The Box
The Box is a condominium located in District 1 (Raffles Place, Marina, Cecil, People's Park), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). This page tracks recorded sale prices, rental contracts and yield trends from URA data. Nearby developments in District 1 can be compared on ShiokNest's district analytics pages.
Overview & Key Facts
THE BOX is a condominium at GEMMILL LANE in District 1 (CCR), developed by .
Location & Connectivity
THE BOX is approximately 160m from Telok Ayer MRT station, with 23 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telok Ayer | Downtown Line | 160m |
| Chinatown | North-East Line | 370m |
| Chinatown | Downtown Line | 370m |
| Maxwell | Thomson-East Coast Line | 390m |
| Raffles Place | North-South Line | 480m |
| Raffles Place | East-West Line | 480m |
Schools & Education
6 schools within 2 km.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outram Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Cantonment Primary School | Primary | 1.6 km |
| Singapore Management University | Tertiary | 1.6 km |
| School of the Arts | JC | 1.7 km |
| Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts | Tertiary | 1.8 km |
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE MARINA GARDENS | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | $2,959 psf | 649 |
| THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY | 99-year leasehold | $2,009 psf | 272 |
| MARINA ONE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | $2,293 psf | 222 |
| UNION SQUARE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,071 psf | 199 |
| ONE SHENTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2005 | $1,775 psf | 106 |
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
The profile fits families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters and cbd walking distance best. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
young couples (no kids), empty nesters / downsizers and long-term hold (10+ yr) should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
yield-focused investors should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
THE BOX is a development in District 1 (CCR).
Explore the full THE BOX dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE BOX against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (230m away)
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (970m away)
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.7 km away)
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- THE BOX Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 1 (Raffles Place, Marina, Cecil, People's Park) — District 1 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 0 transactions
- Rental data: 1 lease
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.