103-yearCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

The Scotts Tower

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

The Scotts Tower is a 103-year condominium in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2016, with 231 units across 1 block. Across 173 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,934 psf, ~667 sqft). There are 55 units for sale from S$1.29M to S$3.20M. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.

Key facts about The Scotts Tower
Tenure103-year leasehold from 2010 (≈87 years left)
TOP year2016
DeveloperFAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units231 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTNewton MRT, 509 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,934 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

The Scotts Tower has 55 units listed for sale, asking S$1.29M to S$3.20M (median S$2,212 psf), and 26 units for rent at a median of S$4,800 a month.

For sale

55 listings

S$1.29M – S$3.20M

For rent

26 listings

S$4,400 – S$9,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
0-bedroom3S$1.46M–S$3.20MS$2,322 psf
1-bedroom34S$1.29M–S$2.15MS$2,136 psf
2-bedroom14S$1.84M–S$3.20MS$2,262 psf
Unspecified4S$1.38M–S$1.50M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Scotts Tower aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 173 URA caveats, units range from 624 sqft to 1,389 sqft, and the middle half are 646 sqft to 850 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
0-bedroom624 sqft to 807 sqftS$1.46M · S$2,322 psf
1-bedroom614 sqft to 850 sqftS$1.29M · S$2,136 psf
2-bedroom807 sqft to 850 sqftS$1.84M · S$2,262 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Scotts Tower →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,934 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 4.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.27M

recent · 173 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,934 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,947

1,192 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

4.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,212 psf — about 14% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

The Scotts Tower has 173 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,820,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,820,000840S$2,168 psf
Aug 2026S$1,850,000904S$2,046 psf
Aug 2026S$1,300,000667S$1,948 psf
Aug 2026S$1,200,000667S$1,798 psf
Jul 2026S$1,138,000646S$1,762 psf
Jul 2026S$1,138,000657S$1,733 psf
Jun 2026S$1,750,000840S$2,084 psf
Jun 2026S$1,100,000624S$1,762 psf
Jun 2026S$1,870,000904S$2,068 psf
May 2026S$1,260,000667S$1,888 psf
May 2026S$1,880,000872S$2,156 psf
Apr 2026S$1,270,000657S$1,934 psf

173 sales and 1,192 rentals on record since Dec 2011. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Scotts Tower rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Scotts Tower has fallen 46% over the past 13 years (20132026), from S$3,610 psf to S$1,948 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,948 psfS$1.30M13-7.2%
2025S$2,099 psfS$1.82M4+6.0%
2024S$1,980 psfS$1.30M3-4.8%
2023S$2,079 psfS$1.77M2-8.5%
2021S$2,271 psfS$1.85M5-4.7%
2020S$2,382 psfS$2.00M3-27.1%
2017S$3,269 psfS$2.85M2+0.3%
2015S$3,260 psfS$3.00M4+5.6%
2014S$3,087 psfS$2.06M3-14.5%
2013S$3,610 psfS$2.74M39

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

6

Is The Scotts Tower a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 33 units at The Scotts Tower that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 3% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of -41% over a median 11.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 4.7%. Units listed now ask about 14% 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

3%

of 33 resales here

Median gain

-41%

gross, before costs

Median hold

11.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Scotts Tower 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 Scotts Tower and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Scotts Tower is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Scotts Tower is a 103-year condominium completed in 2016. It was developed by FAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 231 residential units. It sits on a land area of 6,100 sqm and has a gross floor area of 17,079 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE SCOTTS TOWER is located at 38 Scotts Road, Singapore 228240. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Newton MRT, approximately 509m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Far East Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Hooper Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, Cafes, Car Park, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, and Jacuzzi.

8

How far is The Scotts Tower from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Scotts Tower is Newton MRT, about 509 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority610 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority932 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.1 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.4 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Far East Plaza · 366 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 538 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 501 mPark: Hooper Rd Pg · 897 m

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

9

Who built The Scotts Tower and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Scotts Tower was developed by FAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, designed by ONG & ONG PTE LTD, with 231 units over up to 24 storeys.

Developer
FAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Architect
ONG & ONG PTE LTD
Main contractor
DAEWOO ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD
Floors
24 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
6,100 sqm (65,660 sqft)
Gross floor area
17,079 sqm (183,837 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does The Scotts Tower have?

Key Takeaway

The Scotts Tower has 13 facilities, including Basement car park, Cafes, Car Park, Drop Off Point, and more.

Basement car parkCafesCar ParkDrop Off PointGymnasium roomJacuzziLap poolLift lobbyMain entrancePavillionPool Deck24 hours securitySky Lounge
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Scotts Tower (~S$1.27M) needs about S$9,297/mo in income and S$4,277/mo in repayments, after S$35,400 stamp duty and a S$318k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.27M) 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$35,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$318k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,277/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,297/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Scotts Tower?

Key Takeaway

8,303 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Scotts Tower sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

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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Frequently asked questions about The Scotts Tower

Is The Scotts Tower freehold?

No. The Scotts Tower is on a 103-year lease that started in 2010, with about 87 years left.

How old is The Scotts Tower?

The Scotts Tower was completed (obtained TOP) in 2016, so it is about 10 years old.

Is The Scotts Tower a good investment?

Of 33 units at The Scotts Tower that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 3% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of -41% over a median 11.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 4.7%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Scotts Tower an EC?

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

Who is the developer of The Scotts Tower?

The Scotts Tower was developed by FAR EAST SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Scotts Tower?

Units at The Scotts Tower have recently sold for around S$1.27M (S$1,934 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 55 units are listed for sale from S$1.29M to S$3.20M.

Where is The Scotts Tower located?

The Scotts Tower is at 38 Scotts Road, Singapore 228240, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 509 m away.

How many units are there in The Scotts Tower?

The Scotts Tower has 231 units in 1 block, up to 24 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Scotts Tower?

For a unit around S$1.27M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,297/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,277/mo after a S$318k (25%) downpayment and S$35,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Scotts Tower going up?

The median price per square foot at The Scotts Tower has fallen about 46% between 2013 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 Scotts Tower?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) are within 1 km of The Scotts Tower. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.