FreeholdRCRDistrict 5 (Queenstown)

The Orient

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Dec 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Orient is a freehold apartment in District 5 (Queenstown) that obtained TOP in 2017, with 52 units across 1 block. Across 59 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.35M (S$1,816 psf, ~721 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$899k to S$899k.

Key facts about The Orient
TenureFreehold
TOP year2017
DeveloperAURUM LAND PTE LTD
Units52 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 5 · Queenstown · RCR
Nearest MRTHaw Par Villa MRT, 269 m (~4 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,816 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2025
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Orient has 2 units listed for sale, asking S$899k to S$899k, and 8 units for rent at a median of S$4,900 a month.

For sale

2 listings

S$899k – S$899k

For rent

8 listings

S$1,900 – S$5,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom2S$899k–S$899k

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Orient aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 59 URA caveats, units range from 388 sqft to 1,550 sqft, and the middle half are 624 sqft to 721 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom388 sqftS$899k

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Orient →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Orient?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.35M (S$1,816 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.35M

recent · 59 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,816 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,368

164 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2025.

4

What has recently sold at The Orient?

Key Takeaway

The Orient has 59 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,380,000 in Dec 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2025S$1,380,000721S$1,914 psf
Dec 2025S$1,940,0001,130S$1,716 psf
Sept 2025S$1,310,000721S$1,816 psf
Aug 2025S$1,350,000721S$1,872 psf
May 2025S$1,350,000667S$2,023 psf
Mar 2025S$1,230,000624S$1,970 psf
Mar 2025S$1,300,000721S$1,803 psf
Jul 2024S$1,200,000624S$1,922 psf
Mar 2023S$1,330,000721S$1,844 psf
Aug 2018S$1,823,8001,012S$1,803 psf
Aug 2018S$1,860,0001,066S$1,745 psf
Jul 2018S$1,969,0001,141S$1,726 psf

59 sales and 164 rentals on record since Dec 2014. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Orient rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Orient has fallen 7% over the past 11 years (20142025), from S$2,003 psf to S$1,872 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,872 psfS$1.35M7+0.5%
2018S$1,862 psfS$1.39M20+0.6%
2017S$1,851 psfS$1.24M15+1.0%
2016S$1,832 psfS$1.22M7-7.9%
2015S$1,990 psfS$1.10M5-0.6%
2014S$2,003 psfS$779k3

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

6

Is The Orient a good investment?

Key Takeaway

The Orient has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 5, 89% of 12,599 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 5 sold for more

89%

of 12,599 private resales

Median gain

26%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.8 years

bought to resold

The Orient has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 5 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is The Orient and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Orient is located in Queenstown, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Orient is a freehold apartment completed in 2017. It was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD. The development has 52 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,563 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,588 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

THE ORIENT is located at 251 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118610. It is part of District 05, Pasir Panjang / Hong Leong Garden / Clementi New Town, Queenstown. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Haw Par Villa MRT, approximately 269m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Pasir Panjang Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Lift lobby, and Main entrance.

8

How far is The Orient from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Orient is Haw Par Villa MRT, about 269 m away (~4 min walk).

Getting around

Shops, food & parks

Park: Pasir Panjang Park · 248 m

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

9

Who built The Orient and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Orient was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD, with 52 units.

Developer
AURUM LAND PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,563 sqm (27,588 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,588 sqm (38,621 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does The Orient have?

Key Takeaway

The Orient has 8 facilities, including Car Park, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, and more.

Car ParkDrop Off PointGymnasium roomLap poolLift lobbyMain entrance24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Orient (~S$1.35M) needs about S$9,882/mo in income and S$4,547/mo in repayments, after S$38,600 stamp duty and a S$338k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.35M) 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$38,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$338k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,547/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,882/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Orient?

Key Takeaway

8,573 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 5 — where The Orient sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,573

District 5 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

46,751

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 5 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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Thinking about The Orient? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Orient's own transactions.

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

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about The Orient

Is The Orient freehold?

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

How old is The Orient?

The Orient was completed (obtained TOP) in 2017, so it is about 9 years old.

Is The Orient a good investment?

The Orient has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 5, 89% of 12,599 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Orient an EC?

No. The Orient is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Orient?

The Orient was developed by AURUM LAND PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Orient?

Units at The Orient have recently sold for around S$1.35M (S$1,816 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Dec 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 2 units are listed for sale from S$899k to S$899k.

Where is The Orient located?

The Orient is at 251 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118610, in Queenstown (District 5). The nearest MRT station is Haw Par Villa MRT, about 269 m away.

How many units are there in The Orient?

The Orient has 52 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Orient?

For a unit around S$1.35M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,882/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,547/mo after a S$338k (25%) downpayment and S$38,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Orient going up?

The median price per square foot at The Orient has fallen about 7% between 2014 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.