THE DIAMOND is a freehold development along LORONG 9 GEYLANG in District 14 (Geylang / Eunos), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 10 units and is an established secondary-market project.
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.
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 14 (Geylang / Eunos), the immediate context for THE DIAMOND 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 22 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE DIAMOND dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,325,000 across 2 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.3%
- District 14 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 81%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D14 · 10 units
About THE DIAMOND
THE DIAMOND is a freehold condominium, located at LORONG 9 GEYLANG in District 14 (Geylang, Eunos) (Rest of Central Region), comprising 10 residential units.
As a freehold property, THE DIAMOND does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
THE DIAMOND has recorded 2 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,325,000, ranging from $1,300,000 to $1,350,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $1,032 psf | $1,300,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,120 psf | $1,350,000 | ↑ 8.5% |
THE DIAMOND ranks in the top 81% of condos in District 14 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, THE DIAMOND trades 47.4% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE DIAMOND has recorded 22 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,661/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 22 | $3,661/mo | $2,300/mo | $5,400/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $2,800/mo |
| 2022 | 5 | $3,480/mo |
| 2023 | 4 | $4,400/mo |
| 2024 | 4 | $3,900/mo |
| 2025 | 3 | $4,217/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,300/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE DIAMOND delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.3%. 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 DIAMOND (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE DIAMOND
- Kallang MRT
- Aljunied MRT
- Mountbatten MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT
- Stadium MRT
- One World International School (Mountbatten)
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Nearby MRT Stations
THE DIAMOND is 560m from Kallang MRT (East-West Line), with 7 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kallang | EW10 | East-West Line | 560m |
| Aljunied | EW9 | East-West Line | 850m |
| Mountbatten | CC7 | Circle Line | 1.1 km |
| Geylang Bahru | DT24 | Downtown Line | 1.1 km |
| Stadium | CC6 | Circle Line | 1.2 km |
| Dakota | CC8 | Circle Line | 1.5 km |
| Bendemeer | DT23 | Downtown Line | 1.5 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 11 schools within 2 km of THE DIAMOND, including 1 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One World International School (Mountbatten) | International | 860m |
| Geylang Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Kong Hwa School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Macpherson Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| St. Andrew's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| St. Andrew's Junior College | Jc | 1.9 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. Kallang is about 0.56km — 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 10 units, THE DIAMOND 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. One World International School (Mountbatten) sits about 0.86km 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 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: THE DIAMOND 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. 2 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: 2 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 22 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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