KIM KEAT HOUSE is a freehold development along KIM KEAT ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 27 units and is TOP 1999.
This profile draws on 6 recorded transactions from URA 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 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), the immediate context for KIM KEAT HOUSE 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 6 sales and 31 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the KIM KEAT HOUSE dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,230,833 across 6 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.8%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 97%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D12 · 27 units
About KIM KEAT HOUSE
KIM KEAT HOUSE is a freehold condominium, located at KIM KEAT ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by WHYE WAH CONSTRUCTION & FURNITURE PTE LTD, comprising 27 residential units, completed in 1999.
As a freehold property, KIM KEAT HOUSE does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at KIM KEAT HOUSE:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 5 | $1,094 psf | $1,187,000 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $998 psf | $1,450,000 |
Sales Market Overview
KIM KEAT HOUSE has recorded 6 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,230,833, ranging from $1,100,000 to $1,450,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $1,012 psf | $1,100,000 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | $1,074 psf | $1,337,500 | ↑ 6.1% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,103 psf | $1,203,333 | ↑ 2.7% |
KIM KEAT HOUSE ranks in the top 97% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,049 psf, KIM KEAT HOUSE trades 47.4% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
KIM KEAT HOUSE has recorded 31 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,892/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 11 | $4,127/mo | $3,200/mo | $5,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 20 | $3,763/mo | $2,600/mo | $5,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $3,086/mo |
| 2022 | 7 | $3,771/mo |
| 2023 | 5 | $4,000/mo |
| 2024 | 5 | $4,270/mo |
| 2025 | 7 | $4,471/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, KIM KEAT HOUSE delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 12
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORIE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 52 | $2,730 psf | 740 |
| EIGHT RIVERSUITES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | 843 | $1,645 psf | 306 |
| GEM RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 578 | $1,838 psf | 196 |
| TREVISTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 590 | $1,702 psf | 147 |
| VERTICUS | Freehold | 162 | $2,122 psf | 128 |
Location Map
Map shows KIM KEAT HOUSE (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- KIM KEAT HOUSE
- Boon Keng MRT
- Toa Payoh MRT
- Novena MRT
- Farrer Park MRT
- Beatty Secondary School
- School of Science and Technology
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Nearby MRT Stations
KIM KEAT HOUSE is 1.1 km from Boon Keng MRT (North-East Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boon Keng | NE9 | North-East Line | 1.1 km |
| Toa Payoh | NS19 | North-South Line | 1.1 km |
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 1.3 km |
| Farrer Park | NE8 | North-East Line | 1.5 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of KIM KEAT HOUSE, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 680m |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 790m |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 850m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 920m |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 980m |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Stamford Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Assumption Pathway School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Pei Chun Public School | Primary | 1.6 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 27 units, KIM KEAT HOUSE 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. Beatty Secondary School sits about 0.68km 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 1.09km 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 6 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.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ⚠️ CBD commuter: Bus or own-vehicle commute likely required
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): Verify tenant-pool depth in immediate catchment
- ✅ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: KIM KEAT HOUSE 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. 6 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 6 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 31 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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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 438 condo transactions recorded in District 12 over the last 12 months, 87% resale, 13% new sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 12 reads 136.8 as of May 2026 — down 6.2% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Upcoming Supply Pipeline
1 active Government Land Sales site in District 12 could add roughly 335 new units to local supply. Incoming supply of this scale tends to cap short-term price growth in the immediate area but also signals planning confidence in the location.
| Site | Street | Est. units | List | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorong 1 Toa Payoh | — | ~335 | Confirmed | Available |
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing KIM KEAT HOUSE against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (50m away), an upgrader gap of about $350,000
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (540m away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $150,000