STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT is a freehold development along JOO CHIAT PLACE in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 16 units and is TOP 2024.
This profile draws on 16 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 2 years from TOP, STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT is in the early-life phase: defects-liability resolved (or about to be), strata management corp settling in, and resale price discovery still finding its footing. Early-cycle premiums and rough-edges both apply.
Within District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), the immediate context for STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT 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 16 sales and 0 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,448,721 across 16 transactions
- District 15 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 13%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D15 · 16 units
About STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT
STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT is a freehold condominium, located at JOO CHIAT PLACE in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Outside Central Region), developed by RH Katong Pte Ltd, comprising 16 residential units, completed in 2024.
As a freehold property, STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 12 | $2,103 psf | $2,285,686 |
| 4 BR | 4 | $2,022 psf | $2,937,825 |
Sales Market Overview
STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT has recorded 16 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,448,721, ranging from $2,059,200 to $3,051,300.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | $2,104 psf | $2,309,323 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | $2,080 psf | $2,520,534 | ↓ 1.2% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,961 psf | $2,850,000 | ↓ 5.7% |
STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT ranks in the top 13% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT trades 34.4% above the segment benchmark.
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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 STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT
- Eunos MRT
- Kembangan MRT
- Marine Terrace MRT
- Marine Parade MRT
- Telok Kurau Primary School
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
- Tanjong Katong Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT is 800m from Eunos MRT (East-West Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunos | EW7 | East-West Line | 800m |
| Kembangan | EW6 | East-West Line | 830m |
| Marine Terrace | TE27 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 610m |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 790m |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 1.1 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 1.2 km |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| East Coast Primary 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Eunos is about 0.80km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
Boutique character. With 16 units, STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT 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. Telok Kurau Primary School sits about 0.61km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Thin transaction history. With only 16 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: STRAITS AT JOO CHIAT hits the three structural levers that anchor long-term Singapore residential value: a prime district position, walkable MRT, and a long balance lease. Premium pricing is the trade-off; buyers paying that premium are buying scarcity rather than yield. 16 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 8-15 years to absorb full cycle and capture the prime-district capital-appreciation thesis. 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: 16 transactions 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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