FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Balestier Point

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

Balestier Point is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1986, with 68 units across 1 block. Across 109 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.30M (S$1,133 psf, ~1,130 sqft). There are 6 units for sale from S$1.23M to S$1.60M.

Key facts about Balestier Point
TenureFreehold
TOP year1986
DeveloperCENTRAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units68 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTNovena MRT, 949 m (~15 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,133 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

Balestier Point has 6 units listed for sale, asking S$1.23M to S$1.60M (median S$1,393 psf), and 10 units for rent at a median of S$4,500 a month.

For sale

6 listings

S$1.23M – S$1.60M

For rent

10 listings

S$1,198 – S$4,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom4S$1.23M–S$1.25MS$1,393 psf
3-bedroom2S$1.60M–S$1.60M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Balestier Point aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 109 URA caveats, units range from 883 sqft to 4,058 sqft, and the middle half are 1,130 sqft to 1,270 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom883 sqftS$1.23M · S$1,393 psf
3-bedroom1,130 sqftS$1.60M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Balestier Point →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.30M (S$1,133 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.30M

recent · 109 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,133 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,562

405 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,393 psf — about 23% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

Balestier Point has 109 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,680,000 in Feb 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2026S$1,680,0001,270S$1,323 psf
Oct 2025S$1,520,0001,130S$1,345 psf
Oct 2025S$1,900,0001,636S$1,161 psf
Aug 2024S$1,650,0001,313S$1,256 psf
May 2024S$1,350,0001,173S$1,151 psf
Sept 2021S$1,420,0001,313S$1,081 psf
Aug 2021S$1,300,0001,173S$1,108 psf
May 2021S$1,268,0001,119S$1,133 psf
Apr 2021S$1,295,0001,119S$1,157 psf
Mar 2021S$1,228,0001,130S$1,087 psf
Nov 2020S$980,000883S$1,110 psf
Jul 2017S$1,000,0001,130S$885 psf

109 sales and 405 rentals on record since Mar 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Balestier Point rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Balestier Point has risen 90% over the past 18 years (20072025), from S$610 psf to S$1,161 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,161 psfS$1.52M2+0.9%
2024S$1,151 psfS$1.35M2+3.9%
2021S$1,108 psfS$1.29M5+25.2%
2017S$885 psfS$1.00M2+13.2%
2014S$782 psfS$950k2-8.6%
2012S$856 psfS$1.40M3-2.9%
2011S$882 psfS$1.00M7+18.7%
2010S$743 psfS$828k5+20.6%
2009S$616 psfS$690k9+1.0%
2007S$610 psfS$689k3

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

6

Is Balestier Point a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 55 units at Balestier Point that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 71% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 6.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 23% 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

71%

of 55 resales here

Median gain

26%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.5 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Balestier Point 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 Balestier Point and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Balestier Point is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Balestier Point is a freehold apartment completed in 1986. It was developed by CENTRAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 68 residential units. It sits on a land area of 6,126 sqm and has a gross floor area of 18,378 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

BALESTIER POINT is located at 279 Balestier Road, Singapore 329727. 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 Novena MRT, approximately 949m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, SEMPER FIDELIS FINE FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, Clubhouse, Playground, and 24 hours security.

8

How far is Balestier Point from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Balestier Point is Novena MRT, about 949 m away (~15 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km585 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority634 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.4 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 905 mSupermarket: Semper Fidelis Fine Foods Private Limited · 151 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 236 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 778 m

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

9

Who built Balestier Point and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Balestier Point was developed by CENTRAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 68 units.

Developer
CENTRAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
6,126 sqm (65,940 sqft)
Gross floor area
18,378 sqm (197,819 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What facilities does Balestier Point have?

Key Takeaway

Balestier Point has 4 facilities, including Covered car park, Clubhouse, Playground, 24 hours security.

Covered car parkClubhousePlayground24 hours security
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Balestier Point (~S$1.30M) needs about S$9,516/mo in income and S$4,378/mo in repayments, after S$36,600 stamp duty and a S$325k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.30M) 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$36,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$325k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,378/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,516/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Balestier Point?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Balestier Point 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 Balestier Point's own transactions.

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Is Balestier Point a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Balestier Point sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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13

Frequently asked questions about Balestier Point

Is Balestier Point freehold?

Yes. Balestier Point is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Balestier Point?

Balestier Point was completed (obtained TOP) in 1986, so it is about 40 years old.

Is Balestier Point a good investment?

Of 55 units at Balestier Point that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 71% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 6.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.4%. Units listed now ask about 23% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Balestier Point an EC?

No. Balestier Point is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Balestier Point?

Balestier Point was developed by CENTRAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Balestier Point?

Units at Balestier Point have recently sold for around S$1.30M (S$1,133 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 6 units are listed for sale from S$1.23M to S$1.60M.

Where is Balestier Point located?

Balestier Point is at 279 Balestier Road, Singapore 329727, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Novena MRT, about 949 m away.

How many units are there in Balestier Point?

Balestier Point has 68 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Balestier Point?

For a unit around S$1.30M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,516/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,378/mo after a S$325k (25%) downpayment and S$36,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Balestier Point going up?

The median price per square foot at Balestier Point has risen about 90% between 2007 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Balestier Point?

Hong Wen School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Balestier Point. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.