The Calypso
About The Calypso
The Calypso is a freehold Condo Apartment located in Bedok, District 16. Completed in 2005, it has a total of 2 blocks within the development and comprises a total of 30 units. It is within walking distance to MRT stations such as Bayshore MRT and Bedok South MRT, which provide residents easy access to other areas of Singapore. For young couples or families with children, The Calypso is also close to schools like Humanities Hub Education Centre, Alphabet Playhouse @ East Coast and MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek. If you're wondering about what you can do around the area, residents can head to nearby supermarkets like FairPrice - New Upper Changi and newEcon - Low See Seng Econ Mini-Mart for groceries and household products. Never worry about your health emergencies or regular health checkups with access to nearby clinics such as Dental Clinic. Singapore Post - Siglap Branch is the nearest post office where you can get your postal services done. For your leisure and entertainment, head down to the local park - Bougainvillea Garden, to enjoy some fresh air.
Key Property Details
Project Name | The Calypso |
|---|---|
Address | 498 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 466526 View on map |
Nearest MRT | Bayshore MRT · 5 min walk |
TOP date | 1 Jan 2005 |
Tenure | Freehold |
Project Size | Small (30 units) |
Number of Units | 30 |
Bedrooms | 2, 3, None |
District | D16 |
Neighbourhood | Bedok |
Blocks | 2 |
Floors | 05 |
Property type | Condo Apartment |
Developer | Novelty Department Store Pte Ltd |
Buildings in The Calypso
- 498 Upper East Coast Road466526
- 500 Upper East Coast Road465540
Facilities for The Calypso
BBQ
Jet Pool
Parking
Pavilion
Playground
Pond
Pool Deck
Security
Floor Plans
The Calypso has a total of 30 units, from 2 Beds - 2 Bath to 4 Bath units. There are 14 types of floor plan from 764 sqft to 2,293 sqft
Total floor plans
14 Types
Bedroom type
2, 3, None
Floor plans for The Calypso
All
2
3
Unit mix of The Calypso
Bedroom type | Price range (indicative) | Psf range (indicative) | Area range | No. of units | Floor plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 room | - | - | 70 - 79 sqm 764 - 861 sqft | 10 | |
3 room | - | - | 96 - 123 sqm 1,044 - 1,324 sqft | 16 | |
None room | - | - | 197 - 213 sqm 2,121 - 2,293 sqft | 4 |
Data is sourced from URA, the official developer brochure, and the 99.co database
Site Plans
The Calypso has 6 stacks, 2 blocks and up to 05 storeys.
Total blocks
2 Blocks
Total units
30 Units
Site plans and elevation charts for The Calypso
Site Map of The Calypso
Pricing & Transaction History
Sale transaction history for The Calypso
All
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5+ BR
Date sold | Block | Unit | Beds | PSF | Area
(sqft) | Price sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/2025 | 498 | #02-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,813 | 764 | S$ 1.385M |
08/2023 | 500 | #04-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,675 | 764 | S$ 1.280M |
07/2023 | 498 | #02-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,503 | 1,184 | S$ 1.780M |
05/2022 | 500 | #01-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,327 | 1,119 | S$ 1.485M |
11/2021 | 500 | #05-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,505 | 764 | S$ 1.150M |
04/2021 | 500 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,267 | 764 | S$ 968,000 |
11/2020 | 500 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,117 | 1,260 | S$ 1.407M |
02/2020 | 500 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,100 | 1,259 | S$ 1.385M |
11/2019 | 500 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,060 | 764 | S$ 810,000 |
