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 1,012 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.62M (S$1,296 psf, ~1,238 sqft). There are 46 units for sale from S$1.18M to S$2.40M. The lease has approximately 69 years remaining.
| Tenure | 99-year leasehold from 1996 (≈69 years left) |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2000 |
| Developer | ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD |
| Units | 537 in 8 blocks |
| District and area | District 18 · Tampines · OCR |
| Latest median psf | S$1,296 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Tropica?
The Tropica has 46 units listed for sale, asking S$1.18M to S$2.40M (median S$1,364 psf), and 11 units for rent at a median of S$2,000 a month.
For sale
46 listings
S$1.18M – S$2.40M
For rent
11 listings
S$600 – S$5,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 15 | S$1.18M–S$1.28M | S$1,192 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 25 | S$1.65M–S$2.40M | S$1,373 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 6 | S$2.00M–S$2.40M | S$1,548 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Tropica?
Floor plans for The Tropica aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 1,000 URA caveats, units range from 990 sqft to 1,948 sqft, and the middle half are 1,227 sqft to 1,496 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 990 sqft | S$1.18M · S$1,192 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 1,195 sqft to 1,572 sqft | S$1.65M · S$1,373 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 1,496 sqft to 1,518 sqft | S$2.00M · S$1,548 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Tropica →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Tropica?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.62M (S$1,296 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.62M
recent · 1,012 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,296 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,584
937 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,364 psf — about 5% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.
What has recently sold at The Tropica?
The Tropica has 1012 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 |
| Jul 2026 | S$1,110,000 | 990 | S$1,121 psf |
| May 2026 | S$2,050,000 | 1,507 | S$1,360 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 |
1,012 sales and 937 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 | 4 | -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.
Is The Tropica a good investment?
Of 479 units at The Tropica that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 27% over a median 8.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Units listed now ask about 5% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
81%
of 479 resales here
Median gain
27%
gross, before costs
Median hold
8.5 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Tropica 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 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.
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.
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
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$1.62M) needs about S$11,859/mo in income and S$5,456/mo in repayments, after S$50,600 stamp duty and a S$405k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.62M) 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$50,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$405k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,456/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,859/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Tropica?
8,844 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
8,844
District 18 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
42,135
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 18 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 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
Is The Tropica freehold?⌄
No. The Tropica is on a 99-year lease that started in 1996, with about 69 years left.
How old is The Tropica?⌄
The Tropica was completed (obtained TOP) in 2000, so it is about 26 years old.
Is The Tropica a good investment?⌄
Of 479 units at The Tropica that were bought and later resold (bought from 1997, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 27% over a median 8.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.9%. Units listed now ask about 5% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Tropica an EC?⌄
No. The Tropica is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Tropica?⌄
The Tropica was developed by ASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Tropica?⌄
Units at The Tropica have recently sold for around S$1.62M (S$1,296 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 46 units are listed for sale from S$1.18M to S$2.40M.
Where is The Tropica located?⌄
The Tropica is at 57 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore 529771, in Tampines (District 18).
How many units are there in The Tropica?⌄
The Tropica has 537 units in 8 blocks, up to 15 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Tropica?⌄
For a unit around S$1.62M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,859/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,456/mo after a S$405k (25%) downpayment and S$50,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Tropica going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Tropica has risen about 61% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.