The Tropica
The Tropica is a 99-year condominium in District 18 (Tampines) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 537 units across 8 blocks. Across 1,010 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$1,293 psf, ~1,238 sqft). There are 33 units for sale from S$1.12M to S$2.40M. The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
What are the key facts about The Tropica?
The Tropica is a 99-year condominium in District 18 (Tampines) that obtained TOP in 2000, with 537 units across 8 blocks.
- Tenure
- 99-year
- TOP / Completion
- 2000
- Developer
- ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 537
- Blocks
- 8
- District / Area
- District 18 (Tampines)
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,293 psf
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 69 years
What is the price and PSF at The Tropica?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$1,293 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.60M
recent · 1,010 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,293 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,571
928 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,330 psf — about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at The Tropica?
The Tropica has 1010 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,573,888 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | S$1,573,888 | 1,227 | S$1,283 psf |
| Mar 2026 | S$1,758,000 | 1,227 | S$1,433 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$1,590,000 | 1,227 | S$1,296 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$2,200,000 | 1,744 | S$1,262 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,650,000 | 1,238 | S$1,333 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,700,000 | 1,238 | S$1,373 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$2,200,000 | 1,507 | S$1,460 psf |
| Oct 2025 | S$1,620,000 | 1,238 | S$1,309 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$1,240,000 | 990 | S$1,252 psf |
| Jun 2025 | S$1,600,000 | 1,238 | S$1,293 psf |
| May 2025 | S$1,530,000 | 1,195 | S$1,281 psf |
| Apr 2025 | S$1,588,888 | 1,238 | S$1,284 psf |
1,010 sales and 928 rentals on record since Oct 1997. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Tropica rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Tropica has risen 61% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$795 psf to S$1,283 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,283 psf | S$1.57M | 2 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | S$1,293 psf | S$1.60M | 10 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | S$1,237 psf | S$1.52M | 11 | +10.2% |
| 2023 | S$1,123 psf | S$1.42M | 11 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | S$1,031 psf | S$1.32M | 18 | +13.9% |
| 2021 | S$905 psf | S$1.12M | 19 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | S$874 psf | S$1.11M | 15 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | S$866 psf | S$990k | 8 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | S$843 psf | S$1.10M | 17 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | S$795 psf | S$990k | 15 | — |
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 Tropica?
8,842 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 18 — where The Tropica sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,842
District 18 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
42,060
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 18across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at The Tropica?
The Tropica has 33 units listed for sale, spanning 2–4-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 9 | S$1.12M–S$1.28M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 18 | S$1.60M–S$2.32M | S$1,330 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 6 | S$2.00M–S$2.40M | — |
Where is The Tropica and what's nearby?
The Tropica is located in Tampines, in the East Region of Singapore.
The Tropica is a 99-year condominium completed in 2000. It was developed by ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 537 residential units. It sits on a land area of 34,900 sqm and has a gross floor area of 73,291 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.
THE TROPICA is located at 57 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529771. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, Tampines. The project falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include Century Square for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, and Bedok Reservoir Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Clubhouse, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, and Mini-Mart.
Who built The Tropica and how big is the development?
The Tropica was developed by ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, designed by JAMES YIP & PARTNERS, with 537 units over up to 15 storeys.
- Developer
- ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Architect
- JAMES YIP & PARTNERS
- Main contractor
- HIAP HOE & COMPANY PTE LTD
- Floors
- 15 storeys
- Blocks
- 8
- Land area
- 34,900 sqm (375,660 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 73,291 sqm (788,897 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.10
How far is The Tropica from MRT and schools?
2 schools are within 1 km.
Schools nearby
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km356 m
- Junyuan Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km915 m
- St. Hilda's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Hilda's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Damai Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Poi Ching SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Junyuan Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Damai Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Tropica have?
The Tropica has 14 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Clubhouse, Fun pool, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Tropica?
Buying a unit at The Tropica (~S$1.60M) needs about S$11,712/mo in income and S$5,389/mo in repayments, after S$49,600 stamp duty and a S$400k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.60M) 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$49,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$400k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,389/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,712/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Tropica? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Tropica's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Tropica sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Tropica
How much does a unit at The Tropica cost?⌄
Units at The Tropica have recently transacted around S$1.60M (S$1,293 psf), from 1,010 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 Tropica?⌄
For a unit around S$1.60M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,712/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,389/mo after a S$400k (25%) downpayment and S$49,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Tropica a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.9%, and current asking prices sit about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 61% since 2017. 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 Tropica going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Tropica has risen about 61% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Tropica freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Tropica is 99-year, with approximately 69 years remaining on the lease.
When was The Tropica built and who developed it?⌄
The Tropica obtained TOP in 2000, developed by ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 537 units across 8 blocks.
How many units are for sale at The Tropica?⌄
There are 33 units for sale at The Tropica, from S$1.12M to S$2.40M.
Are there schools near The Tropica?⌄
2 schools are within 1 km of The Tropica, including Springfield Secondary School, Junyuan Secondary School.