The Legacy
The Legacy is a freehold apartment in District 10 (Tanglin) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 17 units across 1 block. Across 48 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,636 psf, ~947 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$4.20M to S$4.20M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1999 |
| Developer | BALMORAL HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (THREE RIFLES LAND - THREE RIFLES GROUP) |
| Units | 17 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 10 · Tanglin · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Stevens MRT, 392 m (~6 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,636 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2024 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Legacy?
The Legacy has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$4.20M to S$4.20M (median S$1,619 psf), and 3 units for rent at a median of S$4,900 a month.
For sale
3 listings
S$4.20M – S$4.20M
For rent
3 listings
S$4,500 – S$4,900 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 3 | S$4.20M–S$4.20M | S$1,619 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Legacy?
Floor plans for The Legacy aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 48 URA caveats, units range from 764 sqft to 2,605 sqft, and the middle half are 764 sqft to 990 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom | 2,594 sqft | S$4.20M · S$1,619 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Legacy →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Legacy?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,636 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.40M
recent · 48 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,636 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,857
115 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,619 psf.
Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2024.
What has recently sold at The Legacy?
The Legacy has 48 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,600,000 in Feb 2024 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | S$1,600,000 | 764 | S$2,094 psf |
| Oct 2023 | S$1,850,000 | 958 | S$1,931 psf |
| May 2023 | S$1,368,000 | 764 | S$1,790 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$1,398,000 | 764 | S$1,829 psf |
| Apr 2021 | S$1,639,000 | 947 | S$1,730 psf |
| Nov 2017 | S$1,460,000 | 958 | S$1,524 psf |
| Nov 2017 | S$1,380,000 | 969 | S$1,425 psf |
| Mar 2014 | S$1,250,000 | 764 | S$1,636 psf |
| Jan 2013 | S$1,250,000 | 764 | S$1,636 psf |
| Dec 2012 | S$2,980,000 | 2,605 | S$1,144 psf |
| Apr 2012 | S$1,344,000 | 969 | S$1,387 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$2,920,000 | 2,594 | S$1,126 psf |
48 sales and 115 rentals on record since Nov 1997. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Legacy rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Legacy has risen 46% over the past 26 years (1997–2023), from S$1,230 psf to S$1,790 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,790 psf | S$1.37M | 2 | +25.6% |
| 2017 | S$1,425 psf | S$1.38M | 2 | +24.6% |
| 2012 | S$1,144 psf | S$2.92M | 3 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | S$1,141 psf | S$1.13M | 5 | +30.1% |
| 2007 | S$877 psf | S$850k | 9 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | S$840 psf | S$767k | 12 | +28.4% |
| 1998 | S$654 psf | S$500k | 2 | -46.8% |
| 1997 | S$1,230 psf | S$1.20M | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Legacy a good investment?
Of 28 units at The Legacy that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2024), 75% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 17% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
75%
of 28 resales here
Median gain
17%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.6 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Legacy 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 Legacy and what's nearby?
The Legacy is located in Tanglin, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Legacy is a freehold apartment completed in 1999. It was developed by BALMORAL HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (THREE RIFLES LAND - THREE RIFLES GROUP). The development has 17 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,153 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,845 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.6.
THE LEGACY is located at 455 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259750. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Tanglin. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Stevens MRT, approximately 392m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tanglin Place for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, and Malcolm Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.
How far is The Legacy from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Legacy is Stevens MRT, about 392 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Stevens MRT392 m · ~6 min
- Botanic Gardens MRT859 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority616 m
- Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
- St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km713 m
- St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Legacy and how big is the development?
The Legacy was developed by BALMORAL HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (THREE RIFLES LAND - THREE RIFLES GROUP), with 17 units over up to 7 storeys.
- Developer
- BALMORAL HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (THREE RIFLES LAND - THREE RIFLES GROUP)
- Floors
- 7 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,153 sqm (12,411 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 1,845 sqm (19,859 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.60
What facilities does The Legacy have?
The Legacy has 3 facilities, including Covered car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Legacy?
Buying a unit at The Legacy (~S$1.40M) needs about S$10,234/mo in income and S$4,708/mo in repayments, after S$40,520 stamp duty and a S$350k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.40M) 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$40,520
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$350k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,708/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,234/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Legacy?
8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where The Legacy sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,471
District 10 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,636
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 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 Legacy? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Legacy's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Legacy sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Legacy
Is The Legacy freehold?⌄
Yes. The Legacy is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is The Legacy?⌄
The Legacy was completed (obtained TOP) in 1999, so it is about 27 years old.
Is The Legacy a good investment?⌄
Of 28 units at The Legacy that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2024), 75% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 17% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Legacy an EC?⌄
No. The Legacy is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Legacy?⌄
The Legacy was developed by BALMORAL HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (THREE RIFLES LAND - THREE RIFLES GROUP).
What is the price of a condo at The Legacy?⌄
Units at The Legacy have recently sold for around S$1.40M (S$1,636 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$4.20M to S$4.20M.
Where is The Legacy located?⌄
The Legacy is at 455 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259750, in Tanglin (District 10). The nearest MRT station is Stevens MRT, about 392 m away.
How many units are there in The Legacy?⌄
The Legacy has 17 units in 1 block, up to 7 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Legacy?⌄
For a unit around S$1.40M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,234/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,708/mo after a S$350k (25%) downpayment and S$40,520 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Legacy going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Legacy has risen about 46% between 1997 and 2023, 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 Legacy?⌄
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School is within 1 km of The Legacy. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.