FreeholdRCRDistrict 8 (Kallang)

The Urbanite

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026Data through Sept 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Urbanite is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2014, with 46 units. Across 66 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.03M (S$1,584 psf, ~646 sqft). There are 7 units for sale from S$1.15M to S$1.80M.

Key facts about The Urbanite
TenureFreehold
TOP year2014
DeveloperHERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units46
District and areaDistrict 8 · Kallang · RCR
Nearest MRTFarrer Park MRT, 600 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,584 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

The Urbanite has 7 units listed for sale, asking S$1.15M to S$1.80M (median S$1,780 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$4,300 a month.

For sale

7 listings

S$1.15M – S$1.80M

For rent

2 listings

S$4,300 – S$4,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom3S$1.15M–S$1.18MS$1,780 psf
3-bedroom4S$1.80M–S$1.80M—

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

2

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

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 15 layouts on record for The Urbanite, from 1 to 3 bedrooms (484 sqft to 1,227 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
1 Bedroom5484 to 517 sq ft
2 Bedroom8635 to 936 sq ft
3 Bedroom21,184 to 1,227 sq ft

PropKaki holds 14 floor plans for The Urbanite.

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Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Urbanite?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.03M (S$1,584 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.03M

recent · 66 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,584 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,414

279 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.8%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,780 psf — about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Urbanite?

Key Takeaway

The Urbanite has 66 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,100,000 in Sept 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2026S$1,100,000646S$1,703 psf
Mar 2026S$1,035,000657S$1,576 psf
Jan 2026S$1,225,000936S$1,308 psf
Feb 2025S$810,888484S$1,674 psf
Jun 2024S$798,000484S$1,647 psf
Aug 2023S$794,888484S$1,641 psf
Mar 2023S$1,040,000657S$1,584 psf
Jan 2023S$1,470,0001,173S$1,253 psf
Nov 2022S$1,068,000646S$1,654 psf
Apr 2022S$1,468,0001,173S$1,251 psf
May 2021S$700,000517S$1,355 psf
Apr 2021S$795,000484S$1,641 psf

66 sales and 279 rentals on record since Aug 2011. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Urbanite rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Urbanite has risen 7% over the past 15 years (2011–2026), from S$1,478 psf to S$1,576 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,576 psfS$1.10M3-0.5%
2023S$1,584 psfS$1.04M3+26.6%
2022S$1,251 psfS$1.07M2-13.4%
2021S$1,445 psfS$700k4-1.8%
2018S$1,471 psfS$930k3+1.8%
2017S$1,445 psfS$700k4-10.0%
2013S$1,606 psfS$1.31M5+5.4%
2012S$1,523 psfS$1.00M5+3.0%
2011S$1,478 psfS$939k31—

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

6

Is The Urbanite a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 21 units at The Urbanite that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 57% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 6% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.8%. Units listed now ask about 12% 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

57%

of 21 resales here

Median gain

6%

gross, before costs

Median hold

9.5 years

bought to resold

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

Key Takeaway

The Urbanite is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Urbanite is a freehold apartment completed in 2014. It was developed by HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 46 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,852 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,029 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

THE URBANITE is located at 29 Hertford Road, Singapore 219384. It is part of District 08, Little India, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 600m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Cambridge Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Pool Deck, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is The Urbanite from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Urbanite is Farrer Park MRT, about 600 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority300 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority558 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority940 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: United Square · 665 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 241 mHawker centre: Pek Kio Market & Food Centre · 362 mPark: Cambridge Park · 166 m

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

9

Who built The Urbanite and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Urbanite was developed by HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 46 units.

Developer
HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Land area
1,852 sqm (19,935 sqft)
Gross floor area
1,029 sqm (11,076 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What facilities does The Urbanite have?

Key Takeaway

The Urbanite has 3 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Pool Deck, Swimming pool.

Barbeque AreaPool DeckSwimming pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Urbanite (~S$1.03M) needs about S$7,577/mo in income and S$3,486/mo in repayments, after S$26,000 stamp duty and a S$259k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.03M) 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$26,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$259k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,486/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,577/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Urbanite?

Key Takeaway

3,896 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 8 — where The Urbanite sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

3,896

District 8 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

13,573

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 8 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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Is The Urbanite a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about The Urbanite

Is The Urbanite freehold?⌄

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

How old is The Urbanite?⌄

The Urbanite was completed (obtained TOP) in 2014, so it is about 12 years old.

Is The Urbanite a good investment?⌄

Of 21 units at The Urbanite that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 57% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 6% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.8%. Units listed now ask about 12% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Urbanite an EC?⌄

No. The Urbanite is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Urbanite?⌄

The Urbanite was developed by HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Urbanite?⌄

Units at The Urbanite have recently sold for around S$1.03M (S$1,584 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 7 units are listed for sale from S$1.15M to S$1.80M.

Where is The Urbanite located?⌄

The Urbanite is at 29 Hertford Road, Singapore 219384, in Kallang (District 8). The nearest MRT station is Farrer Park MRT, about 600 m away.

How many units are there in The Urbanite?⌄

The Urbanite has 46 units.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Urbanite?⌄

For a unit around S$1.03M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,577/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,486/mo after a S$259k (25%) downpayment and S$26,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Urbanite going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at The Urbanite has risen about 7% between 2011 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 Urbanite?⌄

Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within 1 km of The Urbanite. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.