Birchwood Mansions
Birchwood Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 24 units across 1 block. Across 21 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf, ~1,259 sqft).
What are the key facts about Birchwood Mansions?
Birchwood Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 24 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1990
- Developer
- SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT)
- Total units
- 24
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$651 psf
- Last transacted
- Jan 2025
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Birchwood Mansions?
Units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 4.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$820k
recent · 21 sales on record
Median PSF
S$651 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,130
47 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2025.
What has recently sold at Birchwood Mansions?
Birchwood Mansions has 21 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,638,000 in Jan 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | S$1,638,000 | 1,259 | S$1,301 psf |
| Nov 2023 | S$1,865,000 | 1,259 | S$1,481 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$1,550,000 | 1,259 | S$1,231 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$1,500,000 | 1,259 | S$1,191 psf |
| Jan 2015 | S$1,380,000 | 1,259 | S$1,096 psf |
| Jul 2010 | S$900,000 | 1,259 | S$715 psf |
| Oct 2009 | S$818,000 | 1,259 | S$650 psf |
| May 2008 | S$820,000 | 1,259 | S$651 psf |
| Dec 2007 | S$815,000 | 1,259 | S$647 psf |
| May 2006 | S$520,000 | 1,259 | S$413 psf |
| Sept 2004 | S$495,000 | 1,259 | S$393 psf |
| Jun 2002 | S$580,000 | 1,259 | S$461 psf |
21 sales and 47 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Birchwood Mansions rising?
The median transacted PSF at Birchwood Mansions has risen 119% over the past 27 years (1995–2022), from S$544 psf to S$1,191 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | S$1,191 psf | S$1.50M | 2 | +136.3% |
| 2000 | S$504 psf | S$650k | 2 | -21.6% |
| 1996 | S$643 psf | S$810k | 5 | +18.2% |
| 1995 | S$544 psf | S$685k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Birchwood Mansions?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Birchwood Mansions 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.
Where is Birchwood Mansions and what's nearby?
Birchwood Mansions is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Birchwood Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1990. It was developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT). The development has 24 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,809 sqm and has a gross floor area of 7,866 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS is located at 3 Jalan Ampas, Singapore 329504. 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 831m away, around 13 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 Covered car park and 24 hours security.
Who built Birchwood Mansions and how big is the development?
Birchwood Mansions was developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT), with 24 units.
- Developer
- SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT)
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 2,809 sqm (30,236 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 7,866 sqm (84,669 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is Birchwood Mansions from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Birchwood Mansions is Toa Payoh MRT, about 831 m away (~13 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT831 m · ~13 min
- Novena MRT991 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority886 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km937 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.1 km
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.1 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.3 km
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Birchwood Mansions have?
Birchwood Mansions has 2 facilities, including Covered car park, 24 hours security.
What does it cost to own a unit at Birchwood Mansions?
Buying a unit at Birchwood Mansions (~S$820k) needs about S$6,003/mo in income and S$2,762/mo in repayments, after S$19,200 stamp duty and a S$205k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$19,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$205k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,762/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,003/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Birchwood Mansions? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Birchwood Mansions's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Birchwood Mansions sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Mansions
How much does a unit at Birchwood Mansions cost?⌄
Units at Birchwood Mansions have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf), from 21 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Birchwood Mansions?⌄
For a unit around S$820k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,003/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,762/mo after a S$205k (25%) downpayment and S$19,200 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Birchwood Mansions a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 4.6%; median PSF has risen about 119% since 1995. 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.
Are prices at Birchwood Mansions going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Birchwood Mansions has risen about 119% between 1995 and 2022, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Birchwood Mansions freehold or leasehold?⌄
Birchwood Mansions is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Birchwood Mansions built and who developed it?⌄
Birchwood Mansions obtained TOP in 1990, developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT), with 24 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Birchwood Mansions?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Birchwood Mansions is Toa Payoh MRT, about 831 m away (~13 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Birchwood Mansions?⌄
Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Birchwood Mansions — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.