FreeholdRCRDistrict 15 (Bedok)

The Vermilion

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Vermilion is a freehold apartment in District 15 (Bedok) that obtained TOP in 1991. Across 16 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$599k (S$488 psf, ~1,227 sqft).

Key facts about The Vermilion
TenureFreehold
TOP year1991
District and areaDistrict 15 · Bedok · RCR
Nearest MRTKembangan MRT, 488 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$488 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2006
1

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

Key Takeaway

No units at The Vermilion are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

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

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Vermilion aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 16 URA caveats, units range from 1,195 sqft to 1,324 sqft, and the middle half are 1,195 sqft to 1,227 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Vermilion?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$599k (S$488 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$599k

recent · 16 sales on record

Median PSF

S$488 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,150

12 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2006.

4

What has recently sold at The Vermilion?

Key Takeaway

The Vermilion has 16 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$599,130 in Aug 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2006S$599,1301,227S$488 psf
Aug 2006S$591,3001,195S$495 psf
Aug 2006S$591,3001,195S$495 psf
Aug 2006S$622,7281,324S$470 psf
Aug 2006S$599,0761,227S$488 psf
Aug 2006S$599,1301,227S$488 psf
Aug 2006S$599,1301,227S$488 psf
Aug 2006S$599,1301,227S$488 psf
Aug 2006S$599,0761,227S$488 psf
Jul 2001S$537,5001,227S$438 psf
Jun 2001S$523,0001,195S$438 psf
Apr 1999S$606,0001,227S$494 psf

16 sales and 12 rentals on record since Sept 1998. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Vermilion rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Vermilion has risen 18% over the past 8 years (19982006), from S$412 psf to S$488 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2006S$488 psfS$599k9+11.4%
2001S$438 psfS$523k2+6.3%
1999S$412 psfS$506k3+0.0%
1998S$412 psfS$506k2

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

6

Is The Vermilion a good investment?

Key Takeaway

The Vermilion has only 7 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 15, 87% of 26,248 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 15 sold for more

87%

of 26,248 private resales

Median gain

28%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.0 years

bought to resold

The Vermilion has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 15 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is The Vermilion and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Vermilion is located in Bedok, in the East Region of Singapore.

The Vermilion is a freehold apartment completed in 1991. It sits on a land area of 2,590 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,626 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

THE VERMILION is located at 68 Lorong G Telok Kurau, Singapore 426258. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, Bedok. The project falls within the East Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Kembangan MRT, approximately 488m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include i12 Katong for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 4A Eunos Crescent for food options, and Telok Kurau Pk for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is The Vermilion from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Vermilion is Kembangan MRT, about 488 m away (~8 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.

  • St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
  • Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Chij (Katong) PrimaryPrimary school1.2 km
  • St. Patrick's SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Tao Nan SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Chij Katong ConventSecondary school1.3 km
  • Opera Estate Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Ngee Ann Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: i12 Katong · 1.5 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 742 mHawker centre: Blk 4A Eunos Crescent · 861 mPark: Telok Kurau Pk · 383 m

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

9

Who built The Vermilion and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Vermilion was developed by .

Land area
2,590 sqm (27,879 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,626 sqm (39,030 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Vermilion (~S$599k) needs about S$4,385/mo in income and S$2,018/mo in repayments, after S$12,572 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$599k) 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$12,572

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$150k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,018/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,385/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around The Vermilion?

Key Takeaway

9,527 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 15 — where The Vermilion sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,527

District 15 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

60,936

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 15 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 Vermilion

Is The Vermilion freehold?

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

How old is The Vermilion?

The Vermilion was completed (obtained TOP) in 1991, so it is about 35 years old.

Is The Vermilion a good investment?

The Vermilion has only 7 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 15, 87% of 26,248 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 28% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Vermilion an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at The Vermilion?

Units at The Vermilion have recently sold for around S$599k (S$488 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is The Vermilion located?

The Vermilion is at 68 Lorong G Telok Kurau, Singapore 426258, in Bedok (District 15). The nearest MRT station is Kembangan MRT, about 488 m away.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Vermilion?

For a unit around S$599k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,385/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,018/mo after a S$150k (25%) downpayment and S$12,572 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Vermilion going up?

The median price per square foot at The Vermilion has risen about 18% between 1998 and 2006, 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 Vermilion?

St. Stephen's School is within 1 km of The Vermilion. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.