DUKU APARTMENTS is a freehold development along DUKU ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises a compact unit count and is TOP 2000.
This profile draws on 1 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for DUKU APARTMENTS is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 1 sales and 2 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DUKU APARTMENTS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,390,000 across 1 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.9%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 79%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D15
About DUKU APARTMENTS
DUKU APARTMENTS is a freehold condominium, located at DUKU ROAD in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Rest of Central Region), completed in 2000.
As a freehold property, DUKU APARTMENTS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
DUKU APARTMENTS has recorded 1 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,390,000, ranging from $1,390,000 to $1,390,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $1,318 psf | $1,390,000 | — |
DUKU APARTMENTS ranks in the top 79% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, DUKU APARTMENTS trades 35.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DUKU APARTMENTS has recorded 2 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,300/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $3,300/mo | $2,900/mo | $3,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $2,900/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $3,700/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DUKU APARTMENTS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.9%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 15
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 1008 | $2,537 psf | 909 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 846 | $2,640 psf | 844 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 816 | $2,790 psf | 754 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 638 | $2,462 psf | 634 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 592 | $2,544 psf | 392 |
Location Map
Map shows DUKU APARTMENTS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DUKU APARTMENTS
- Marine Parade MRT
- Marine Terrace MRT
- Eunos MRT
- Kembangan MRT
- Tanjong Katong Girls'
- Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong)
- Broadrick Secondary School
Nearby MRT Stations
DUKU APARTMENTS is 890m from Marine Parade MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 890m |
| Marine Terrace | TE27 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 940m |
| Eunos | EW7 | East-West Line | 1.1 km |
| Kembangan | EW6 | East-West Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of DUKU APARTMENTS, including 8 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 630m |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 640m |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 720m |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 720m |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 830m |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 840m |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 940m |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Kong Hwa School | Primary | 1.8 km |
Tenure resilience. Freehold tenure removes the lease-decay headwind that affects 99-year leasehold stock from ~year 60 onward. CPF eligibility, loan-tenure caps, and resale buyer pool are all preserved without the time-decay clock. For long holds (15+ years), this matters meaningfully more than headline PSF.
School-belt proximity. Tanjong Katong Girls' School sits about 0.63km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Mature streetscape and amenity coverage. The immediate neighbourhood has the daily-living amenity profile of an established residential precinct — hawker centres, supermarkets, clinics, parks within a short walk or drive. The convenience compounds over a hold, even if no single amenity is a headline feature.
Moderate MRT walk. At 0.89km from the nearest station, the project sits just outside the 800m comfort threshold. Rental tenants notice — yield typically trails truly walkable comparables by 30-50bps in similar segments.
Thin transaction history. With only 1 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
District supply pipeline. Non-prime districts are more sensitive to GLS pipeline additions; check the URA Master Plan 2019 confirmed and provisional land sales schedule for the immediate 5-year window. New launches at 10-20% lower PSF can compress secondary-market resale velocity for 18-24 months around their launch dates.
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Composite assessment: DUKU APARTMENTS sits in an off-MRT-spine pocket where own-vehicle commuting and a narrower tenant pool define the economics. Suits owner-occupiers who prioritise the specific neighbourhood and lifestyle fit over capital-market efficiency. 1 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 7-12 years with realistic vacancy and re-let cost assumptions. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 1 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 2 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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