Proximity to Kallang MRT is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. MRT-proximity premium reflects daily-commute time savings, integrated with the broader transit network mapped on the LTA MRT system map. Singapore’s North-South, East-West, Circle, Downtown, Thomson-East Coast, and forthcoming Cross Island Line collectively serve approximately 200+ stations.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Kallang MRT translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Kallang MRT.
The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.
- Station: Kallang (East-West Line)
- Condos within 500m: 5
- Condos within 1km: 40
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,371 psf
Station Overview
Kallang is a station on the East-West Line. There are 5 condos within walking distance (500m) and 40 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Kallang MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDIO8 | 180m | D14 | Freehold | 28 | $1,556 psf |
| THE RIVERINE BY THE PARK | 320m | D12 | Freehold | 96 | $1,974 psf |
| CANNE VILLE | 360m | D14 | — | 16 | — |
| CANNE LODGE | 380m | D14 | Freehold | 34 | $1,369 psf |
| ANGSANA@21 | 490m | D14 | — | — | — |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Kallang MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANG LODGE | 510m | D14 | Freehold | $1,140 psf |
| CENTRA RESIDENCE | 520m | D14 | Freehold | $1,322 psf |
| FERN LODGE | 520m | D14 | Freehold | $879 psf |
| ROYCE RESIDENCES | 540m | D14 | Freehold | $1,356 psf |
| WINSOME APARTMENTS | 540m | D14 | — | — |
| KIM COURT | 560m | D14 | — | — |
| SUNFLOWER COURT | 560m | D14 | Freehold | $987 psf |
| THE DIAMOND | 560m | D14 | Freehold | $1,076 psf |
| YI SING MANSION | 580m | D14 | — | — |
| CRYSTAL MANSIONS | 590m | D14 | Freehold | $947 psf |
| GOODVIEW APARTMENTS | 600m | D14 | Freehold | $830 psf |
| TREASURES@G6 | 600m | D14 | Freehold | $1,388 psf |
| TORIEVILLE | 640m | D14 | Freehold | $981 psf |
| ASTON LODGE | 650m | D14 | Freehold | $1,040 psf |
| CANBERLIN LODGE | 650m | D14 | Freehold | $1,001 psf |
| KALLANG RIVERSIDE | 680m | D12 | Freehold | $2,426 psf |
| HOKIEN KIU LEONG TONG BUILDING | 690m | D14 | — | — |
| FAMILIE MANSIONS | 700m | D14 | Freehold | $919 psf |
| WING FONG BUILDING | 710m | D14 | Freehold | $919 psf |
| GEMS VILLE | 730m | D14 | Freehold | $2,024 psf |
| PADDY GREEN | 780m | D14 | Freehold | $955 psf |
| SUMMER VIEW | 790m | D14 | Freehold | $902 psf |
| WING FONG COURT | 820m | D14 | Freehold | $963 psf |
| WING FONG MANSIONS | 860m | D14 | Freehold | $987 psf |
| CENTRAL IMPERIAL | 870m | D14 | Freehold | $1,167 psf |
| THE PRIMERO | 890m | D14 | — | — |
| TREASURES@G19 | 890m | D14 | Freehold | $1,475 psf |
| CRYSTAL LODGE | 920m | D14 | Freehold | $860 psf |
| SIMS POINT | 920m | D14 | Freehold | $978 psf |
| CANBERLIN APARTMENTS | 940m | D14 | Freehold | $808 psf |
| PAVILION SQUARE | 950m | D14 | Freehold | $1,459 psf |
| BOUGAINVILLA APARTMENTS | 960m | D14 | Freehold | $976 psf |
| NICOLE GREEN | 970m | D14 | Freehold | $1,375 psf |
| SOUTHBANK | 970m | D7 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,834 psf |
| CITYLIGHTS | 980m | D8 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | $1,773 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Kallang MRT is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.
Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.
Cross-reference the list against URA (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.
The distance-vs-price curve for Kallang MRT typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.
The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.
Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.
FAQ
How many condos are near Kallang MRT?
What is the average PSF near Kallang MRT?
How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?
The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.
Methodology & Sources
Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.