FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Ascent @ 456

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Oct 2025 (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 45 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,423 psf, ~689 sqft). There are 13 units for sale from S$1.18M to S$1.57M.

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What are the key facts about Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2017, with 28 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2017
Developer
QUEST HOMES PTE LTD
Total units
28
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,423 psf
Last transacted
Oct 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,423 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.05M

recent · 45 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,423 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,844

138 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.3%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,887 psf — about 33% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2025.

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What has recently sold at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 has 45 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,088,000 in Oct 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)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
Jan 2023S$1,060,000753S$1,407 psf

45 sales and 138 rentals on record since Mar 2014. Source: URA.

4

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.

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How many property agents are active around Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

6,316 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

6,316

District 12 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

24,253

all-time · all property types

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

6

What bedroom types are available at Ascent @ 456?

Key Takeaway

Ascent @ 456 has 13 units listed for sale, spanning 1–3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.57M–S$1.57MS$2,928 psf
3-bedroom12S$1.18M–S$1.30MS$1,871 psf
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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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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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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

How much does a unit at Ascent @ 456 cost?

Units at Ascent @ 456 have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$1,423 psf), from 45 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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.

Is Ascent @ 456 a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.3%, and current asking prices sit about 33% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 0% since 2014. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Is Ascent @ 456 freehold or leasehold?

Ascent @ 456 is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Ascent @ 456 built and who developed it?

Ascent @ 456 obtained TOP in 2017, developed by QUEST HOMES PTE LTD, with 28 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Ascent @ 456?

There are 13 units for sale at Ascent @ 456, from S$1.18M to S$1.57M.

What is the nearest MRT to Ascent @ 456?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Ascent @ 456 is Toa Payoh MRT, about 677 m away (~11 min walk).

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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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