VERTIS is a freehold development along AMBER GARDENS in District 15 (Katong / Joo Chiat), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 42 units and is TOP 2008.
This profile draws on 9 recorded transactions from URA 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 18 years from TOP, VERTIS 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 VERTIS 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 9 sales and 48 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the VERTIS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,175,556 across 9 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.6%
- District 15 PSF ranking: Above average (top 27%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D15 · 42 units
About VERTIS
VERTIS is a freehold condominium, located at AMBER GARDENS in District 15 (Joo Chiat, Amber Road, Katong) (Rest of Central Region), developed by HBO INVESTMENTS PTE LTD (WHEELOCK PROPERTIES), comprising 42 residential units, completed in 2008.
As a freehold property, VERTIS does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at VERTIS:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 2 | $1,648 psf | $1,100,000 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $1,468 psf | $1,280,000 |
| 3 BR | 4 | $1,804 psf | $2,175,000 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $1,930 psf | $3,200,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $2,001 psf | $4,200,000 |
Sales Market Overview
VERTIS has recorded 9 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,175,556, ranging from $1,100,000 to $4,200,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,535 psf | $1,850,000 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,625 psf | $1,500,000 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,648 psf | $1,100,000 | ↑ 1.4% |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,988 psf | $3,290,000 | ↑ 20.6% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,940 psf | $2,775,000 | ↓ 2.4% |
VERTIS ranks in the top 27% of condos in District 15 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,049 psf, VERTIS trades 13.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
VERTIS has recorded 48 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,728/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 9 | $3,033/mo | $2,300/mo | $3,700/mo |
| 2 BR | 24 | $4,485/mo | $2,800/mo | $5,750/mo |
| 3 BR | 13 | $5,969/mo | $3,000/mo | $7,200/mo |
| 4 BR | 2 | $7,200/mo | $6,500/mo | $7,900/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | $3,105/mo |
| 2022 | 9 | $4,356/mo |
| 2023 | 8 | $5,606/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $5,607/mo |
| 2025 | 12 | $5,267/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $4,700/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, VERTIS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.6%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
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 | $2,536 psf | 911 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 846 | $2,640 psf | 844 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 816 | $2,790 psf | 766 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 638 | $2,466 psf | 641 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 592 | $2,546 psf | 394 |
Location Map
Map shows VERTIS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- VERTIS
- Marine Parade MRT
- Tanjong Katong MRT
- CHIJ (Katong) Primary
- Tanjong Katong Primary School
- Tao Nan School
Nearby MRT Stations
VERTIS is 650m from Marine Parade MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 2 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Parade | TE26 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 650m |
| Tanjong Katong | TE25 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 760m |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of VERTIS, including 7 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | Primary | 460m |
| Tanjong Katong Primary School | Primary | 660m |
| Tao Nan School | Primary | 680m |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | International | 750m |
| Broadrick Secondary School | Secondary | 770m |
| EtonHouse International School (Broadrick) | International | 770m |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Secondary | 840m |
| Haig Girls' School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.8 km |
| Kong Hwa School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Secondary | 1.9 km |
| Telok Kurau Primary School | Primary | 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Marine Parade is about 0.65km — 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 42 units, VERTIS 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. CHIJ (Katong) Primary sits about 0.46km 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 9 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.
- ✅ Young couple, first home: Long balance lease + likely sub-CCR pricing
- ✅ Family with school-age kids: Nearby schools support MOE registration priority
- ✅ CBD commuter: Walking-distance MRT supports daily commute
- ❌ Rental investor (yield-focused): Thin transaction history makes underwriting fragile
- ⚠️ Foreign professional (expat): MRT plus mid-size facility suite typically meets expat-tenant criteria
- ✅ Long-term hold (10+ yr): Tenure supports CPF + buyer-pool through hold
Composite assessment: VERTIS 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. 9 transactions in URA 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.
- Sales data: 9 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 48 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
View Live Data for VERTIS
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New Sale vs Resale Mix
Of the 1,640 condo transactions recorded in District 15 over the last 12 months, 64% resale, 34% new sale, 2% sub sale. A resale-heavy mix points to an established market trading on fundamentals; a new-sale-heavy mix means developer launches are setting the price benchmarks.
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 15 reads 117.7 as of June 2026 — down 9.0% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Upcoming Supply Pipeline
1 active Government Land Sales site in District 15 could add roughly 500 new units to local supply. Incoming supply of this scale tends to cap short-term price growth in the immediate area but also signals planning confidence in the location.
| Site | Street | Est. units | List | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalan Tembusu | — | ~500 | Confirmed | Awarded |
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing VERTIS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Marine Parade — 4-room average $648,065 (630m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,550,000
- Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,400,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,300,000