FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Ascent @ 456

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Ascent @ 456 is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2017, with 28 units across 1 block. Across 46 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,433 psf, ~689 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$1.10M to S$6.80M.

Key facts about Ascent @ 456
TenureFreehold
TOP year2017
DeveloperQUEST HOMES PTE LTD
Units28 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTToa Payoh MRT, 677 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,433 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 has 17 units listed for sale, asking S$1.10M to S$6.80M (median S$1,885 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$1,400 a month.

For sale

17 listings

S$1.10M – S$6.80M

For rent

2 listings

S$1,400 – S$4,000 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.57M–S$1.57MS$2,928 psf
3-bedroom15S$1.10M–S$1.30MS$1,871 psf
6-bedroom1S$6.80M–S$6.80M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Ascent @ 456 aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 46 URA caveats, units range from 689 sqft to 829 sqft, and the middle half are 689 sqft to 753 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom538 sqftS$1.57M · S$2,928 psf
3-bedroom689 sqft to 753 sqftS$1.10M · S$1,871 psf
6-bedroom4,038 sqftS$6.80M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Ascent @ 456 →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,433 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.05M

recent · 46 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,433 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,844

139 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.3%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,885 psf — about 32% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 has 46 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,080,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,080,000753S$1,433 psf
Oct 2025S$1,088,000689S$1,579 psf
Aug 2025S$1,020,000689S$1,481 psf
Feb 2025S$1,050,000753S$1,394 psf
Oct 2024S$1,100,000689S$1,597 psf
Aug 2024S$1,048,888753S$1,392 psf
Apr 2024S$1,085,000689S$1,575 psf
Dec 2023S$980,000689S$1,423 psf
Nov 2023S$1,110,000689S$1,611 psf
Nov 2023S$980,000689S$1,423 psf
Aug 2023S$1,160,000689S$1,684 psf
Jun 2023S$1,050,000753S$1,394 psf

46 sales and 139 rentals on record since Mar 2014. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Ascent @ 456 rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Ascent @ 456 has risen 0% over the past 11 years (20142025), from S$1,474 psf to S$1,481 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,481 psfS$1.05M3-6.0%
2024S$1,575 psfS$1.08M3+10.7%
2023S$1,423 psfS$1.05M6+2.7%
2022S$1,386 psfS$955k3+12.3%
2019S$1,234 psfS$850k2+20.7%
2017S$1,022 psfS$769k9-34.1%
2016S$1,550 psfS$1.07M3+5.2%
2014S$1,474 psfS$1.02M16

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Ascent @ 456 a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 18 units at Ascent @ 456 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2014, resold up to 2026), 78% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 22% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Units listed now ask about 32% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

78%

of 18 resales here

Median gain

22%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Ascent @ 456 with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Ascent @ 456 and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Ascent @ 456 is a freehold apartment completed in 2017. It was developed by QUEST HOMES PTE LTD. The development has 28 residential units. It sits on a land area of 922 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,765 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

ASCENT @ 456 is located at 456 Balestier Road, Singapore 329832. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 676m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Pool Deck, and Playground.

8

How far is Ascent @ 456 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Ascent @ 456 is Toa Payoh MRT, about 677 m away (~11 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km866 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority1000 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.0 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 810 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 219 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 720 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 443 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

9

Who built Ascent @ 456 and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 was developed by QUEST HOMES PTE LTD, designed by JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD, with 28 units over up to 2 storeys.

Developer
QUEST HOMES PTE LTD
Architect
JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD
Main contractor
SINOTAC BUILDER'S (S) PTE LTD
Floors
2 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
922 sqm (9,924 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,765 sqm (29,762 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What facilities does Ascent @ 456 have?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Pool Deck, Playground.

Barbeque AreaGymnasium roomPool DeckPlayground
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Ascent @ 456 (~S$1.05M) needs about S$7,686/mo in income and S$3,536/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.05M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$26,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$263k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,536/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,686/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Ascent @ 456 sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,318

District 12 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

24,291

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Ascent @ 456's own transactions.

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Is Ascent @ 456 a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Ascent @ 456 sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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Frequently asked questions about Ascent @ 456

Is Ascent @ 456 freehold?

Yes. Ascent @ 456 is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Ascent @ 456?

Ascent @ 456 was completed (obtained TOP) in 2017, so it is about 9 years old.

Is Ascent @ 456 a good investment?

Of 18 units at Ascent @ 456 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2014, resold up to 2026), 78% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 22% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Units listed now ask about 32% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Ascent @ 456 an EC?

No. Ascent @ 456 is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Ascent @ 456?

Ascent @ 456 was developed by QUEST HOMES PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Ascent @ 456?

Units at Ascent @ 456 have recently sold for around S$1.05M (S$1,433 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 17 units are listed for sale from S$1.10M to S$6.80M.

Where is Ascent @ 456 located?

Ascent @ 456 is at 456 Balestier Road, Singapore 329832, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh MRT, about 677 m away.

How many units are there in Ascent @ 456?

Ascent @ 456 has 28 units in 1 block, up to 2 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Ascent @ 456?

For a unit around S$1.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,686/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,536/mo after a S$263k (25%) downpayment and S$26,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Ascent @ 456?

Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of Ascent @ 456. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.