THE CENTREN is a freehold development along LORONG 27 GEYLANG in District 14 (Geylang / Eunos), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 34 units and is TOP 2017.
This profile draws on 6 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 9 years from TOP, THE CENTREN is in the early-mature phase: facilities are well-broken-in, strata operations are stable, and pricing has been through one or two market cycles — making comparable-sales analysis meaningful.
Within District 14 (Geylang / Eunos), the immediate context for THE CENTREN 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 65 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE CENTREN dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,166,333 across 6 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.5%
- District 14 PSF ranking: Above average (top 32%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D14 · 34 units
About THE CENTREN
THE CENTREN is a freehold condominium, located at LORONG 27 GEYLANG in District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) (Rest of Central Region), developed by PINNACLE DEVELOPMENT (L27) PTE. LTD, comprising 34 residential units, completed in 2017.
As a freehold property, THE CENTREN does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE CENTREN:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 2 | $1,629 psf | $894,000 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,750 psf | $1,300,000 |
| 3 BR | 3 | $1,283 psf | $1,303,333 |
Sales Market Overview
THE CENTREN has recorded 6 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,166,333, ranging from $888,000 to $1,480,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $1,201 psf | $1,215,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,618 psf | $888,000 | ↑ 34.7% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,695 psf | $1,100,000 | ↑ 4.8% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,447 psf | $1,480,000 | ↓ 14.6% |
THE CENTREN ranks in the top 32% of condos in District 14 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, THE CENTREN trades 27.9% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE CENTREN has recorded 65 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,352/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 40 | $2,926/mo | $2,000/mo | $3,800/mo |
| 3 BR | 25 | $4,034/mo | $1,300/mo | $6,000/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | $2,614/mo |
| 2022 | 17 | $2,871/mo |
| 2023 | 9 | $4,044/mo |
| 2024 | 11 | $3,877/mo |
| 2025 | 9 | $4,228/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $3,775/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE CENTREN delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.5%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 14
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 14 (Geylang, Eunos):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARC ESTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 1399 | $2,184 psf | 477 |
| SIMS URBAN OASIS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2014 | 1024 | $1,762 psf | 365 |
| PENROSE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 566 | $1,928 psf | 352 |
| EUHABITAT | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 697 | $1,326 psf | 233 |
| THE ANTARES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 265 | $1,833 psf | 227 |
Location Map
Map shows THE CENTREN (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE CENTREN
- Aljunied MRT
- Dakota MRT
- Mountbatten MRT
- Paya Lebar MRT
- Paya Lebar MRT
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
- One World International School (Mountbatten)
Nearby MRT Stations
THE CENTREN is 300m from Aljunied MRT (East-West Line), with 7 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljunied | EW9 | East-West Line | 300m |
| Dakota | CC8 | Circle Line | 830m |
| Mountbatten | CC7 | Circle Line | 890m |
| Paya Lebar | EW8 | East-West Line | 1.1 km |
| Paya Lebar | CC9 | Circle Line | 1.1 km |
| Kallang | EW10 | East-West Line | 1.4 km |
| Mattar | DT25 | Downtown Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of THE CENTREN, including 4 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geylang Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 310m |
| Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Secondary | 480m |
| One World International School (Mountbatten) | International | 560m |
| Kong Hwa School | Primary | 750m |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Macpherson Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 1.9 km |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 2.0 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Aljunied sits about 0.30km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 34 units, THE CENTREN 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. Geylang Methodist School (Primary) sits about 0.31km 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 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.
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Composite assessment: THE CENTREN combines walking-distance MRT with long-tenure leasehold (or freehold) — a solid structural foundation. The district position dictates whether capital appreciation outpaces or tracks the broader market. 6 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 6-10 years to ride out one full macro cycle. 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: 6 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 65 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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