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Birchwood Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Jan 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Birchwood Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 24 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf), from 21 sales on record. There are 5 units for sale from S$1.75M to S$1.75M.

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What are the key facts about Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 4.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$820k

recent · 21 sales on record

Median PSF

S$651 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,087

46 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

4.5%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,389 psf — about 113% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2025.

3

What has recently sold at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has 21 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,638,000 in Jan 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jan 2025S$1,638,0001,259S$1,301 psf
Nov 2023S$1,865,0001,259S$1,481 psf
Apr 2022S$1,550,0001,259S$1,231 psf
Feb 2022S$1,500,0001,259S$1,191 psf
Jan 2015S$1,380,0001,259S$1,096 psf
Jul 2010S$900,0001,259S$715 psf
Oct 2009S$818,0001,259S$650 psf
May 2008S$820,0001,259S$651 psf
Dec 2007S$815,0001,259S$647 psf
May 2006S$520,0001,259S$413 psf
Sept 2004S$495,0001,259S$393 psf
Jun 2002S$580,0001,259S$461 psf

21 sales and 46 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

4

What bedroom types are available at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has 5 units listed for sale, spanning 3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
3-bedroom5S$1.75M–S$1.75MS$1,389 psf
5

Where is Birchwood Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Birchwood Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Square 2 · 944 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 79 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 454 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 607 m

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

7

What facilities does Birchwood Mansions have?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has 2 facilities, including Covered car park, 24 hours security.

Covered car park24 hours security
8

What does it cost to own a unit at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$820k) 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$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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Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Mansions

What is the price at Birchwood Mansions?

Units at Birchwood Mansions have recently transacted around S$820k (S$651 psf), from 21 sales on record (URA caveat data).

What is the PSF at Birchwood Mansions?

Units for sale at Birchwood Mansions are asking a median of about S$1,389 psf.

Is Birchwood Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Birchwood Mansions is freehold.

When was Birchwood Mansions built?

Birchwood Mansions obtained TOP in 1990, developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT).

How many units are for sale at Birchwood Mansions?

There are 5 units for sale at Birchwood Mansions, from S$1.75M to S$1.75M.

What is the rental yield at Birchwood Mansions?

Gross rental yield at Birchwood Mansions is about 4.5%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Birchwood Mansions?

Birchwood Mansions has 24 units across 1 block.

What facilities does Birchwood Mansions have?

Birchwood Mansions has 2 facilities, including Covered car park, 24 hours security.

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.

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