The Tropic Gardens
The Tropic Gardens is a freehold condominium in District 16 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 36 units across 1 block. Across 66 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.47M (S$1,017 psf, ~1,249 sqft).
What are the key facts about The Tropic Gardens?
The Tropic Gardens is a freehold condominium in District 16 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 1995, with 36 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1995
- Developer
- YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD
- Total units
- 36
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 16 (Bedok)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,017 psf
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Tropic Gardens?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.47M (S$1,017 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.47M
recent · 66 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,017 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,702
169 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.2%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2024.
What has recently sold at The Tropic Gardens?
The Tropic Gardens has 66 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,888,888 in Aug 2024 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | S$1,888,888 | 1,249 | S$1,513 psf |
| Aug 2024 | S$2,588,000 | 1,550 | S$1,670 psf |
| May 2024 | S$1,780,000 | 1,249 | S$1,426 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$1,550,000 | 1,249 | S$1,241 psf |
| Feb 2021 | S$1,380,000 | 1,249 | S$1,105 psf |
| Jun 2017 | S$1,350,000 | 1,389 | S$972 psf |
| Jun 2017 | S$1,270,000 | 1,249 | S$1,017 psf |
| May 2017 | S$1,238,000 | 1,249 | S$991 psf |
| Jun 2016 | S$1,470,000 | 1,550 | S$948 psf |
| Jan 2016 | S$1,480,000 | 1,550 | S$955 psf |
| Feb 2014 | S$1,200,000 | 1,249 | S$961 psf |
| Dec 2012 | S$1,660,000 | 1,550 | S$1,071 psf |
66 sales and 169 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Tropic Gardens rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Tropic Gardens has risen 279% over the past 21 years (2003–2024), from S$399 psf to S$1,513 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S$1,513 psf | S$1.89M | 3 | +52.7% |
| 2017 | S$991 psf | S$1.27M | 3 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | S$948 psf | S$1.47M | 2 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | S$1,000 psf | S$1.26M | 6 | +15.2% |
| 2011 | S$868 psf | S$1.21M | 2 | +27.5% |
| 2010 | S$681 psf | S$850k | 6 | +18.8% |
| 2009 | S$573 psf | S$795k | 4 | -9.9% |
| 2007 | S$636 psf | S$938k | 5 | +42.3% |
| 2006 | S$447 psf | S$650k | 3 | +12.0% |
| 2003 | S$399 psf | S$619k | 2 | — |
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 Tropic Gardens?
7,517 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 16 — where The Tropic Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,517
District 16 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
34,084
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 16across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is The Tropic Gardens and what's nearby?
The Tropic Gardens is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.
The Tropic Gardens is a freehold condominium completed in 1995. It was developed by YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD. The development has 36 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,929 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,500 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
THE TROPIC GARDENS is located at 332 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 466456. 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 Bayshore MRT, approximately 475m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bedok Mall for shopping, GOLDEN TICKET SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 16 Bedok South Road for food options, and Sennett Ave Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Playground, 24 hours security, and Squash court.
Who built The Tropic Gardens and how big is the development?
The Tropic Gardens was developed by YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD, with 36 units.
- Developer
- YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 3,929 sqm (42,291 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 5,500 sqm (59,201 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
How far is The Tropic Gardens from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Tropic Gardens is Bayshore MRT, about 475 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bayshore MRT475 m · ~7 min
- Siglap MRT994 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority937 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Victoria SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Fengshan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Tropic Gardens have?
The Tropic Gardens has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Playground, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Tropic Gardens?
Buying a unit at The Tropic Gardens (~S$1.47M) needs about S$10,761/mo in income and S$4,951/mo in repayments, after S$43,400 stamp duty and a S$368k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.47M) 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$43,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$368k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,951/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,761/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Tropic Gardens? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Tropic Gardens's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Tropic Gardens sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Tropic Gardens
How much does a unit at The Tropic Gardens cost?⌄
Units at The Tropic Gardens have recently transacted around S$1.47M (S$1,017 psf), from 66 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 Tropic Gardens?⌄
For a unit around S$1.47M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,761/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,951/mo after a S$368k (25%) downpayment and S$43,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Tropic Gardens a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.2%; median PSF has risen about 279% since 2003. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at The Tropic Gardens going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Tropic Gardens has risen about 279% between 2003 and 2024, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Tropic Gardens freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Tropic Gardens is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Tropic Gardens built and who developed it?⌄
The Tropic Gardens obtained TOP in 1995, developed by YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD, with 36 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to The Tropic Gardens?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Tropic Gardens is Bayshore MRT, about 475 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Tropic Gardens?⌄
Temasek Primary School is within 1 km of The Tropic Gardens — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.