THE TAIPAN is a freehold development along JALAN HAJIJAH in District 16 (Bedok / Upper East Coast), part of the OCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 26 units and is TOP 2003.
This profile draws on 5 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 23 years from TOP, THE TAIPAN 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 16 (Bedok / Upper East Coast), the immediate context for THE TAIPAN 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 5 sales and 31 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the THE TAIPAN dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,540,600 across 5 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.7%
- District 16 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 64%)
- Freehold tenure · OCR · D16 · 26 units
About THE TAIPAN
THE TAIPAN is a freehold condominium, located at JALAN HAJIJAH in District 16 (Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew Drive) (Outside Central Region), developed by NOVELTY PROPERTIES PTE LTD, comprising 26 residential units, completed in 2003.
As a freehold property, THE TAIPAN does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at THE TAIPAN:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 4 | $1,288 psf | $1,458,750 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $1,098 psf | $1,868,000 |
Sales Market Overview
THE TAIPAN has recorded 5 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,540,600, ranging from $1,200,000 to $1,868,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $1,177 psf | $1,506,000 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,249 psf | $1,600,000 | ↑ 6.1% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,473 psf | $1,585,000 | ↑ 17.9% |
THE TAIPAN ranks in the top 64% of condos in District 16 by average PSF.
Compared to the OCR average of $1,550 psf, THE TAIPAN trades 19.3% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
THE TAIPAN has recorded 31 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,506/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 12 | $3,383/mo | $2,500/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 19 | $3,584/mo | $2,100/mo | $4,800/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $2,907/mo |
| 2022 | 6 | $3,200/mo |
| 2023 | 7 | $3,671/mo |
| 2024 | 4 | $4,150/mo |
| 2025 | 5 | $3,890/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $3,700/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, THE TAIPAN delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.7%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 16
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 16 (Bedok, Upper East Coast, Eastwood, Kew Drive):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINERY RESIDENCES | 99 years leasehold | — | $2,550 psf | 549 |
| VELA BAY | 99 years leasehold | — | $2,869 psf | 371 |
| SCENECA RESIDENCE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2021 | 268 | $2,084 psf | 269 |
| THE BAYSHORE | 99-year leasehold | 1038 | $1,232 psf | 245 |
| THE GLADES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2013 | 726 | $1,613 psf | 226 |
Location Map
Map shows THE TAIPAN (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- THE TAIPAN
- Bayshore MRT
- Siglap MRT
- Bedok South MRT
- Bedok MRT
- Dunman High School
- Dunman High School (JC)
- Victoria School
Nearby MRT Stations
THE TAIPAN is 600m from Bayshore MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore | TE29 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 600m |
| Siglap | TE28 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 990m |
| Bedok South | TE30 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.4 km |
| Bedok | EW5 | East-West Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 14 schools within 2 km of THE TAIPAN, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunman High School | Secondary | 550m |
| Dunman High School (JC) | Jc | 550m |
| Victoria School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Victoria Junior College | Jc | 1.1 km |
| Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) | International | 1.2 km |
| East Coast Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Opera Estate Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Bedok South Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Temasek Junior College | Jc | 1.4 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Temasek Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Yu Neng Primary 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Bayshore is about 0.60km — 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 26 units, THE TAIPAN 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. Dunman High School sits about 0.55km 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 5 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 TAIPAN 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. 5 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: 5 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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