PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 14 · Freehold
~$1,224Avg PSF (12-month)
Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
7.5
Investment
6.8
En-Bloc Potential
2.2
ShiokNest Score
5.6

Overview & Key Facts

PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS is a freehold condominium at LORONG 34 GEYLANG in District 14 (RCR), developed by .

Developer
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
TOP year
District
14 — RCR
Street
LORONG 34 GEYLANG

Location & Connectivity

PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS is approximately 570m from Dakota MRT station, with 8 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS
StationLineDistance
DakotaCircle Line570m
AljuniedEast-West Line620m
Paya LebarEast-West Line780m
Paya LebarCircle Line780m
MountbattenCircle Line990m
Tanjong KatongThomson-East Coast Line1.2 km

Schools & Education

15 schools within 2 km (5 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS
SchoolTypeDistance
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary100m
Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary200m
Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary340m
One World International School (Mountbatten)International730m
Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary950m
Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary1.3 km
Tao Nan SchoolPrimary1.4 km
Macpherson Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km

Market Position

PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS has recorded 6 sales at an average price of $1,206,573.

PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS sits at the 22nd percentile of District 14 condo PSF.
$1,224 psf
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,206,573
Avg Price
3.6%
Gross Yield
6
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20211$992 psf
20221$1,025 psf↑ 3.3%
20231$1,184 psf↑ 15.5%
20242$1,136 psf↓ 4.0%
20251$1,224 psf↑ 7.7%

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PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS prices sit at a fresh series high after a 7.7% gain on the prior period, now 23.4% above the 2021 starting level.

Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 14 reads 121.5 as of June 2026 — down 8.2% 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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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 14 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
PARC ESTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$2,187 psf493
SIMS URBAN OASIS99 yrs lease commencing from 2014$1,765 psf373
PENROSE99 yrs lease commencing from 2019$1,933 psf359
EUHABITAT99 yrs lease commencing from 2010$1,330 psf243
THE ANTARES99 yrs lease commencing from 2018$1,834 psf229

What Could Work Against You

  • Only 0 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, cbd walking distance, yield-focused investors and long-term hold (10+ yr). At ~567m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

For light renovation budget, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

families with young children, international school families and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. Family-suitable layout and RCR (Rest of Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.


Verdict

PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS is a freehold development in District 14 (RCR), offering a gross yield of 3.6%.

At ~$1,224 psf, it sits at a city-fringe price point balancing accessibility and value.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Geylang — 4-room average $761,443 (330m away), an upgrader gap of about $450,000
  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $300,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS?
The 12-month average is approximately $1,224 psf.
Is PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS freehold?
Yes, PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS?
The estimated gross yield is 3.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to PENANG SERVICE APARTMENTS?
The nearest is Dakota MRT at 570m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 6 transactions
  • Rental data: 24 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of May 2025

Latest recorded data point: May 2025 · 6 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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