The Taipan
The Taipan is a freehold apartment in District 16 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 26 units across 1 block. Across 54 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.39M (S$1,025 psf, ~1,281 sqft). There are 5 units for sale from S$1.62M to S$2.40M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2003 |
| Developer | NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD |
| Units | 26 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 16 · Bedok · OCR |
| Nearest MRT | Siglap MRT, 602 m (~9 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,025 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Taipan?
The Taipan has 5 units listed for sale, asking S$1.62M to S$2.40M, and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$4,250 a month.
For sale
5 listings
S$1.62M – S$2.40M
For rent
1 listing
S$4,250 – S$4,250 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 3 | S$1.62M–S$1.65M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 2 | S$2.40M–S$2.40M | — |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Taipan?
Floor plans for The Taipan aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 54 URA caveats, units range from 936 sqft to 1,959 sqft, and the middle half are 1,066 sqft to 1,561 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 1,044 sqft to 1,066 sqft | S$1.62M |
| 3-bedroom | 1,561 sqft | S$2.40M |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Taipan →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Taipan?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.39M (S$1,025 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.39M
recent · 54 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,025 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,663
153 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.3%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2025.
What has recently sold at The Taipan?
The Taipan has 54 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,585,000 in Apr 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | S$1,585,000 | 1,076 | S$1,473 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$1,600,000 | 1,281 | S$1,249 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$1,868,000 | 1,701 | S$1,098 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$1,450,000 | 1,130 | S$1,283 psf |
| Sept 2021 | S$1,200,000 | 1,044 | S$1,149 psf |
| Apr 2020 | S$1,600,000 | 1,561 | S$1,025 psf |
| Mar 2018 | S$1,036,000 | 936 | S$1,106 psf |
| Jul 2017 | S$1,050,000 | 1,076 | S$975 psf |
| Oct 2012 | S$1,480,000 | 1,539 | S$962 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$1,300,000 | 1,507 | S$863 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$1,390,000 | 1,561 | S$891 psf |
| Mar 2012 | S$1,338,800 | 1,873 | S$715 psf |
54 sales and 153 rentals on record since Jun 2001. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Taipan rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Taipan has risen 84% over the past 20 years (2001–2021), from S$624 psf to S$1,149 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | S$1,149 psf | S$1.45M | 3 | +29.0% |
| 2012 | S$891 psf | S$1.34M | 5 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | S$859 psf | S$940k | 5 | +11.7% |
| 2010 | S$769 psf | S$880k | 4 | +40.3% |
| 2009 | S$548 psf | S$703k | 4 | -22.0% |
| 2008 | S$703 psf | S$825k | 2 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | S$577 psf | S$760k | 7 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | S$537 psf | S$620k | 4 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | S$561 psf | S$623k | 2 | -10.1% |
| 2001 | S$624 psf | S$744k | 12 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Taipan a good investment?
Of 29 units at The Taipan that were bought and later resold (bought from 2001, resold up to 2025), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
93%
of 29 resales here
Median gain
24%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.9 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Taipan 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 Taipan and what's nearby?
The Taipan is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.
The Taipan is a freehold apartment completed in 2003. It was developed by NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD. The development has 26 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,800 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,520 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
THE TAIPAN is located at 25 Jalan Hajijah, Singapore 468721. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, Bedok. The project falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Siglap MRT, approximately 602m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bedok Mall for shopping, GOLDEN TICKET SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. for groceries, East Coast Lagoon Food Village for food options, and Sennett Ave Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Playground, and Swimming pool.
How far is The Taipan from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Taipan is Siglap MRT, about 602 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Siglap MRT602 m · ~9 min
- Bayshore MRT826 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
- Victoria SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km870 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Victoria Junior CollegeJunior college1.8 km
- Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Taipan and how big is the development?
The Taipan was developed by NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD, designed by ARCHITECTS GROUP ASSOCIATES PTE LTD, with 26 units over up to 5 storeys.
- Developer
- NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD
- Architect
- ARCHITECTS GROUP ASSOCIATES PTE LTD
- Main contractor
- NOVELTY ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
- Floors
- 5 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,800 sqm (19,375 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 2,520 sqm (27,125 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What facilities does The Taipan have?
The Taipan has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Playground, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Taipan?
Buying a unit at The Taipan (~S$1.39M) needs about S$10,175/mo in income and S$4,681/mo in repayments, after S$40,200 stamp duty and a S$348k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.39M) 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$40,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$348k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,681/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,175/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Taipan?
7,518 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 16 — where The Taipan sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,518
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
34,135
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 16 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 Taipan? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Taipan's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Taipan sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Taipan
Is The Taipan freehold?⌄
Yes. The Taipan is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is The Taipan?⌄
The Taipan was completed (obtained TOP) in 2003, so it is about 23 years old.
Is The Taipan a good investment?⌄
Of 29 units at The Taipan that were bought and later resold (bought from 2001, resold up to 2025), 93% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Taipan an EC?⌄
No. The Taipan is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Taipan?⌄
The Taipan was developed by NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Taipan?⌄
Units at The Taipan have recently sold for around S$1.39M (S$1,025 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 5 units are listed for sale from S$1.62M to S$2.40M.
Where is The Taipan located?⌄
The Taipan is at 25 Jalan Hajijah, Singapore 468721, in Bedok (District 16). The nearest MRT station is Siglap MRT, about 602 m away.
How many units are there in The Taipan?⌄
The Taipan has 26 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Taipan?⌄
For a unit around S$1.39M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,175/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,681/mo after a S$348k (25%) downpayment and S$40,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Taipan going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Taipan has risen about 84% between 2001 and 2021, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.