,0001,410S$2,624 psf
Nov 2024S$4,612,5001,905S$2,421 psf
Aug 2024S$3,400,0001,421S$2,393 psf

413 sales and 1,181 rentals on record since Aug 2003. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Imperial rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Imperial has risen 37% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$1,868 psf to S$2,560 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,560 psfS$3.75M5+2.0%
2025S$2,511 psfS$3.83M4+4.9%
2024S$2,393 psfS$3.47M6-0.1%
2023S$2,396 psfS$3.93M6+5.9%
2022S$2,262 psfS$4.20M5+1.9%
2021S$2,220 psfS$3.25M9+8.8%
2020S$2,041 psfS$3.25M4-0.2%
2019S$2,046 psfS$3.62M6+2.3%
2018S$2,000 psfS$2.93M7+7.1%
2017S$1,868 psfS$1.91M5—

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

6

Is The Imperial a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 217 units at The Imperial that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 98% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 40% over a median 3.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

98%

of 217 resales here

Median gain

40%

gross, before costs

Median hold

3.6 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Imperial 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 Imperial and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Imperial is located in Museum, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Imperial is a freehold condominium completed in 2006. It was developed by IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED. The development has 187 residential units. It sits on a land area of 10,378 sqm and has a gross floor area of 29,058 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE IMPERIAL is located at 1 Jalan Rumbia, Singapore 239616. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Museum. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Fort Canning MRT, approximately 320m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include UE Square for shopping, THE BUTCHER (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, and Jubilee Park (Fcp) for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Function room, Gymnasium room, and Jacuzzi.

8

How far is The Imperial from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Imperial is Fort Canning MRT, about 321 m away (~5 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.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority729 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km881 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: UE Square · 273 mSupermarket: The Butcher (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. · 118 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 757 mPark: Jubilee Park (Fcp) · 307 m

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

9

Who built The Imperial and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Imperial was developed by IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED, designed by DCA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 187 units over up to 14 storeys.

Developer
IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED
Architect
DCA ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
NISHIMATSU CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
Floors
14 storeys
Blocks
6
Land area
10,378 sqm (111,708 sqft)
Gross floor area
29,058 sqm (312,777 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does The Imperial have?

Key Takeaway

The Imperial has 12 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Function room, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkClubhouseFunction roomGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundSauna24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Imperial (~S$3.75M) needs about S$27,451/mo in income and S$12,629/mo in repayments, after S$164,600 stamp duty and a S$938k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.75M) 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$164,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$938k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$12,629/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$27,451/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Imperial?

Key Takeaway

8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Imperial sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,856

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

69,296

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Imperial's own transactions.

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

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about The Imperial

Is The Imperial freehold?⌄

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

How old is The Imperial?⌄

The Imperial was completed (obtained TOP) in 2006, so it is about 20 years old.

Is The Imperial a good investment?⌄

Of 217 units at The Imperial that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 98% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 40% over a median 3.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Imperial an EC?⌄

No. The Imperial is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Imperial?⌄

The Imperial was developed by IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED.

What is the price of a condo at The Imperial?⌄

Units at The Imperial have recently sold for around S$3.75M (S$2,528 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 2 units are listed for sale from S$2.59M to S$2.59M.

Where is The Imperial located?⌄

The Imperial is at 1 Jalan Rumbia, Singapore 239616, in Museum (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Fort Canning MRT, about 321 m away.

How many units are there in The Imperial?⌄

The Imperial has 187 units in 6 blocks, up to 14 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Imperial?⌄

For a unit around S$3.75M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$27,451/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$12,629/mo after a S$938k (25%) downpayment and S$164,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Imperial going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at The Imperial has risen about 37% between 2017 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 Imperial?⌄

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of The Imperial. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.