99-yearOCRDistrict 18 (Tampines)

Tropical Spring

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

Tropical Spring is a 99-year condominium in District 18 (Tampines) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 242 units. Across 488 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.63M (S$1,217 psf, ~1,335 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$1.37M to S$12.28M. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.

Key facts about Tropical Spring
Tenure99-year leasehold from 1997 (≈70 years left)
TOP year2002
DeveloperNCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD
Units242
District and areaDistrict 18 · Tampines · OCR
Nearest MRTSimei MRT, 316 m (~5 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,217 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring has 17 units listed for sale, asking S$1.37M to S$12.28M (median S$1,273 psf), and 23 units for rent at a median of S$1,600 a month.

For sale

17 listings

S$1.37M – S$12.28M

For rent

23 listings

S$950 – S$4,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom3S$1.45M–S$1.45MS$1,360 psf
3-bedroom13S$1.37M–S$2.99MS$1,273 psf
6-bedroom1S$12.28M–S$12.28M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Tropical Spring aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 488 URA caveats, units range from 1,066 sqft to 3,143 sqft, and the middle half are 1,335 sqft to 1,528 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom1,066 sqftS$1.45M · S$1,360 psf
3-bedroom1,076 sqft to 2,809 sqftS$1.37M · S$1,273 psf
6-bedroom10,300 sqftS$12.28M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Tropical Spring →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.63M (S$1,217 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.63M

recent · 488 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,217 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,233

887 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,273 psf — about 5% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring has 488 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,650,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,650,0001,335S$1,236 psf
Aug 2026S$1,420,0001,076S$1,319 psf
Jun 2026S$1,600,0001,335S$1,199 psf
Jun 2026S$1,630,0001,335S$1,221 psf
Apr 2026S$1,672,8881,378S$1,214 psf
Jan 2026S$1,398,0001,066S$1,312 psf
Dec 2025S$1,630,0001,335S$1,221 psf
Dec 2025S$1,850,0001,776S$1,042 psf
Nov 2025S$1,600,0001,378S$1,161 psf
Nov 2025S$1,650,0001,389S$1,188 psf
Oct 2025S$1,730,0001,378S$1,256 psf
Sept 2025S$1,650,0001,356S$1,217 psf

488 sales and 887 rentals on record since Mar 2000. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Tropical Spring rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Tropical Spring has risen 47% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$828 psf to S$1,221 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,221 psfS$1.60M6+0.3%
2025S$1,217 psfS$1.65M11+5.1%
2024S$1,158 psfS$1.55M5+8.4%
2023S$1,068 psfS$1.44M11+11.5%
2022S$958 psfS$1.31M11+4.2%
2021S$919 psfS$1.30M12+2.5%
2020S$897 psfS$1.19M3+2.3%
2019S$877 psfS$1.17M3-0.8%
2018S$884 psfS$1.20M10+6.8%
2017S$828 psfS$1.14M13

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

6

Is Tropical Spring a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 251 units at Tropical Spring that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 7.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 5% 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

86%

of 251 resales here

Median gain

34%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.1 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Tropical Spring 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 Tropical Spring and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring is located in Tampines, in the East Region of Singapore.

Tropical Spring is a 99-year condominium completed in 2002. It was developed by NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD. The development has 242 residential units. It sits on a land area of 14,017 sqm and has a gross floor area of 32,238 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.3.

TROPICAL SPRING is located at 25 Simei Street 4, Singapore 529874. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, Tampines. The project falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Simei MRT, approximately 316m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Eastpoint Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Harvey Crescent Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, and Jacuzzi.

8

How far is Tropical Spring from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Tropical Spring is Simei MRT, about 316 m away (~5 min walk). 2 schools are 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.

  • Changkat Changi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km306 m
  • Changkat Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority386 m
  • Chongzheng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Yumin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • East Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Tampines Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Tampines Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Eastpoint Mall · 313 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 313 mPark: Harvey Crescent Pg · 66 m

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

9

Who built Tropical Spring and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring was developed by NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD, designed by CHAO TSE ANN & PARTNERS PTE LTD, with 242 units.

Developer
NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD
Architect
CHAO TSE ANN & PARTNERS PTE LTD
Main contractor
CHIP ENG SENG CONTRACTORS (1988) PTE LTD
Land area
14,017 sqm (150,878 sqft)
Gross floor area
32,238 sqm (347,007 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.30
10

What facilities does Tropical Spring have?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring has 11 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fun pool, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkClubhouseFun poolGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundSauna24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tropical Spring (~S$1.63M) needs about S$11,932/mo in income and S$5,490/mo in repayments, after S$51,100 stamp duty and a S$408k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.63M) 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$51,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$408k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,490/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$11,932/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

8,844 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 18 — where Tropical Spring sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,844

District 18 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

42,135

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 18 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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Tropical Spring's own transactions.

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Is Tropical Spring a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Tropical Spring

Is Tropical Spring freehold?

No. Tropical Spring is on a 99-year lease that started in 1997, with about 70 years left.

How old is Tropical Spring?

Tropical Spring was completed (obtained TOP) in 2002, so it is about 24 years old.

Is Tropical Spring a good investment?

Of 251 units at Tropical Spring that were bought and later resold (bought from 2000, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 7.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 5% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Tropical Spring an EC?

No. Tropical Spring is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Tropical Spring?

Tropical Spring was developed by NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Tropical Spring?

Units at Tropical Spring have recently sold for around S$1.63M (S$1,217 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 17 units are listed for sale from S$1.37M to S$12.28M.

Where is Tropical Spring located?

Tropical Spring is at 25 Simei Street 4, Singapore 529874, in Tampines (District 18). The nearest MRT station is Simei MRT, about 316 m away.

How many units are there in Tropical Spring?

Tropical Spring has 242 units.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Tropical Spring?

For a unit around S$1.63M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,932/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,490/mo after a S$408k (25%) downpayment and S$51,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Tropical Spring going up?

The median price per square foot at Tropical Spring has risen about 47% between 2017 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 Tropical Spring?

Changkat Primary School is within 1 km of Tropical Spring. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.