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Completed 2012

Optima @ Tanah Merah

D16 · Bedok / Upper East Coast · 78 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue

A 297-unit condo in D16, completed in 2012, on a 99-year lease from 2008 with about 81 years left. Developed by Tid Pte Ltd.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Nov 2026

81 yrs
Lease left
$1,642
Avg $psf, 12 months
8
Sales, 12 months
2012
Completed

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02 — Prices

Optima @ Tanah Merah prices

Last 12 months
8
Sales
$1,642
Average $psf
$1,510 – $1,748
$psf range
$1.3M – $2.18M
Price range
By bedroom type
Last 12 months
TypeSalesAvg $psfPrice rangeSize
2-Bedroom6 sales$1,626 psf$1.3M – $1.83M861–1,055 sq ft

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

By unit size
Last 12 months
SizeSalesAvg $psfAvg pricePrice range
700–899 sq ft2 sales$1,547 psfAvg $1.34M$1.3M – $1.38M
900–1,099 sq ft4 sales$1,665 psfAvg $1.69M$1.54M – $1.83M
1,100–1,299 sq ft1 sale$1,707 psf$2.15M
1,300–1,599 sq ft1 sale$1,674 psf$2.18M
Average $psf by year
In 2025, sales here averaged $1,431 psf, 15% below the D16 average of $1,689 psf for private homes (condos, apartments and ECs).
This condoD16 average
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YearThis condoD16 average
2026$1,642$2,295
2025$1,431$1,689
2024$1,466$1,535
2023$1,427$1,588
2022$1,368$1,414
2021$1,241$1,185
2020$1,161$1,123
2019$1,167$1,110
2018$1,192$1,182
2017$1,176$1,205
2016$1,065$1,160
2015$1,265$1,136
Sales by year
525 sales since 2009; the busiest year was 2009 with 275. The 2026 bar covers Jan–Nov.
New saleSub saleResale
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YearNew saleSub saleResaleTotal
20260088
20250099
2024001111
2023001616
20220099
2021001313
2020001010
20190088
2018001717
2017001313
20160055
20150077
20140055
20130617
2012053053
2011038038
2010021021
200927410275
Sales in the last two years
19 sales, newest first. Units show the floor only.
DateUnitSizePrice$psfType
12 Oct 2026#05-XX1,001 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.63M$1,628 psfResale
20 Aug 2026#11-XX1,055 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.83M$1,734 psfResale
31 Jul 2026#13-XX1,302 sq ft$2.18M$1,674 psfResale
1 Jul 2026#13-XX1,001 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.75M$1,748 psfResale
5 May 2026#07-XX1,259 sq ft$2.15M$1,707 psfResale
29 Apr 2026#07-XX872 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.38M$1,583 psfResale
21 Jan 2026#06-XX990 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.54M$1,550 psfResale
12 Jan 2026#09-XX861 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.3M$1,510 psfResale
7 Nov 2025#07-XX840 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.28M$1,525 psfResale
23 Oct 2025#09-XX1,001 sq ft · 2-Bedroom$1.54M$1,538 psfResale
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Compared with nearby condos

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

Source: URA caveats, Nov 2026. The 2026 averages cover Jan–Nov.

03 — Rent

Optima @ Tanah Merah rent

Leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026
84
Leases
$3,850
Median rent a month
$1.72M
Avg sale price, 12 months
2.7%
Est. gross yield

D16 median rent: $3,925 a month; est. gross yield 2.3%.

By bedroom type
TypeLeasesMedian rentMiddle halfD16 medianEst. yield
1-Bedroom13 leases$2,800 median$2,775 – $2,900D16 $3,050– yield
2-Bedroom52 leases$3,825 median$3,600 – $4,000D16 $3,8002.9% yield
3-Bedroom13 leases$5,000 median$4,975 – $5,200D16 $4,800– yield
4-Bedroom6 leases$6,025 median$5,667 – $7,362D16 $6,545– yield
Rent and yield compared with nearby condos

Estimated gross yield: a year of median rent (leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026) over the average sale price of the last 12 months, before costs. No yield is shown with fewer than 3 sales in the year. Rents and sale prices both cover roughly the last 12 months, so read the yield as a guide to that year rather than an exact figure. A higher yield often reflects a lower price, such as an older lease, rather than a better buy.

