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TRILIVE Market Snapshot
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TRILIVE Market Trends
Average Price & Transaction Trend
Monthly average transacted price and sales volume from the first available record since 2017.
Transaction Breakdown (Last 12 Months)
Based on completed transactions from Nov 2025 to Oct 2026.
Unit Size Distribution
Only size ranges with recorded transactions are shown.
Price Distribution
Recorded transactions grouped into price ranges.
Recent Transactions by Unit Size
500 – 780 sqft Average Price Trend
500 – 780 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 2 | $1.18M | $1.16M | $1.2M | $1,890 |
| 2026-08 | 1 | $1.19M | $1.19M | $1.19M | $1,839 |
| 2026-07 | 2 | $1.18M | $1.17M | $1.19M | $1,907 |
| 2026-04 | 1 | $1.18M | $1.18M | $1.18M | $1,890 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $962K | $962K | $962K | $1,752 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | Condo | 06 to 10 | 624 sqft | $1,858 | $1.16M |
| 2026-09 | Condo | 11 to 15 | 624 sqft | $1,922 | $1.2M |
| 2026-08 | Condo | 06 to 10 | 646 sqft | $1,839 | $1.19M |
| 2026-07 | Condo | 11 to 15 | 624 sqft | $1,906 | $1.19M |
| 2026-07 | Condo | 06 to 10 | 614 sqft | $1,907 | $1.17M |
| 2026-04 | Condo | 16 to 20 | 624 sqft | $1,890 | $1.18M |
| 2026-03 | Condo | 16 to 20 | 549 sqft | $1,752 | $962K |
781 – 1000 sqft Average Price Trend
781 – 1000 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1 | $1.58M | $1.58M | $1.58M | $1,790 |
| 2026-06 | 2 | $1.56M | $1.54M | $1.58M | $1,723 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Condo | 11 to 15 | 883 sqft | $1,790 | $1.58M |
| 2026-06 | Condo | 16 to 20 | 904 sqft | $1,703 | $1.54M |
| 2026-06 | Condo | 06 to 10 | 904 sqft | $1,742 | $1.58M |
1001 – 1200 sqft Average Price Trend
1001 – 1200 sqft Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 1 | $2.25M | $2.25M | $2.25M | $1,935 |
| 2026-02 | 1 | $2.25M | $2.25M | $2.25M | $1,935 |
| Date | Type | Level | Area | PSF | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | Condo | 06 to 10 | 1,163 sqft | $1,935 | $2.25M |
| 2026-02 | Condo | 11 to 15 | 1,163 sqft | $1,935 | $2.25M |
TRILIVE Location & Nearby Amenities
Explore TRILIVE and nearby amenities. Distances shown are straight-line estimates from the property.
TRILIVE Nearby Amenities
Closest amenities from TRILIVE. Distances are straight-line estimates.
