THE COTZ is a freehold development along TELOK KURAU ROAD in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 48 units and is TOP 2012.
This profile draws on 15 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 14 years from TOP, THE COTZ 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 THE COTZ 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 15 sales and 99 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE COTZ dashboard.
- Average sale price: $687,333 across 15 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.1%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 55%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D15 · 48 units
About THE COTZ
THE COTZ is a freehold condominium, located at TELOK KURAU ROAD in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Outside Central Region), developed by FRAGRANCE REALTY PTE LTD, comprising 48 residential units, completed in 2012.
As a freehold property, THE COTZ does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE COTZ:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 14 | $1,507 psf | $638,214 |
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,151 psf | $1,375,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE COTZ has recorded 15 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $687,333, ranging from $501,000 to $1,375,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $1,428 psf | $583,750 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,373 psf | $583,000 | ↓ 3.8% |
| 2023 | 2 | $1,354 psf | $997,500 | ↓ 1.4% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1,599 psf | $683,250 | ↑ 18.1% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,657 psf | $749,000 | ↑ 3.6% |
THE COTZ ranks in the top 55% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE COTZ trades 4.3% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE COTZ has recorded 99 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $2,325/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 46 | $2,182/mo | $1,500/mo | $3,000/mo |
| 1 BR | 47 | $2,294/mo | $1,550/mo | $2,900/mo |
| 2 BR | 6 | $3,667/mo | $3,000/mo | $4,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | $1,791/mo |
| 2022 | 24 | $2,177/mo |
| 2023 | 16 | $2,681/mo |
| 2024 | 18 | $2,553/mo |
| 2025 | 16 | $2,644/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $2,775/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE COTZ delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.1%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
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 THE COTZ (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE COTZ
- Marine Terrace MRT
- Kembangan MRT
- Eunos MRT
- Marine Parade MRT
- Telok Kurau Primary School
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
- Tanjong Katong Girls'
Nearby MRT Stations
THE COTZ is 800m from Marine Terrace MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Terrace | TE27 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 800m |
| Kembangan | EW6 | East-West Line | 860m |
| Eunos | EW7 | East-West Line | 1.1 km |
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of THE COTZ, including 1 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 290m |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 1.2 km |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 1.3 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 1.3 km |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 1.4 km |
| East Coast Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) | International | 1.5 km |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 1.7 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. Marine Terrace 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 48 units, THE COTZ 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 0.29km 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 15 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 COTZ 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. 15 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: 15 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 99 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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