GALLERY 8 is a freehold development along PULASAN ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 32 units and is TOP 2004.
This profile draws on 2 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.
At roughly 22 years from TOP, GALLERY 8 is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for GALLERY 8 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 2 sales and 17 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the GALLERY 8 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,330,000 across 2 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.6%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 64%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D15 · 32 units
About GALLERY 8
GALLERY 8 is a freehold condominium, located at PULASAN ROAD in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Rest of Central Region), developed by FORTUNE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 32 residential units, completed in 2004.
As a freehold property, GALLERY 8 does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at GALLERY 8:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,583 psf | $2,010,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,256 psf | $2,650,000 |
Sales Market Overview
GALLERY 8 has recorded 2 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,330,000, ranging from $2,010,000 to $2,650,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | $1,583 psf | $2,010,000 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,256 psf | $2,650,000 | ↓ 20.6% |
GALLERY 8 ranks in the top 64% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, GALLERY 8 trades 30.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
GALLERY 8 has recorded 17 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,162/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 12 | $2,625/mo | $2,000/mo | $3,500/mo |
| 3 BR | 5 | $4,450/mo | $2,950/mo | $6,400/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $2,808/mo |
| 2022 | 2 | $2,350/mo |
| 2023 | 3 | $4,717/mo |
| 2024 | 3 | $2,933/mo |
| 2025 | 3 | $3,083/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, GALLERY 8 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.6%. 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 GALLERY 8 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GALLERY 8
- Eunos MRT
- Marine Parade MRT
- Marine Terrace MRT
- Kembangan MRT
- Tanjong Katong Girls'
- Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong)
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
Nearby MRT Stations
GALLERY 8 is 950m from Eunos MRT (East-West Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunos | EW7 | East-West Line | 950m |
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.0 km |
| Marine Terrace | TE27 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.0 km |
| Kembangan | EW6 | East-West Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of GALLERY 8, including 8 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 670m |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 700m |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 770m |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 770m |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 770m |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 830m |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 910m |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 990m |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Kong Hwa School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 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.
Boutique character. With 32 units, GALLERY 8 keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. Tanjong Katong Girls' School sits about 0.67km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Moderate MRT walk. At 0.95km 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 2 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: GALLERY 8 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. 2 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: 2 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 17 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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