MRT / LRT
- KOVAN MRT STATION760 mNE13North East Line
- DEFU MRT STATION870 m
- HOUGANG MRT STATION1,000 mNE14North East Line
Bus Interchanges
- Hougang Central Bus Interchange940 mHougang Ctrl
- Buangkok Bus Interchange2.4 kmSengkang Ctrl
- Serangoon Bus Interchange2.5 kmS'goon Ave 2
Shopping Malls
- Hougang RiverCourt390 m377 Hougang Street 32, Singapore 530377
- Heartland Mall750 mHougang Street 21
- The Midtown1.0 kmUpper Serangoon Road
- Kang Kar Mall1.1 km
Primary Schools
- XINGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL470 mHOUGANG AVENUE 1
- HOLY INNOCENTS' PRIMARY SCHOOL580 mLORONG LOW KOON
- MONTFORT JUNIOR SCHOOL1.4 kmHOUGANG AVENUE 8
- XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL1.4 kmHOUGANG AVENUE 8
- CHIJ OUR LADY OF THE NATIVITY1.4 kmUPPER SERANGOON ROAD
Secondary Schools
- YUYING SECONDARY SCHOOL590 mHOUGANG AVENUE 1
- HOLY INNOCENTS' HIGH SCHOOL1.2 kmUPPER SERANGOON ROAD
- MONTFORT SECONDARY SCHOOL1.3 kmHOUGANG AVENUE 8
- PAYA LEBAR METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL (SECONDARY)1.4 kmLOR AH SOO
Post-Secondary
- NANYANG JUNIOR COLLEGE3.1 kmSERANGOON AVENUE 3
- ITE COLLEGE CENTRAL4.3 kmANG MO KIO DRIVE
- ST. ANDREW'S JUNIOR COLLEGE4.5 kmSORBY ADAMS DRIVE
MOE Kindergartens
- MOE KINDERGARTEN @ PUNGGOL1.8 kmHOUGANG AVENUE 8
Childcare Centres
- MY WORLD PRESCHOOL LTD.110 mHOUGANG STREET 31
- MY WORLD PRESCHOOL LTD280 mHOUGANG STREET 32
- PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Paya Lebar Blk 23 (CC)300 mHOUGANG AVENUE 3
- SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL @ HOUGANG CC (PRIVATE LIMITED)310 mHOUGANG AVENUE 3
Infant Care Centres
- PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sengkang Central Blk 277B (EY)2.3 kmCOMPASSVALE LINK
- PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sengkang East Blk 103 (EY)2.5 kmRIVERVALE WALK
- PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sengkang North Blk 206A (EY)2.8 kmCOMPASSVALE LANE
- PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 303A (EY)2.8 kmANCHORVALE LINK
Kindergartens
- EN-NAEEM MOSQUE KINDERGARTEN200 mTAMPINES ROAD
- Lodestar Montessori Preschool Pte Ltd210 mJALAN TELITI
- Brainy Bunch Hougang Pte. Ltd.350 mHOUGANG AVENUE 3
- Little Sprouts Montessori710 mKOVAN ROAD
Hawker Centres
- Hougang Street 21 Blk 209 (Kovan Hougang Market and Food Centre)690 mHougang Street 21
- Hougang Ave 1 Blk 105 (Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Centre)920 mHougang Ave 1
- Ci Yuan Hawker Centre1.7 kmHougang Avenue 9
Supermarkets
- Sheng Siong450 m
- Cold Storage780 mHougang Street 21
- Prime Supermarket920 mHougang Avenue 1
- FairPrice960 mHougang Street 21
Wet Markets
- Serangoon Central Village2.5 kmSerangoon Avenue 3
- Sengkang New Market2.8 km
Hospitals
- INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH / WOODBRIDGE HOSPITAL2.2 kmBUANGKOK VIEW
- SENGKANG GENERAL HOSPITAL3.6 kmSENGKANG EAST WAY
Polyclinics
- Hougang Polyclinic890 mHougang Avenue 4
- Serangoon Polyclinic2.3 kmUpper Serangoon Road
Parks
- REALTY PARK670 m
- JLN NAUNG PG830 m
- AROOZOO AVE PG990 m
Libraries
- Cheng San Library1.2 kmHougang Avenue 10
- Serangoon Library2.5 kmSerangoon Central
Community Clubs
- Hougang CC310 mHougang Avenue 3
- Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Pending U/C)770 mHougang Street 21
Sport Facilities
- Hougang Sport Centre990 mHougang Avenue 4
- Serangoon Sport Centre1.9 kmYio Chu Kang Road
- ActiveSG Gym@Serangoon Central2.4 kmSerangoon Central
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TRILIVE Market Position & Nearby Transactions
How TRILIVE compares with District 19 projects and transactions recorded within 1 km over the latest 12 months.
