99-yearOCRDistrict 18 (Tampines)

Tropical Spring

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

Tropical Spring is a 99-year condominium in District 18 (Tampines) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 242 units. Across 485 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,214 psf, ~1,378 sqft). There are 18 units for sale from S$1.40M to S$12.28M. The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring is a 99-year condominium in District 18 (Tampines) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 242 units.

Tenure
99-year
TOP / Completion
2002
Developer
NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD
Total units
242
Blocks
District / Area
District 18 (Tampines)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$1,214 psf
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 70 years
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What is the price and PSF at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,214 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.65M

recent · 485 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,214 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,233

886 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,342 psf — about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.

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What has recently sold at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring has 485 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,630,000 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)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
Aug 2025S$1,698,8001,378S$1,233 psf
Jul 2025S$1,685,0001,389S$1,213 psf
Feb 2025S$1,620,0001,335S$1,214 psf

485 sales and 886 rentals on record since Mar 2000. Source: URA.

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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$1.63M3+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.

5

How many property agents are active around Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

8,842 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

8,842

District 18 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

42,060

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 18across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

What bedroom types are available at Tropical Spring?

Key Takeaway

Tropical Spring has 18 units listed for sale, spanning 2–6-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom2S$1.45M–S$1.45M
3-bedroom15S$1.40M–S$2.99MS$1,342 psf
6-bedroom1S$12.28M–S$12.28M
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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.

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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
9

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.

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Tropical Spring (~S$1.65M) needs about S$12,078/mo in income and S$5,557/mo in repayments, after S$52,100 stamp duty and a S$413k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.65M) 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$52,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$413k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,557/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$12,078/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Tropical Spring? Ask before you commit.

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

How much does a unit at Tropical Spring cost?

Units at Tropical Spring have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$1,214 psf), from 485 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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

For a unit around S$1.65M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$12,078/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,557/mo after a S$413k (25%) downpayment and S$52,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Tropical Spring a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.4%, and current asking prices sit about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 47% since 2017. 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 Tropical Spring going up?

The median transacted PSF at Tropical Spring has risen about 47% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Tropical Spring freehold or leasehold?

Tropical Spring is 99-year, with approximately 70 years remaining on the lease.

When was Tropical Spring built and who developed it?

Tropical Spring obtained TOP in 2002, developed by NCH (TAMPINES) PTE LTD, with 242 units.

How many units are for sale at Tropical Spring?

There are 18 units for sale at Tropical Spring, from S$1.40M to S$12.28M.

What is the nearest MRT to Tropical Spring?

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

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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