ONE MARINA GARDENS sits in District 1 (CBD (Raffles Place / Marina / Cecil)) and is positioned in the RCR segment of the Singapore private residential market. With 937 units on a undisclosed tenure title and an expected Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) of TBD, the development is among the new-launch cohort buyers should evaluate against alternative new-builds and resale comparables in the surrounding area. Pricing for new launches typically commands a 10–25% PSF premium over comparable resale, reflecting new-build condition, developer warranty, modern unit layouts, and the staged-payment cash-flow advantage of Progressive Payment Schemes (PPS).
For buyers, the new-launch decision turns on (a) launch-tranche pricing relative to the project’s long-run trajectory, (b) the developer’s track record on construction quality and TOP timing, (c) the surrounding-area supply pipeline (will more launches dilute pricing?), and (d) the macro rate environment between OTP and TOP — SORA can move materially in that 3–4 year window. Cross-reference District 1 (CBD (Raffles Place / Marina / Cecil)) pricing and use the ShiokNest price heatmap for segment-level PSF context.
The Singapore new-launch market operates under cooling-measure architecture set in April 2023: foreign-buyer Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty at 60%, Singapore Citizen second-property ABSD at 20%, and a 55% Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) ceiling per the MAS TDSR/MSR framework. Stamp duty for ONE MARINA GARDENS is the dominant upfront cost variable: progressive Buyer’s Stamp Duty per the IRAS BSD rate table plus any applicable ABSD per the IRAS ABSD rate table. Use the BSD/ABSD stamp duty calculator to size your specific upfront cost.
Developer is Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd.. The track record of the developer — on past project TOP timing, defect-rectification responsiveness during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), and resale appreciation history of completed projects — is one of the most under-weighted variables in new-launch decisions. Buyers should request a developer track record document and cross-reference past projects via URA REALIS transaction history.
The financing context: SORA-pegged floating-rate mortgages currently price near 4.00% all-in (3.25% 3M SORA + 0.75% bank spread). Under the PPS, buyers draw the mortgage progressively as construction milestones complete, paying interest only on disbursed amounts until TOP. CPF Ordinary Account usage applies per the CPF housing usage rules, subject to the Valuation Limit and Withdrawal Limit. The URA Master Plan 2019 provides forward zoning context for surrounding plots — relevant for understanding whether the area’s built-form will intensify or remain stable over your holding period.
- Project: ONE MARINA GARDENS in District 1 (Rest of Central Region)
- Developer: Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd.
- Total units: 937
- Sales: 593 sold of 937 launched (63.3% absorption)
- Average median PSF: $2,972 psf
Project Overview
ONE MARINA GARDENS is a private residential development in District 1 (Rest of Central Region), developed by Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd.. The project comprises 937 units.
Location Map
Project location with up to 5 of the nearest comparable condos in District 1.
- ONE MARINA GARDENS
- ONE MARINA GARDENS
- MARINA BAY RESIDENCES
- MARINA ONE RESIDENCES
- THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY
- MARINA BAY SUITES
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Sales Performance
ONE MARINA GARDENS has sold 593 out of 937 launched units, achieving an absorption rate of 63.3%.
| Period | Sold | Launched | Cumul. Sold | Cumul. Launched | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 392 | 937 | 391 | 937 | 546 |
| May 2025 | 62 | 0 | 435 | 937 | 502 |
| Jun 2025 | 49 | 0 | 480 | 937 | 457 |
| Jul 2025 | 24 | 0 | 502 | 937 | 435 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 | 0 | 514 | 937 | 423 |
| Sep 2025 | 9 | 0 | 522 | 937 | 415 |
| Oct 2025 | 12 | 0 | 534 | 937 | 403 |
| Nov 2025 | 18 | 0 | 551 | 937 | 386 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 | 0 | 557 | 937 | 380 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 | 0 | 570 | 937 | 367 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 | 0 | 583 | 937 | 354 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 | 0 | 593 | 937 | 344 |
Price Analysis
Price analysis for ONE MARINA GARDENS based on monthly developer sales data.
| Period | Median PSF | Highest PSF | Lowest PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | $2,947 psf | $3,132 psf | $2,720 psf |
| May 2025 | $2,968 psf | $3,092 psf | $2,780 psf |
| Jun 2025 | $2,962 psf | $3,133 psf | $2,813 psf |
| Jul 2025 | $2,970 psf | $3,310 psf | $2,819 psf |
| Aug 2025 | $2,909 psf | $3,124 psf | $2,787 psf |
| Sep 2025 | $2,894 psf | $3,131 psf | $2,787 psf |
| Oct 2025 | $2,992 psf | $3,117 psf | $2,818 psf |
| Nov 2025 | $3,019 psf | $3,105 psf | $2,808 psf |
| Dec 2025 | $3,066 psf | $3,136 psf | $2,904 psf |
| Jan 2026 | $3,013 psf | $3,160 psf | $2,872 psf |
| Feb 2026 | $2,989 psf | $3,090 psf | $2,771 psf |
| Mar 2026 | $2,938 psf | $3,133 psf | $2,868 psf |
Sales Velocity
Monthly units sold trend for ONE MARINA GARDENS.
| Period | Units Sold |
|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 392 |
| May 2025 | 62 |
| Jun 2025 | 49 |
| Jul 2025 | 24 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
| Sep 2025 | 9 |
| Oct 2025 | 12 |
| Nov 2025 | 18 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 |
Developer Background
Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd. is the developer of ONE MARINA GARDENS.
New-build advantages. ONE MARINA GARDENS offers modern unit layouts, contemporary facilities, full developer warranty, and the latest construction quality standards. For owner-occupiers, this translates to immediate move-in readiness without the renovation lift that resale typically requires. For investors, new-build status supports higher rental tenant preference and lower initial maintenance.
