FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Orchard)

Thong Sia Building

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2015 (URA)
Quick Summary

Thong Sia Building is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Orchard) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 37 units. Across 38 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,665 psf, ~1,970 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Thong Sia Building?

Key Takeaway

Thong Sia Building is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Orchard) that obtained TOP in 1981, with 37 units.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1981
Developer
Total units
37
Blocks
District / Area
District 9 (Orchard)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$1,665 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2015
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Thong Sia Building?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,665 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.30M

recent · 38 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,665 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,325

82 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.6%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2015.

3

What has recently sold at Thong Sia Building?

Key Takeaway

Thong Sia Building has 38 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$380,000,000 in Jul 2015 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2015S$380,000,000118,759S$3,200 psf
Dec 2014S$3,500,0002,034S$1,720 psf
Jul 2014S$3,350,0001,970S$1,701 psf
Aug 2011S$3,460,0002,034S$1,701 psf
Dec 2010S$3,300,0001,970S$1,675 psf
Apr 2010S$3,300,0002,034S$1,622 psf
Apr 2010S$3,480,0001,970S$1,767 psf
Oct 2009S$3,200,0001,970S$1,625 psf
Apr 2009S$2,500,0001,970S$1,269 psf
Jun 2007S$3,280,0001,970S$1,665 psf
May 2007S$3,000,0002,034S$1,475 psf
Feb 2007S$4,000,0004,015S$996 psf

38 sales and 82 rentals on record since Sept 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Thong Sia Building rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Thong Sia Building has risen 86% over the past 18 years (19962014), from S$914 psf to S$1,701 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2014S$1,701 psfS$3.35M2+1.6%
2010S$1,675 psfS$3.30M3+32.0%
2009S$1,269 psfS$2.50M2+25.9%
2007S$1,008 psfS$3.00M4+33.3%
2006S$756 psfS$1.49M2+25.6%
2005S$602 psfS$1.23M6-9.5%
2001S$665 psfS$1.31M3+57.2%
1998S$423 psfS$860k2-51.5%
1997S$873 psfS$1.75M3-4.5%
1996S$914 psfS$1.80M3

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

5

How many property agents are active around Thong Sia Building?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Thong Sia Building sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Thong Sia Building and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Thong Sia Building is located in Orchard, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Thong Sia Building is a freehold apartment completed in 1981. The development has 37 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,007 sqm and has a gross floor area of 9,834 sqm. The plot ratio is 4.9.

THONG SIA BUILDING is located at 30 Bideford Road, Singapore 229922. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Orchard. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Somerset MRT, approximately 510m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paragon for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, Drop Off Point, Lift lobby, and Main entrance.

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Who built Thong Sia Building and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Thong Sia Building was developed by , with 37 units.

Land area
2,007 sqm (21,603 sqft)
Gross floor area
9,834 sqm (105,852 sqft)
Plot ratio
4.90
8

How far is Thong Sia Building from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Thong Sia Building is Somerset MRT, about 510 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.

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority732 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.7 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.8 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Paragon · 112 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 112 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 908 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 308 m

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

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What facilities does Thong Sia Building have?

Key Takeaway

Thong Sia Building has 4 facilities, including Car Park, Drop Off Point, Lift lobby, Main entrance.

Car ParkDrop Off PointLift lobbyMain entrance
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Thong Sia Building?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Thong Sia Building (~S$3.30M) needs about S$24,157/mo in income and S$11,114/mo in repayments, after S$137,600 stamp duty and a S$825k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.30M) 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$137,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$825k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$11,114/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$24,157/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Thong Sia Building? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Thong Sia Building's own transactions.

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Is Thong Sia Building a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Thong Sia Building sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Thong Sia Building

How much does a unit at Thong Sia Building cost?

Units at Thong Sia Building have recently transacted around S$3.30M (S$1,665 psf), from 38 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Thong Sia Building?

For a unit around S$3.30M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$24,157/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$11,114/mo after a S$825k (25%) downpayment and S$137,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Thong Sia Building a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.6%; median PSF has risen about 86% since 1996. 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 Thong Sia Building going up?

The median transacted PSF at Thong Sia Building has risen about 86% between 1996 and 2014, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Thong Sia Building freehold or leasehold?

Thong Sia Building is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Thong Sia Building built and who developed it?

Thong Sia Building obtained TOP in 1981, with 37 units.

What is the nearest MRT to Thong Sia Building?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Thong Sia Building is Somerset MRT, about 510 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Thong Sia Building?

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is within 1 km of Thong Sia Building — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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