Position Within District 19
Comparable Condos Within 1 km
Up to 20 nearest eligible condominium and EC projects. PSF (M) means median PSF for the latest 12 months.
| Project | Distance | TOP / Age | Units | 12M Sales | PSF (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YI MEI GARDENS | 75 m | 198442 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| FORTUNE PARK | 121 m | 199630 yrs old | — | 0 | — |
| KOVAN GRANDEUR | 149 m | 201115 yrs old | 74 | 5 | $1,472 |
| HARMONY @ 1A | 397 m | 200818 yrs old | 12 | 0 | — |
| THE OLD HOUSE | 436 m | — | — | 0 | — |
| STARS OF KOVAN | 470 m | — | — | 20 | $1,934 |
| THE COURTYARD | 523 m | — | — | 0 | — |
| THE TEMBUSU | 553 m | 201511 yrs old | 337 | 12 | $1,970 |
| FIORENZA | 624 m | 201115 yrs old | 28 | 0 | — |
| PIN MANSIONS | 641 m | — | — | 2 | $1,491 |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | 677 m | 20233 yrs old | 1,410 | 94 | $1,905 |
| SIMON PLAZA | 710 m | — | — | 2 | $1,457 |
| NAUNG RESIDENCE | 726 m | 201511 yrs old | 60 | 2 | $1,517 |
| PRIMO RESIDENCES | 777 m | 201313 yrs old | 64 | 3 | $1,464 |
| BLISS@KOVAN | 788 m | — | 140 | 7 | $1,637 |
| THE FLORENTINE | 809 m | 201115 yrs old | 34 | 3 | $1,419 |
| KOVAN MELODY | 864 m | 200719 yrs old | 778 | 19 | $1,809 |
| ISUITES @ TANI | 873 m | 201214 yrs old | 20 | 1 | $1,554 |
| PARC VERA | 921 m | 201511 yrs old | 452 | 14 | $1,559 |
| MIDTOWN RESIDENCES | 985 m | — | 160 | 8 | $1,616 |
Nearby Transactions by Unit Size
Transactions from eligible condominium and EC projects within 1 km during the latest 12 months.
<500 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
<500 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 2 | $831.9K | $770K | $893.9K | $1,754 |
| 2026-07 | 1 | $835K | $835K | $835K | $1,724 |
| 2026-06 | 5 | $850.2K | $765K | $905.9K | $1,786 |
| 2026-04 | 5 | $860.6K | $790K | $905K | $1,785 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $640K | $640K | $640K | $1,652 |
| 2026-02 | 1 | $850K | $850K | $850K | $1,755 |
| 2026-01 | 3 | $810K | $755K | $840K | $1,709 |
| 2025-11 | 4 | $797.3K | $639.1K | $910K | $1,729 |
| 2025-10 | 2 | $863K | $858K | $868K | $1,802 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 13 | $844.5K | $1,743 |
| THE TEMBUSU | Condo | 337 | 5 | $889.4K | $1,861 |
| MIDTOWN RESIDENCES | Apt | 160 | 3 | $763.3K | $1,688 |
| KOVAN GRANDEUR | Apt | 74 | 2 | $639.5K | $1,651 |
| BLISS@KOVAN | Condo | 140 | 1 | $893.9K | $1,805 |
500–780 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
500–780 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 13 | $1.2M | $867K | $1.54M | $1,828 |
| 2026-08 | 7 | $1.19M | $788K | $1.49M | $1,826 |
| 2026-07 | 9 | $1.18M | $868K | $1.49M | $1,826 |
| 2026-06 | 9 | $1.18M | $840K | $1.5M | $1,785 |
| 2026-05 | 10 | $1.18M | $875K | $1.55M | $1,887 |
| 2026-04 | 7 | $1.13M | $830K | $1.29M | $1,836 |
| 2026-03 | 11 | $1.22M | $865K | $1.45M | $1,853 |
| 2026-02 | 5 | $1.19M | $950K | $1.42M | $1,873 |
| 2026-01 | 5 | $1.23M | $920K | $1.48M | $1,774 |
| 2025-12 | 7 | $1.28M | $928K | $1.53M | $1,872 |
| 2025-11 | 3 | $1.16M | $938K | $1.29M | $1,759 |
| 2025-10 | 5 | $1.23M | $820K | $1.46M | $1,766 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 51 | $1.21M | $1,863 |
