FreeholdOCRDistrict 16 (Bedok)

The Tropic Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

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).

Key facts about The Tropic Gardens
TenureFreehold
TOP year1995
DeveloperYKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD
Units36 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 16 · Bedok · OCR
Nearest MRTBayshore MRT, 475 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,017 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2024
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

The Tropic Gardens has 0 units listed for sale, and 3 units for rent at a median of S$4,400 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

3 listings

S$4,400 – S$4,500 a month

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Tropic Gardens aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 66 URA caveats, units range from 1,249 sqft to 1,938 sqft, and the middle half are 1,249 sqft to 1,550 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

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$2,705

171 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2024.

4

What has recently sold at The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

The Tropic Gardens has 66 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,888,888 in Aug 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2024S$1,888,8881,249S$1,513 psf
Aug 2024S$2,588,0001,550S$1,670 psf
May 2024S$1,780,0001,249S$1,426 psf
Jul 2023S$1,550,0001,249S$1,241 psf
Feb 2021S$1,380,0001,249S$1,105 psf
Jun 2017S$1,350,0001,389S$972 psf
Jun 2017S$1,270,0001,249S$1,017 psf
May 2017S$1,238,0001,249S$991 psf
Jun 2016S$1,470,0001,550S$948 psf
Jan 2016S$1,480,0001,550S$955 psf
Feb 2014S$1,200,0001,249S$961 psf
Dec 2012S$1,660,0001,550S$1,071 psf

66 sales and 171 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Tropic Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Tropic Gardens has risen 279% over the past 21 years (20032024), from S$399 psf to S$1,513 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2024S$1,513 psfS$1.89M3+52.7%
2017S$991 psfS$1.27M3+4.5%
2016S$948 psfS$1.47M2-5.2%
2012S$1,000 psfS$1.26M6+15.2%
2011S$868 psfS$1.21M2+27.5%
2010S$681 psfS$850k6+18.8%
2009S$573 psfS$795k4-9.9%
2007S$636 psfS$938k5+42.3%
2006S$447 psfS$650k3+12.0%
2003S$399 psfS$619k2

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

6

Is The Tropic Gardens a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 34 units at The Tropic Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2024), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 8.0-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

79%

of 34 resales here

Median gain

25%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Tropic Gardens 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 Tropic Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

8

How far is The Tropic Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Bedok Mall · 1.6 kmSupermarket: Golden Ticket Singapore Pte. Ltd. · 265 mHawker centre: Blk 16 Bedok South Road · 795 mPark: Sennett Ave Pg · 401 m

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

9

Who built The Tropic Gardens and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

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
10

What facilities does The Tropic Gardens have?

Key Takeaway

The Tropic Gardens has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium roomPlayground24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

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

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Tropic Gardens?

Key Takeaway

7,518 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

7,518

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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Tropic Gardens

Is The Tropic Gardens freehold?

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

How old is The Tropic Gardens?

The Tropic Gardens was completed (obtained TOP) in 1995, so it is about 31 years old.

Is The Tropic Gardens a good investment?

Of 34 units at The Tropic Gardens that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2024), 79% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 25% over a median 8.0-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 Tropic Gardens an EC?

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

Who is the developer of The Tropic Gardens?

The Tropic Gardens was developed by YKK DEVELOPMENT (S) PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Tropic Gardens?

Units at The Tropic Gardens have recently sold for around S$1.47M (S$1,017 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is The Tropic Gardens located?

The Tropic Gardens is at 332 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 466456, in Bedok (District 16). The nearest MRT station is Bayshore MRT, about 475 m away.

How many units are there in The Tropic Gardens?

The Tropic Gardens has 36 units in 1 block.

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.

Are prices at The Tropic Gardens going up?

The median price per square foot at The Tropic Gardens has risen about 279% between 2003 and 2024, 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 Tropic Gardens?

Temasek Primary School is within 1 km of The Tropic Gardens. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.