FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Yi Mei Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2013 (URA)
Quick Summary

Yi Mei Gardens is a freehold condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 48 units. Across 29 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.20M (S$634 psf, ~1,862 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Yi Mei Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Yi Mei Gardens is a freehold condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 48 units.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1984
Developer
Total units
48
Blocks
District / Area
District 19 (Hougang)
Market segment
OCR
Median PSF
S$634 psf
Last transacted
Jun 2013
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Yi Mei Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.20M (S$634 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.20M

recent · 29 sales on record

Median PSF

S$634 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,655

73 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2013.

3

What has recently sold at Yi Mei Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Yi Mei Gardens has 29 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$136,000,000 in Jun 2013 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2013S$136,000,00097,673S$1,392 psf
Aug 2012S$1,600,0001,862S$859 psf
Jun 2011S$1,320,0001,862S$709 psf
Jun 2011S$1,480,0001,916S$772 psf
Apr 2011S$1,365,0001,862S$733 psf
Sept 2010S$1,900,0003,875S$490 psf
Sept 2010S$1,200,0001,862S$644 psf
Aug 2010S$1,180,0001,862S$634 psf
Mar 2010S$1,040,0001,862S$558 psf
Mar 2010S$1,100,0001,916S$574 psf
Jan 2010S$1,025,0001,862S$550 psf
Jan 2010S$1,015,0001,916S$530 psf

29 sales and 73 rentals on record since Apr 1996. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Yi Mei Gardens rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Yi Mei Gardens has risen 131% over the past 13 years (19982011), from S$317 psf to S$733 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2011S$733 psfS$1.36M3+31.4%
2010S$558 psfS$1.10M7+31.6%
2007S$424 psfS$790k3+70.3%
2006S$249 psfS$745k2-30.4%
2002S$358 psfS$685k2-15.4%
1999S$423 psfS$790k3+33.4%
1998S$317 psfS$590k2

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 Yi Mei Gardens?

Key Takeaway

11,111 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Yi Mei Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,111

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,282

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Yi Mei Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Yi Mei Gardens is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Yi Mei Gardens is a freehold condominium completed in 1984. The development has 48 residential units. It sits on a land area of 7,249 sqm and has a gross floor area of 15,223 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

YI MEI GARDENS is located at 111 Tampines Road, Singapore 535133. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Kovan MRT, approximately 728m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Heartland Mall Kovan for shopping, LIM KING CHEW for groceries, Kovan Market & Food Centre for food options, and Realty Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Car Park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and Tennis courts.

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Who built Yi Mei Gardens and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Yi Mei Gardens was developed by , with 48 units.

Land area
7,249 sqm (78,028 sqft)
Gross floor area
15,223 sqm (163,859 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
8

How far is Yi Mei Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Yi Mei Gardens is Kovan MRT, about 728 m away (~11 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Xinghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority450 m
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km541 m
  • Anderson Serangoon Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km601 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority642 m
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Heartland Mall Kovan · 738 mSupermarket: Lim King Chew · 303 mHawker centre: Kovan Market & Food Centre · 669 mPark: Realty Park · 721 m

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

9

What facilities does Yi Mei Gardens have?

Key Takeaway

Yi Mei Gardens has 4 facilities, including Car Park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, Tennis courts.

Car Park24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courts
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Yi Mei Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Yi Mei Gardens (~S$1.20M) needs about S$8,784/mo in income and S$4,041/mo in repayments, after S$32,600 stamp duty and a S$300k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.20M) 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$32,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$300k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,041/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,784/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Yi Mei Gardens? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Yi Mei Gardens's own transactions.

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Is Yi Mei Gardens a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Yi Mei Gardens sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Yi Mei Gardens

How much does a unit at Yi Mei Gardens cost?

Units at Yi Mei Gardens have recently transacted around S$1.20M (S$634 psf), from 29 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Yi Mei Gardens?

For a unit around S$1.20M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,784/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,041/mo after a S$300k (25%) downpayment and S$32,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Yi Mei Gardens a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.7%; median PSF has risen about 131% since 1998. 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 Yi Mei Gardens going up?

The median transacted PSF at Yi Mei Gardens has risen about 131% between 1998 and 2011, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Yi Mei Gardens freehold or leasehold?

Yi Mei Gardens is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Yi Mei Gardens built and who developed it?

Yi Mei Gardens obtained TOP in 1984, with 48 units.

What is the nearest MRT to Yi Mei Gardens?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Yi Mei Gardens is Kovan MRT, about 728 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Yi Mei Gardens?

Xinghua Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary School are within 1 km of Yi Mei Gardens — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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