| STARS OF KOVAN | Apt | — | 19 | $1.29M | $1,923 |
| THE TEMBUSU | Condo | 337 | 7 | $1.44M | $1,939 |
| MIDTOWN RESIDENCES | Apt | 160 | 5 | $1.05M | $1,577 |
| BLISS@KOVAN | Condo | 140 | 3 | $885K | $1,566 |
| KOVAN GRANDEUR | Apt | 74 | 2 | $830K | $1,455 |
| ISUITES @ TANI | Apt | 20 | 1 | $920K | $1,554 |
| NAUNG RESIDENCE | Apt | 60 | 1 | $830K | $1,542 |
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 1 | $1.02M | $1,436 |
| PRIMO RESIDENCES | Apt | 64 | 1 | $788K | $1,464 |
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
781–1,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 4 | $1.41M | $1.2M | $1.82M | $1,623 |
| 2026-08 | 4 | $1.64M | $1.24M | $2.12M | $1,827 |
| 2026-07 | 4 | $1.67M | $1.26M | $1.92M | $1,866 |
| 2026-06 | 8 | $1.68M | $1.25M | $2.09M | $1,831 |
| 2026-05 | 5 | $1.5M | $1M | $1.87M | $1,675 |
| 2026-04 | 3 | $1.64M | $1.46M | $1.86M | $1,736 |
| 2026-03 | 3 | $1.81M | $1.62M | $2M | $1,942 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | $1.66M | $1.47M | $1.85M | $1,911 |
| 2025-12 | 4 | $1.53M | $950K | $1.96M | $1,647 |
| 2025-10 | 2 | $1.39M | $1.32M | $1.45M | $1,621 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 17 | $1.85M | $1,983 |
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 9 | $1.28M | $1,557 |
| KOVAN MELODY | Condo | 778 | 4 | $1.58M | $1,767 |
| BLISS@KOVAN | Condo | 140 | 2 | $1.54M | $1,755 |
| KOVAN GRANDEUR | Apt | 74 | 2 | $975K | $1,066 |
| NAUNG RESIDENCE | Apt | 60 | 1 | $1.46M | $1,491 |
| PRIMO RESIDENCES | Apt | 64 | 1 | $1.26M | $1,538 |
| STARS OF KOVAN | Apt | — | 1 | $2M | $2,042 |
| THE FLORENTINE | Apt | 34 | 1 | $1.42M | $1,482 |
| THE TEMBUSU | Condo | 337 | 1 | $1.85M | $1,976 |
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,001–1,200 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1 | $2.25M | $2.25M | $2.25M | $2,090 |
| 2026-06 | 1 | $2.15M | $2.15M | $2.15M | $2,125 |
| 2026-05 | 1 | $2.02M | $2.02M | $2.02M | $2,020 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | $1.88M | $1.68M | $2.08M | $1,825 |
| 2026-03 | 1 | $2.03M | $2.03M | $2.03M | $2,001 |
| 2026-01 | 4 | $1.85M | $1.79M | $1.97M | $1,782 |
| 2025-11 | 2 | $1.76M | $1.68M | $1.83M | $1,513 |
| 2025-10 | 3 | $1.94M | $1.41M | $2.24M | $1,816 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 7 | $2.1M | $2,033 |
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 2 | $1.83M | $1,601 |
| THE TEMBUSU | Condo | 337 | 2 | $2.02M | $1,948 |
| KOVAN MELODY | Condo | 778 | 1 | $1.68M | $1,593 |
| PRIMO RESIDENCES | Apt | 64 | 1 | $1.41M | $1,308 |
| STARS OF KOVAN | Apt | — | 1 | $1.84M | $1,836 |
| THE FLORENTINE | Apt | 34 | 1 | $1.68M | $1,419 |
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,201–1,500 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 1 | $2.52M | $2.52M | $2.52M | $1,947 |
| 2026-07 | 3 | $2.3M | $1.73M | $2.85M | $1,710 |
| 2026-06 | 4 | $2.28M | $1.87M | $2.68M | $1,758 |
| 2026-05 | 3 | $2.37M | $2.2M | $2.54M | $1,910 |
| 2026-04 | 4 | $2.35M | $1.84M | $2.73M | $1,827 |
| 2026-03 | 2 | $2.44M | $2.15M | $2.72M | $1,889 |
| 2026-02 | 1 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $1,874 |