RCR positioning. The RCR segment in District 1 occupies a defined buyer cohort. RCR (Rest of Central Region) is the city-fringe segment — quality residential with reasonable CBD access at lower PSF than CCR. RCR demand is increasingly upgrader-driven as HDB owners seek private property in well-connected fringes. Use the district comparison calculator for cross-segment benchmarking.
Progressive Payment cash-flow. Under PPS, buyers pay in stages aligned with construction milestones (Foundation 10%, RC Framework 10%, Walls 5%, Roofing 5%, etc.), which spreads the cash outlay across the 3–4 year build window. This is materially different from resale where the full price clears within weeks of OTP. For yield-focused investors, the staged interest accrual on disbursed amounts only is a real cost advantage during construction. Model the cash-flow timeline via the cash flow calculator.
TOP timing risk. TBD is the expected TOP year but actual completion can slip 6–18 months on materials shortages, labour disputes, or developer cash-flow issues. Buyers committed to a TOP-aligned life event (relocation, child schooling, mortgage refinancing window) should factor a buffer. Developer track record on prior TOP timing is the best predictor; verify via past project history.
Rate-cycle risk. The 3–4 year PPS window between OTP and TOP exposes the buyer to SORA shifts. A buyer signing OTP at current 3.25% SORA could face TOP-year rates 100–200bp different in either direction. Stress-test affordability at SORA +75bp via the TDSR / MSR affordability calculator to confirm headroom under adverse rate scenarios.
Supply pipeline risk. Future GLS tranches near the project could introduce competing new launches that dilute pricing power. Check the URA GLS schedule for sites within a 1km radius of ONE MARINA GARDENS; concentrated new-supply in a fringe district can cap price appreciation during the holding period.
Resale exit risk. New launches typically command a premium over resale; on exit, the buyer becomes the resale seller competing against newer launches in the same area. Holding through and beyond the 3-year Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) window is structural for most buyers; shorter holds risk both SSD and weak resale clearing.
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"persona": "Singapore Citizen first-time buyer",
"fit_color": "amber",
"reason": "You pay 0% ABSD. RCR may stretch TDSR for median-income first-timers."
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"persona": "SC upgrader (sell HDB / decouple)",
"fit_color": "green",
"reason": "The 6-month ABSD remission window applies if this is your second residential property. Coordinate the existing-property sale carefully."
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"persona": "SC investor (second SC property)",
"fit_color": "amber",
"reason": "At 20% ABSD plus 4% all-in mortgage rate, leveraged yield maths is hostile. OCR yields are slightly better but still negative-carry typical."
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"persona": "Permanent Resident",
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"persona": "Foreign buyer (non-FTA national)",
"fit_color": "red",
"reason": "At 60% ABSD, the entry-cost premium versus an SC buyer is approximately $600K+ on a S$1.0M unit. Long-horizon owner-occupier motivation only."
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"persona": "FTA national (US / Swiss / Liechtenstein / Norway / Iceland)",
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Verdict for ONE MARINA GARDENS. The project sits in a known new-launch segment with documented buyer-type fit and policy environment. The honest assessment depends on (a) launch-tranche pricing relative to comparable resale in District 1, (b) the Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd. developer track record, and (c) the buyer’s holding-horizon tolerance for the 3–4 year TOP window. For SC first-time buyers in OCR new launches, the 0% ABSD plus PPS cash-flow advantage make new-launch the often-rational choice. For SC second-property investors, the 20% ABSD plus negative-carry maths typically argues for resale value-buying instead. For foreign buyers, only owner-occupier residential motivation justifies the 60% ABSD entry. Suggested holding period: 7–10 years to amortise stamp duty and capture meaningful capital appreciation. Run total acquisition cost via the total acquisition cost calculator before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units does ONE MARINA GARDENS have?
What is the absorption rate for ONE MARINA GARDENS?
What is the average PSF for ONE MARINA GARDENS?
What is the expected TOP for ONE MARINA GARDENS?
Expected TOP is TBD. Actual completion typically tracks the developer’s timeline within +6 months; verify current construction progress via developer sales material or URA REALIS. (as of 2026-05)
What ABSD applies to ONE MARINA GARDENS for a Singapore Citizen second-property purchase?
20% ABSD applies to a SC second residential property purchase, per the unchanged April-2023 cooling-measure schedule. On a S$2M purchase, that is S$400,000 upfront ABSD in addition to BSD of approximately S$69,600. Use the BSD/ABSD stamp duty calculator for exact figures (as of 2026-05).
Is ONE MARINA GARDENS freehold or leasehold?
The tenure is recorded as undisclosed tenure. Verify via the developer’s sales material and your conveyancing lawyer; the tenure type affects long-run resale value via lease-decay dynamics on 99-year leasehold stock.
How does PPS interest accrual work for ONE MARINA GARDENS?
Under Progressive Payment Scheme, you draw the mortgage in stages aligned with construction milestones. Interest accrues only on the disbursed amount, not the full purchase price, until TOP. Use the mortgage calculator at the current 4.00% effective rate to model staged disbursement.
What CPF can I use for ONE MARINA GARDENS?
CPF Ordinary Account funds apply to private property purchases subject to Valuation Limit (VL) and Withdrawal Limit (WL) rules. See CPF housing usage rules. The accrued-interest mechanics apply on eventual sale: principal withdrawn plus 2.5% per annum must be returned to CPF, reducing net sale proceeds.
Methodology & Sources
The dataset behind this report spans All available months; we refresh it as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Developer sales data from URA REALIS.
- Median PSF, highest and lowest PSF from URA developer sales records.
Price-per-square-foot (PSF) here means the median deal in the period; means are reserved for volume-weighted aggregates explicitly labelled as such.