FreeholdCCRDistrict 10 (Newton)

Balmoral Crest

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jan 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Balmoral Crest is a freehold apartment in District 10 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 2002, with 24 units across 1 block. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.94M (S$1,767 psf, ~1,098 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$2.42M to S$4.75M.

Key facts about Balmoral Crest
TenureFreehold
TOP year2002
DeveloperFIRST BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units24 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 10 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTNewton MRT, 461 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,767 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest has 17 units listed for sale, asking S$2.42M to S$4.75M (median S$1,962 psf), and 4 units for rent at a median of S$8,500 a month.

For sale

17 listings

S$2.42M – S$4.75M

For rent

4 listings

S$8,500 – S$9,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
2-bedroom7S$2.42M–S$2.68MS$2,204 psf
3-bedroom10S$4.50M–S$4.75MS$1,944 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Balmoral Crest aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 22 URA caveats, units range from 743 sqft to 1,195 sqft, and the middle half are 1,098 sqft to 1,098 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
2-bedroom1,098 sqftS$2.42M · S$2,204 psf
3-bedroom2,293 sqft to 2,443 sqftS$4.50M · S$1,944 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Balmoral Crest →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.94M (S$1,767 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.94M

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,767 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,669

265 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.3%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,962 psf — about 11% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2025.

4

What has recently sold at Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,550,000 in Jan 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jan 2025S$1,550,000775S$2,000 psf
Jul 2024S$2,330,0001,195S$1,950 psf
Jul 2024S$2,200,0001,098S$2,004 psf
Aug 2022S$2,200,0001,098S$2,004 psf
Apr 2022S$1,980,0001,098S$1,803 psf
Sept 2021S$2,000,0001,098S$1,822 psf
Mar 2021S$1,940,0001,098S$1,767 psf
Feb 2018S$1,880,0001,098S$1,712 psf
Jun 2016S$1,950,0001,195S$1,632 psf
Mar 2012S$1,870,0001,098S$1,703 psf
Jun 2011S$1,845,0001,098S$1,680 psf
Jun 2011S$1,800,0001,098S$1,639 psf

22 sales and 265 rentals on record since Jul 2002. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Balmoral Crest rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Balmoral Crest has risen 110% over the past 22 years (20022024), from S$927 psf to S$1,950 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2024S$1,950 psfS$2.20M2+8.2%
2022S$1,803 psfS$1.98M2+2.0%
2021S$1,767 psfS$1.94M2+7.8%
2011S$1,639 psfS$1.80M2+9.3%
2010S$1,500 psfS$1.65M4+22.0%
2009S$1,230 psfS$1.08M2+32.7%
2002S$927 psfS$1.03M2

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

6

Is Balmoral Crest a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 10, 82% of 18,854 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 11% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 10 sold for more

82%

of 18,854 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.6 years

bought to resold

Balmoral Crest has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 10 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Balmoral Crest and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Balmoral Crest is a freehold apartment completed in 2002. It was developed by FIRST BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 24 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,524 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,439 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.6.

BALMORAL CREST is located at 1 Balmoral Crescent, Singapore 259882. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Newton MRT, approximately 461m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Far East Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Goldhill Ave Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is Balmoral Crest from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Balmoral Crest is Newton MRT, about 461 m away (~7 min walk). 5 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.

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority332 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km462 m
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km839 m
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority839 m
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km974 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
  • St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Far East Plaza · 965 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 425 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 758 mPark: Goldhill Ave Pg · 594 m

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

9

Who built Balmoral Crest and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest was developed by FIRST BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 24 units.

Developer
FIRST BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,524 sqm (16,404 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,439 sqm (26,253 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.60
10

What facilities does Balmoral Crest have?

Key Takeaway

Balmoral Crest has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaGymnasium roomJacuzziPlaygroundSwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Balmoral Crest (~S$1.94M) needs about S$14,201/mo in income and S$6,534/mo in repayments, after S$66,600 stamp duty and a S$485k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.94M) 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$66,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$485k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$6,534/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$14,201/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Balmoral Crest?

Key Takeaway

8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where Balmoral Crest sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,471

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 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 Balmoral Crest's own transactions.

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Is Balmoral Crest a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Balmoral Crest

Is Balmoral Crest freehold?

Yes. Balmoral Crest is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Balmoral Crest?

Balmoral Crest was completed (obtained TOP) in 2002, so it is about 24 years old.

Is Balmoral Crest a good investment?

Balmoral Crest has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 10, 82% of 18,854 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 2.3%. Units listed now ask about 11% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Balmoral Crest an EC?

No. Balmoral Crest is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Balmoral Crest?

Balmoral Crest was developed by FIRST BALMORAL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Balmoral Crest?

Units at Balmoral Crest have recently sold for around S$1.94M (S$1,767 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 17 units are listed for sale from S$2.42M to S$4.75M.

Where is Balmoral Crest located?

Balmoral Crest is at 1 Balmoral Crescent, Singapore 259882, in Newton (District 10). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 461 m away.

How many units are there in Balmoral Crest?

Balmoral Crest has 24 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Balmoral Crest?

For a unit around S$1.94M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$14,201/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$6,534/mo after a S$485k (25%) downpayment and S$66,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Balmoral Crest going up?

The median price per square foot at Balmoral Crest has risen about 110% between 2002 and 2024, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Balmoral Crest?

Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School are within 1 km of Balmoral Crest. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.