| 2025-12 | 2 | $2.19M | $2.05M | $2.33M | $1,745 |
| 2025-11 | 2 | $2.03M | $1.87M | $2.2M | $1,622 |
| 2025-10 | 3 | $2.25M | $2.08M | $2.48M | $1,785 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOVAN MELODY | Condo | 778 | 15 | $2.35M | $1,849 |
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 5 | $2.56M | $1,976 |
| PIN MANSIONS | Apt | — | 2 | $1.85M | $1,491 |
| BLISS@KOVAN | Condo | 140 | 1 | $2.15M | $1,637 |
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 1 | $1.87M | $1,434 |
| PRIMO RESIDENCES | Apt | 64 | 1 | $1.73M | $1,218 |
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
1,501–2,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 1 | $3.42M | $3.42M | $3.42M | $2,037 |
| 2026-06 | 1 | $3.28M | $3.28M | $3.28M | $1,966 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | $2.84M | $2.29M | $3.4M | $1,653 |
| 2026-03 | 2 | $2.77M | $2.74M | $2.8M | $1,733 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | $2.4M | $2.28M | $2.51M | $1,457 |
| 2026-01 | 1 | $3.26M | $3.26M | $3.26M | $1,941 |
| 2025-12 | 1 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $3.3M | $1,978 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FLORENCE RESIDENCES | Apt | 1,410 | 5 | $3.33M | $1,989 |
| KOVAN MELODY | Condo | 778 | 2 | $2.77M | $1,733 |
| SIMON PLAZA | Apt | — | 2 | $2.4M | $1,457 |
| THE FLORENTINE | Apt | 34 | 1 | $2.29M | $1,280 |
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
2,001–3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 | $2.91M | $2.62M | $3.2M | $1,141 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISS@KOVAN | Condo | 140 | 1 | $2.62M | $1,205 |
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 1 | $3.2M | $1,077 |
>3,000 sqft Nearby Average Price Trend
>3,000 sqft Nearby Transaction Volume
| Month | Sales | Price (A) | Min | Max | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $3.4M | $1,029 |
| Condo | Type | Units | Sales | Price (A) | PSF (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARC VERA | Condo | 452 | 1 | $3.4M | $1,029 |
Market Interpretation
TRILIVE recorded 12 transactions during the latest 12 months, providing a more useful recent basis for comparison.
Its median PSF is approximately 20.1% above the District 19 project median, indicating a premium relative to the wider district market.
Within 1 km, 20 nearby condominiums were identified; 14 recorded at least one sale during the same period. These projects provide additional context where the subject development has limited recent activity.
This is a rules-based interpretation of recorded transactions and nearby project data, not a formal valuation.TRILIVE Project Details
About TRILIVE
TRILIVE is a condominium in Singapore District 19 with freehold. It recorded 12 transactions during the latest 12-month period in the database, with a median transacted price of $1.2M and a median of $1,874 psf. The most frequently transacted size range is 501–780 sqft, representing 58.3% of transactions with recorded floor area. KOVAN MRT STATION is approximately 760 m away by straight-line distance. 2 primary schools are located within a 1 km straight-line radius.
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