04/2018 | 500 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,027 | 1,324 | S$ 1.360M |
12/2013 | 498 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,063 | 1,119 | S$ 1.190M |
11/2013 | 500 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,112 | 1,259 | S$ 1.400M |
10/2013 | 500 | #0x-xx | - | S$ 1,004 | 2,122 | S$ 2.130M |
10/2013 | 498 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,178 | 764 | S$ 900,100 |
09/2013 | 500 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,222 | 764 | S$ 933,888 |
09/2012 | 500 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 1,008 | 1,260 | S$ 1.270M |
03/2012 | 498 | #0x-xx | 3 BR | S$ 965 | 1,119 | S$ 1.080M |
05/2011 | 498 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,058 | 764 | S$ 808,000 |
04/2011 | 500 | #0x-xx | 4 BR | S$ 707 | 2,122 | S$ 1.500M |
03/2011 | 498 | #0x-xx | 2 BR | S$ 1,054 | 764 | S$ 805,000 |
Rent transaction history for The Calypso
All
Studio
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5+ BR
Date | Beds | PSF | Area
(sqft) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
04/2026 | 2 BR | S$ 4.58 | 700-800 | S$ 3,500 |
02/2026 | 2 BR | S$ 4.58 | 700-800 | S$ 3,500 |
08/2025 | 3 BR | S$ 3.55 | 1,100-1,200 | S$ 4,200 |
03/2025 | 3 BR | S$ 3.47 | 1,300-1,400 | S$ 4,600 |
03/2025 | 2 BR | S$ 4.84 | 700-800 | S$ 3,700 |
01/2025 | 3 BR | S$ 3.80 | 1,100-1,200 | S$ 4,500 |
01/2025 | 3 BR | S$ 3.51 | 1,000-1,100 | S$ 3,850 |
09/2024 | 3 BR | S$ 3.40 | 1,300-1,400 | S$ 4,500 |
03/2024 | 2 BR | S$ 5.69 | 600-700 | S$ 3,700 |
12/2023 | 2 BR | S$ 3.93 | 700-800 | S$ 3,000 |
09/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 3.32 | 1,300-1,400 | S$ 4,400 |
08/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 3.34 | 1,100-1,200 | S$ 3,950 |
06/2023 | 2 BR | S$ 4.84 | 700-800 | S$ 3,700 |
04/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 3.32 | 1,300-1,400 | S$ 4,400 |
02/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 4.65 | 800-900 | S$ 4,000 |
01/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 3.93 | 1,000-1,100 | S$ 4,100 |
01/2023 | 2 BR | S$ 4.62 | 600-700 | S$ 3,000 |
01/2023 | 3 BR | S$ 4.99 | 800-900 | S$ 4,300 |
05/2022 | 3 BR | S$ 2.91 | 1,000-1,100 | S$ 3,200 |
11/2021 | 3 BR | S$ 2.28 | 1,000-1,100 | S$ 2,500 |
Payment structure & financing options
Sale price
Mortgage calculation
on 2% interest rate
S$ 4,158
/month
Downpayment (25%)
S$ 375k
Loan amount (75%)
S$ 1.13m
Tenure (yrs)
5
35
Loan (%)
10
75
Interest (%)
0
5
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Location
Location of The Calypso
Taxi
Public Transport
Driving
Add locations your travel to frequently to calculate travel time
2 Transfers
S$ 1.39
1 Transfer
S$ 1.46
1 Transfer
S$ 1.54
Amenities nearby The Calypso
Schools | Distance |
|---|---|
Humanities Hub Education Centre | 2 mins (128 m) |
Alphabet Playhouse @ East Coast | 5 mins (326 m) |
MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek | 5 mins (346 m) |
MRT Stations | Distance |
|---|---|
Bayshore | 6 mins (410 m) |
Bedok South | 655 m |
Tanah Merah | 1.4 km |
Supermarkets | Distance |
|---|---|
Sheng Siong Supermarket | 6 mins (395 m) |
The Essential Corner | 7 mins (484 m) |
newEcon - Low See Seng Econ Mini-Mart | 948 m |
Parks | Distance |
|---|---|
Bougainvillea Garden | 8 mins (571 m) |
Sennett Avenue Open Space | 611 m |
Fitness corner @ 44 | 717 m |
Property Insights
Profitability (All time)
1 profitable transactions in the past 1 year
4.2%
gain per year, avg. years held 3.5
Rent price trend overtime
1M
3M
6M
1Y
5Y
10Y
Data Source: URA, Realis and 99.co
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The average rent is S$ 4.58 PSF over the past six months and S$ 4.24 PSF over the year. Recent rental deals include the latest at S$ 3,500, with the highest rent reaching S$ 4,600.
