Tiong Bahru Estate
Tiong Bahru Estate is a freehold apartment in District 3 (Bukit Merah) that obtained TOP in 1998. Across 16 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,112 psf, ~1,141 sqft). There are 71 units for sale from S$688k to S$4.00M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1998 |
| District and area | District 3 · Bukit Merah · RCR |
| Nearest MRT | Tiong Bahru MRT, 453 m (~7 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,112 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2025 |
What's for sale and for rent at Tiong Bahru Estate?
Tiong Bahru Estate has 71 units listed for sale, asking S$688k to S$4.00M (median S$1,192 psf), and 35 units for rent at a median of S$3,980 a month.
For sale
71 listings
S$688k – S$4.00M
For rent
35 listings
S$1,280 – S$8,000 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 3 | S$1.30M–S$1.35M | — |
| 2-bedroom | 29 | S$688k–S$4.00M | S$1,306 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 32 | S$880k–S$2.10M | S$1,186 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 4 | S$1.20M–S$1.20M | S$1,104 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 3 | S$1.53M–S$1.53M | S$1,146 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tiong Bahru Estate?
Floor plans for Tiong Bahru Estate aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 16 URA caveats, units range from 892 sqft to 1,421 sqft, and the middle half are 1,001 sqft to 1,238 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1,010 sqft to 1,119 sqft | S$1.30M |
| 2-bedroom | 527 sqft to 1,749 sqft | S$688k · S$1,306 psf |
| 3-bedroom | 764 sqft to 1,582 sqft | S$880k · S$1,186 psf |
| 4-bedroom | 1,055 sqft to 1,087 sqft | S$1.20M · S$1,104 psf |
| 5-bedroom | 1,335 sqft | S$1.53M · S$1,146 psf |
Check the Floor Plan Finder for Tiong Bahru Estate →
Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Tiong Bahru Estate?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.27M (S$1,112 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.27M
recent · 16 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,112 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,029
4,036 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.9%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,192 psf — about 7% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Tiong Bahru Estate?
Tiong Bahru Estate has 16 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$4,900,000 in Nov 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | S$4,900,000 | 892 | S$5,491 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$4,100,000 | 1,421 | S$2,886 psf |
| Oct 2017 | S$1,375,000 | 1,001 | S$1,374 psf |
| Dec 2016 | S$2,650,000 | 1,421 | S$1,865 psf |
| Jul 2014 | S$1,330,000 | 1,001 | S$1,329 psf |
| Sept 2011 | S$1,270,000 | 1,141 | S$1,113 psf |
| Apr 2011 | S$1,100,000 | 1,238 | S$889 psf |
| Oct 2010 | S$1,580,000 | 1,421 | S$1,112 psf |
| Sept 2010 | S$758,000 | 1,001 | S$757 psf |
| Sept 2010 | S$738,000 | 1,001 | S$737 psf |
| Sept 2010 | S$668,000 | 1,141 | S$585 psf |
| Aug 2007 | S$550,000 | 1,238 | S$444 psf |
16 sales and 4,036 rentals on record since Nov 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Tiong Bahru Estate rising?
The median transacted PSF at Tiong Bahru Estate has risen 165% over the past 5 years (2006–2011), from S$336 psf to S$889 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | S$889 psf | S$1.10M | 2 | +20.6% |
| 2010 | S$737 psf | S$738k | 4 | +119.3% |
| 2006 | S$336 psf | S$430k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Tiong Bahru Estate a good investment?
Tiong Bahru Estate has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
District 3 sold for more
89%
of 7,486 private resales
Median gain
23%
gross, before costs
Median hold
5.9 years
bought to resold
Tiong Bahru Estate has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 3 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Tiong Bahru Estate and what's nearby?
Tiong Bahru Estate is located in Bukit Merah, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Tiong Bahru Estate is a freehold apartment completed in 1998. It sits on a land area of 203 sqm and has a gross floor area of 608 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.
TIONG BAHRU ESTATE is located at 7 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 160055. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 453m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Tiong Bahru Market for food options, and Kim Pong Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Playground.
How far is Tiong Bahru Estate from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Tiong Bahru Estate is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 453 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT453 m · ~7 min
- Havelock MRT742 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority470 m
- Chij (Kellock)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority899 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km975 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Tiong Bahru Estate and how big is the development?
Tiong Bahru Estate was developed by —.
- Land area
- 203 sqm (2,185 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 608 sqm (6,544 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 3.00
What facilities does Tiong Bahru Estate have?
Tiong Bahru Estate has 1 facility, including Playground.
What does it cost to own a unit at Tiong Bahru Estate?
Buying a unit at Tiong Bahru Estate (~S$1.27M) needs about S$9,297/mo in income and S$4,277/mo in repayments, after S$35,400 stamp duty and a S$318k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.27M) 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$35,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$318k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,277/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$9,297/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Tiong Bahru Estate?
7,621 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 3 — where Tiong Bahru Estate sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
7,621
District 3 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
38,518
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 3 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about Tiong Bahru Estate? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Tiong Bahru Estate's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Tiong Bahru Estate sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Tiong Bahru Estate
Is Tiong Bahru Estate freehold?⌄
Yes. Tiong Bahru Estate is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Tiong Bahru Estate?⌄
Tiong Bahru Estate was completed (obtained TOP) in 1998, so it is about 28 years old.
Is Tiong Bahru Estate a good investment?⌄
Tiong Bahru Estate has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 3, 89% of 7,486 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 5.9-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Tiong Bahru Estate an EC?⌄
No. Tiong Bahru Estate is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
What is the price of a condo at Tiong Bahru Estate?⌄
Units at Tiong Bahru Estate have recently sold for around S$1.27M (S$1,112 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Nov 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 71 units are listed for sale from S$688k to S$4.00M.
Where is Tiong Bahru Estate located?⌄
Tiong Bahru Estate is at 7 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 160055, in Bukit Merah (District 3). The nearest MRT station is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 453 m away.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Tiong Bahru Estate?⌄
For a unit around S$1.27M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,297/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,277/mo after a S$318k (25%) downpayment and S$35,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Tiong Bahru Estate going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Tiong Bahru Estate has risen about 165% between 2006 and 2011, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Tiong Bahru Estate?⌄
Zhangde Primary School, Chij (Kellock) are within 1 km of Tiong Bahru Estate. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.