FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

The Tembusu

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

The Tembusu is a freehold condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2016, with 337 units across 5 blocks. Across 419 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.48M (S$1,913 psf, ~753 sqft). There are 14 units for sale from S$900k to S$1.95M.

Key facts about The Tembusu
TenureFreehold
TOP year2016
DeveloperWINSMART INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Units337 in 5 blocks
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTKovan MRT, 564 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,913 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Tembusu has 14 units listed for sale, asking S$900k to S$1.95M (median S$1,937 psf), and 28 units for rent at a median of S$3,900 a month.

For sale

14 listings

S$900k – S$1.95M

For rent

28 listings

S$2,800 – S$15,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom11S$900k–S$960kS$1,937 psf
2-bedroom3S$1.60M–S$1.95M

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Tembusu aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 419 URA caveats, units range from 474 sqft to 3,886 sqft, and the middle half are 646 sqft to 1,055 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom474 sqft to 624 sqftS$900k · S$1,937 psf
2-bedroom753 sqft to 1,012 sqftS$1.60M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Tembusu →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Tembusu?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.48M (S$1,913 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.48M

recent · 419 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,913 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,717

1,048 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,937 psf.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Tembusu?

Key Takeaway

The Tembusu has 419 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$905,888 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2026S$905,888474S$1,913 psf
May 2026S$1,548,000753S$2,054 psf
May 2026S$1,498,000753S$1,988 psf
Apr 2026S$905,000474S$1,911 psf
Feb 2026S$1,850,000936S$1,976 psf
Jan 2026S$1,480,000753S$1,964 psf
Jan 2026S$1,790,0001,023S$1,750 psf
Dec 2025S$1,528,000753S$2,028 psf
Dec 2025S$1,520,000753S$2,017 psf
Nov 2025S$938,000635S$1,477 psf
Nov 2025S$910,000484S$1,879 psf
Oct 2025S$858,000484S$1,771 psf

419 sales and 1,048 rentals on record since Aug 2013. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Tembusu rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Tembusu has risen 37% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,433 psf to S$1,964 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,964 psfS$1.50M7+3.4%
2025S$1,900 psfS$1.53M15+5.2%
2024S$1,806 psfS$1.02M12-2.8%
2023S$1,858 psfS$1.50M5+5.3%
2022S$1,765 psfS$1.82M15+3.8%
2021S$1,700 psfS$1.28M15+2.2%
2020S$1,664 psfS$1.32M14-4.6%
2019S$1,744 psfS$1.26M5-2.7%
2018S$1,792 psfS$1.36M5+25.1%
2017S$1,433 psfS$1.88M10

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

6

Is The Tembusu a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 95 units at The Tembusu that were bought and later resold (bought from 2013, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 12% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

96%

of 95 resales here

Median gain

12%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Tembusu 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 Tembusu and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Tembusu is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

The Tembusu is a freehold condominium completed in 2016. It was developed by WINSMART INVESTMENT PTE LTD. The development has 337 residential units. It sits on a land area of 13,035 sqm and has a gross floor area of 27,373 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

THE TEMBUSU is located at 107 Tampines Road, Singapore 534006. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 564m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Realty Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Children's Playground, Community Garden, Drop Off Point, Gymnasium room, and Jogging track.

8

How far is The Tembusu from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Tembusu is Kovan MRT, about 564 m away (~9 min walk). 4 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.

  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority449 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km469 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km530 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority736 m
  • Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 581 mSupermarket: Lim King Chew · 470 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 524 mPark: Realty Park · 703 m

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

9

Who built The Tembusu and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Tembusu was developed by WINSMART INVESTMENT PTE LTD, designed by 3PA INTERNATIONAL, with 337 units over up to 18 storeys.

Developer
WINSMART INVESTMENT PTE LTD
Architect
3PA INTERNATIONAL
Main contractor
TIONG AIK CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Floors
18 storeys
Blocks
5
Land area
13,035 sqm (140,307 sqft)
Gross floor area
27,373 sqm (294,640 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
10

What facilities does The Tembusu have?

Key Takeaway

The Tembusu has 11 facilities, including Car Park, Children's Playground, Community Garden, Drop Off Point, and more.

Car ParkChildren's PlaygroundCommunity GardenDrop Off PointGymnasium roomJogging trackLap poolLift lobbyMain entrance24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Tembusu (~S$1.48M) needs about S$10,834/mo in income and S$4,984/mo in repayments, after S$43,800 stamp duty and a S$370k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.48M) 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$43,800

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$370k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,984/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,834/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Tembusu?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where The Tembusu sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 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 Tembusu? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Tembusu

Is The Tembusu freehold?

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

How old is The Tembusu?

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

Is The Tembusu a good investment?

Of 95 units at The Tembusu that were bought and later resold (bought from 2013, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 12% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Tembusu an EC?

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

Who is the developer of The Tembusu?

The Tembusu was developed by WINSMART INVESTMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Tembusu?

Units at The Tembusu have recently sold for around S$1.48M (S$1,913 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jun 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 14 units are listed for sale from S$900k to S$1.95M.

Where is The Tembusu located?

The Tembusu is at 107 Tampines Road, Singapore 534006, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Kovan MRT, about 564 m away.

How many units are there in The Tembusu?

The Tembusu has 337 units in 5 blocks, up to 18 storeys high.

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

For a unit around S$1.48M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,834/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,984/mo after a S$370k (25%) downpayment and S$43,800 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Tembusu going up?

The median price per square foot at The Tembusu has risen about 37% between 2017 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 Tembusu?

Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of The Tembusu. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.