Nearby condo project comparison
Project | Tenure | TOP | MRT Distance | Price range (Sale) | Avg. Price (Sale) | Price range (Rent) | Avg. Price (Rent) | Rental Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calypso | Freehold | 2005 | TE 29  6 mins (413m)Bayshore MRT | 2,234.14 psf | 2,234.14 psf | 1,300 /mo | 1,300 /mo | 2.8% |
| Sea Pavilion Residences | Freehold | 2021 | TE 29 5 mins (387m)Bayshore MRT | 1,840.49 - 2,146.02 psf | 2,014.98 psf | 2,150 - 6,300 /mo | 3,616.35 /mo | 3.07% |
| Balcon East | Freehold | 2012 | TE 29 4 mins (296m)Bayshore MRT | 1,740.41 psf | 1,740.41 psf | 1,500 - 5,400 /mo | 3,135.12 /mo | - |
| Bleu @ East Coast | Freehold | 2010 | TE 30 6 mins (462m)Bedok South MRT | 1,875.53 psf | 1,875.53 psf | 5,000 /mo | 5,000 /mo | 2.52% |
| Riviera Residences | Freehold | 2007 | TE 29 6 mins (419m)Bayshore MRT | 1,113.92 - 2,343.75 psf | 1,933.81 psf | 6,000 - 6,300 /mo | 6,150 /mo | 2.58% |
| Venezio | Freehold | 2006 | TE 29 5 mins (323m)Bayshore MRT | 1,538.46 - 2,037.49 psf | 1,816.81 psf | 2,000 - 5,700 /mo | 3,144.3 /mo | - |
| The Daffodil | Freehold | 1999 | TE 30 5 mins (385m)Bedok South MRT | 1,593.63 psf | 1,593.63 psf | 1,800 - 4,200 /mo | 3,320 /mo | 3.35% |
| Parbury Hill Condominium | Freehold | 1998 | TE 30 8 mins (572m)Bedok South MRT | 1,703.37 - 1,979.84 psf | 1,824.4 psf | 4,000 - 5,500 /mo | 4,900 /mo | 2.59% |
| The Baycourt | Freehold | 1994 | TE 29 5 mins (356m)Bayshore MRT | 1,711.49 - 1,973.47 psf | 1,842.48 psf | 1,100 - 5,900 /mo | 2,362.5 /mo | 2.53% |
FAQs
General FAQs
When did the The Calypso TOP?
The Calypso obtained its TOP (Temporary Occupation Permit) in 2005.
What is the address of The Calypso?
The address of The Calypso is 498 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore.
What is the tenure for The Calypso?
The tenure of The Calypso is Freehold, starting from 2005. Upon expiration, the land reverts to the state unless the lease is renewed.
How many units are there in The Calypso?
The Calypso has a total of 30 residential units with numerous bedroom configurations to choose from.
How many blocks does The Calypso have?
The Calypso has a total of 2 blocks within the development.
What is the postal code of The Calypso?
The postal code of The Calypso is 466526.
Where to get floor plans for The Calypso?
You can find the floor plan layouts and unit configurations of The Calypso in the Floor Plan section above.
Where can I find the The Calypso Site Plan?
You can view the site plans and elevation charts for The Calypso in the Site Plan section above.
Located FAQs
What is the nearest MRT Station to The Calypso?
The Calypso is well-served by nearby MRT/LRT stations, such as Bayshore which is close to the development.
What are the schools nearby The Calypso?
Some of the nearest schools from The Calypso are Humanities Hub Education Centre, Alphabet Playhouse @ East Coast and MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek, providing families with quality education close to home.
Where are the bus stops near The Calypso?
Several bus stops can be found near The Calypso, such as Calvary Ably Of God Church, Opposite Fairview Court and Fairview Court which is located close to the development.
What condo facilities are available to residents of The Calypso?
Some facilities at The Calypso are available, such as BBQ, Jet Pool and Parking. Ensuring the lifestyle convenience of every resident.
Price FAQs
What is the rental price of The Calypso?
The average rent at The Calypso in the past 6 months is S$ 3.5K, depending on unit size and type.
What is the price range of units in The Calypso?
The price range of units for sale in The Calypso is S$ 2,500,000 ~ S$ 2,500,000. The prices depend on size, location within the development, and the overall demand in the new launch market.
What is the average PSF for The Calypso?
The current price per square foot (PSF) at The Calypso averages around S$ 2,234 psf ~ S$ 2,234 psf, depending on the unit type, floor, and view.
Investment & Finance FAQs
What is the rental yield at The Calypso?
The latest data puts the average gross rental yield at ≈ 3%.
How much upfront cash/CPF do I need for a S$ 2,500,000 unit at The Calypso?
At a 75% LTV, the down-payment is S$ 625,000 (25%), of which at least S$ 125,000 (5%) must be in cash; the balance can come from CPF OA savings.
What property-tax rates apply if I rent out my unit at The Calypso?
Non-owner-occupied residential property at The Calypso is taxed on a progressive scale of 12%–36% of Annual Value (AV) from 2026. Owner-occupiers enjoy lower 0%–32% rates.
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