Source: URA rental contracts, Aug 2026

04 — Lease
81years left of 99
2008Ends 2107

99-year lease from 9 Dec 2008. About 81 years remain as of Nov 2026.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats)

05 — Unit mix

Optima @ Tanah Merah floor plans by bedroom type

14 layouts, from a 506 sq ft 1-bedroom to a 2,271 sq ft penthouse. Pick a type to see its floor plans.

Source: Developer floor plans; bedroom counts read by Stacked

06 — Location

Near Optima @ Tanah Merah

MRT stations
EW Tanah Merah 330 m · 4 min walk
TE Bedok South 1.7 km · 20 min walk
DTTE Sungei Bedok 1.9 km · 23 min walk
DTCG Expo 2.3 km · 28 min walk

Walking times and distances are estimates from OneMap walking routes; a station without a walking time shows the straight-line distance. Check OneMap for your exact route.

Primary schools
Within 1 km
St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School 900 m · 15 min walk
Within 2 km
Bedok Green Primary School 1.1 km · 18 min walk
Temasek Primary SchoolPopular 1.3 km · 18 min walk
Changkat Primary School 1.5 km · 26 min walk
Red Swastika SchoolPopular 1.5 km · 27 min walk
Fengshan Primary School 1.6 km · 28 min walk
Yu Neng Primary School 1.7 km · 31 min walk

Distances are straight-line, which is what the 1 km and 2 km bands refer to; walking times are estimates from OneMap walking routes. Check the MOE website for confirmation.

Everyday amenities
Park Bedok Town Park 2.4 km · 29 min
Clinic Paddington Medical Clinic 550 m · 7 min
Supermarket Cold Storage / Giant 570 m · 7 min
Hawker centre New Upper Changi Road Blk 58 1.1 km · 13 min
Map of the area around Optima @ Tanah Merah, with nearby MRT stations and primary schools
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Source: OneMap walking routes, Nov 2026

07 — Nearby

Condos and supply around Optima @ Tanah Merah

Upcoming supply
Bedok Rise240 m · about 361 units · 2.03 ha Awarded · $14,315 psm GFA · Dec 2025
Bayshore Drive1.6 km · about 1,658 units · 5.74 ha Awarded · $14,244 psm GFA · Jul 2026
Bayshore Road1.8 km · about 490 units · 1.05 ha Awarded · $14,945 psm GFA · Mar 2025
New Upper Changi Road1.9 km · about 983 units · 3.16 ha Awarded · $16,545 psm GFA · Sep 2026

Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Nov 2026

08 — From Stacked

Read more about Optima @ Tanah Merah

9 more articles mention Optima @ Tanah Merah.

Source: Stacked Homes editorial

09 — FAQ

Questions about Optima @ Tanah Merah

How many years are left on the lease at Optima @ Tanah Merah?

About 81 years. It is a 99-year lease from 2008.

When was Optima @ Tanah Merah completed?

2012.

How many units does Optima @ Tanah Merah have?

297 units, up to 14 storeys.

What sizes are the 2-bedroom units?

850 to 1,055 sq ft across four layouts.

What is the price psf at Optima @ Tanah Merah?

8 sales in the last 12 months averaged $1,642 psf, ranging from $1,510 to $1,748 psf.

What did the latest sale go for?

A 1,001 sq ft unit sold for $1.63M ($1,628 psf) on 12 Oct 2026.

How much is the rent at Optima @ Tanah Merah?

Leases starting Sep 2025–Aug 2026 had a median rent of $3,850 a month ($2,800 for a 1-bedroom, $3,825 for a 2-bedroom and $5,000 for a 3-bedroom). That is an estimated gross yield of about 2.7%, before costs.

What is the nearest MRT station?

Tanah Merah (EW), a 4-minute walk (330 m). Bedok South (TE) is 1.7 km away.

Which primary schools are within 1 km?

St. Anthony's Canossian Primary School, 900 m away.

Who developed Optima @ Tanah Merah?

Tid Pte Ltd.

Answers generated from the data on this page, Nov 2026