The Urbanite
The Urbanite is a freehold apartment in District 8 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2014, with 46 units. Across 65 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$811k (S$1,576 psf, ~517 sqft). There are 11 units for sale from S$1.15M to S$1.80M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 2014 |
| Developer | HERTFORD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD |
| Units | 46 |
| District and area | District 8 · Kallang · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Farrer Park MRT, 600 m (~9 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,576 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Urbanite?
The Urbanite has 11 units listed for sale, asking S$1.15M to S$1.80M (median S$1,780 psf), and 7 units for rent at a median of S$3,000 a month.
For sale
11 listings
S$1.15M – S$1.80M
For rent
7 listings
S$3,000 – S$4,300 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 7 | S$1.15M–S$1.40M | S$1,780 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 4 | S$1.80M–S$1.80M | — |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Urbanite?
Floor plans for The Urbanite aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 65 URA caveats, units range from 484 sqft to 1,227 sqft, and the middle half are 484 sqft to 657 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 646 sqft to 936 sqft | S$1.15M · S$1,780 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 1,173 sqft | S$1.80M |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Urbanite →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at The Urbanite?
Units have recently transacted around S$811k (S$1,576 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$811k
recent · 65 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,576 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,392
275 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.5%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,780 psf — about 13% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at The Urbanite?
The Urbanite has 65 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,035,000 in Mar 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | S$1,035,000 | 657 | S$1,576 psf |
| Jan 2026 | S$1,225,000 | 936 | S$1,308 psf |
| Feb 2025 | S$810,888 | 484 | S$1,674 psf |
| Jun 2024 | S$798,000 | 484 | S$1,647 psf |
| Aug 2023 | S$794,888 | 484 | S$1,641 psf |
| Mar 2023 | S$1,040,000 | 657 | S$1,584 psf |
| Jan 2023 | S$1,470,000 | 1,173 | S$1,253 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$1,068,000 | 646 | S$1,654 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$1,468,000 | 1,173 | S$1,251 psf |
| May 2021 | S$700,000 | 517 | S$1,355 psf |
| Apr 2021 | S$795,000 | 484 | S$1,641 psf |
| Mar 2021 | S$700,000 | 484 | S$1,445 psf |
65 sales and 275 rentals on record since Aug 2011. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Urbanite rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Urbanite has fallen 12% over the past 15 years (2011–2026), from S$1,478 psf to S$1,308 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | S$1,308 psf | S$1.03M | 2 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | S$1,584 psf | S$1.04M | 3 | +26.6% |
| 2022 | S$1,251 psf | S$1.07M | 2 | -13.4% |
| 2021 | S$1,445 psf | S$700k | 4 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | S$1,471 psf | S$930k | 3 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | S$1,445 psf | S$700k | 4 | -10.0% |
| 2013 | S$1,606 psf | S$1.31M | 5 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | S$1,523 psf | S$1.00M | 5 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | S$1,478 psf | S$939k | 31 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Urbanite a good investment?
Of 20 units at The Urbanite that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 55% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 3% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Units listed now ask about 13% 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
55%
of 20 resales here
Median gain
3%
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 →
Where is The Urbanite and what's nearby?
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.
How far is The Urbanite from MRT and schools?
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
- Farrer Park MRT600 m · ~9 min
- Little India MRT722 m · ~11 min
- Novena MRT919 m · ~14 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Urbanite and how big is the development?
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
What facilities does The Urbanite have?
The Urbanite has 3 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Pool Deck, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Urbanite?
Buying a unit at The Urbanite (~S$811k) needs about S$5,936/mo in income and S$2,731/mo in repayments, after S$18,927 stamp duty and a S$203k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$811k) 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$18,927
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$203k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,731/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,936/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Urbanite?
3,678 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
3,678
District 8 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
13,194
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.
Thinking about The Urbanite? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Urbanite's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Urbanite sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
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 20 units at The Urbanite that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 55% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 3% over a median 9.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Units listed now ask about 13% 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$811k (S$1,576 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Mar 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 11 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$811k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,936/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,731/mo after a S$203k (25%) downpayment and S$18,927 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Urbanite going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Urbanite has fallen about 12% 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.