The Mergui
The Mergui is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 1988. Across 10 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$640k (S$538 psf, ~1,292 sqft).
What are the key facts about The Mergui?
The Mergui is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 1988.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1988
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- —
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 8 (Kallang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$538 psf
- Last transacted
- Nov 2007
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Mergui?
Units have recently transacted around S$640k (S$538 psf) (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$640k
recent · 10 sales on record
Median PSF
S$538 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
—
0 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
—
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2007.
What has recently sold at The Mergui?
The Mergui has 10 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$22,716,599 in Nov 2007 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | S$22,716,599 | 22,411 | S$1,014 psf |
| Sept 2006 | S$420,000 | 1,302 | S$322 psf |
| Nov 1999 | S$500,000 | 829 | S$603 psf |
| Jun 1999 | S$595,000 | 1,302 | S$457 psf |
| May 1999 | S$640,000 | 1,302 | S$491 psf |
| Jun 1997 | S$795,000 | 1,292 | S$615 psf |
| Jun 1997 | S$740,000 | 1,292 | S$573 psf |
| Sept 1995 | S$568,000 | 829 | S$685 psf |
| Jul 1995 | S$695,000 | 1,292 | S$538 psf |
| Jun 1995 | S$670,000 | 1,302 | S$514 psf |
10 sales and 0 rentals on record since Jun 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Mergui rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Mergui has fallen 9% over the past 4 years (1995–1999), from S$538 psf to S$491 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | S$491 psf | S$595k | 3 | -14.3% |
| 1997 | S$573 psf | S$740k | 2 | +6.5% |
| 1995 | S$538 psf | S$670k | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around The Mergui?
3,676 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where The Mergui sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
3,676
District 8 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
13,173
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is The Mergui and what's nearby?
The Mergui is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Mergui is a freehold apartment completed in 1988.
THE MERGUI is located at 239 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218468. It is part of District 08, Little India, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 706m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, 24 hours security, and Squash court.
How far is The Mergui from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Mergui is Farrer Park MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT707 m · ~11 min
- Novena MRT917 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km466 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority636 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority679 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority779 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Mergui have?
The Mergui has 3 facilities, including Basement car park, 24 hours security, Squash court.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Mergui?
Buying a unit at The Mergui (~S$640k) needs about S$4,685/mo in income and S$2,155/mo in repayments, after S$13,800 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$13,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,155/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,685/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Mergui's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Mergui sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Mergui
How much does a unit at The Mergui cost?⌄
Units at The Mergui have recently transacted around S$640k (S$538 psf), from 10 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 Mergui?⌄
For a unit around S$640k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,685/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,155/mo after a S$160k (25%) downpayment and S$13,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Mergui going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Mergui has fallen about 9% between 1995 and 1999, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Mergui freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Mergui is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Mergui built and who developed it?⌄
The Mergui obtained TOP in 1988.
What is the nearest MRT to The Mergui?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Mergui is Farrer Park MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Mergui?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of The Mergui — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.