FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Birchwood Mansions

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

Birchwood Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 24 units across 1 block. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$900k (S$715 psf, ~1,259 sqft).

Key facts about Birchwood Mansions
TenureFreehold
TOP year1990
DeveloperSOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT)
Units24 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTToa Payoh MRT, 831 m (~13 min walk)
Latest median psfS$715 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has 0 units listed for sale, and 4 units for rent at a median of S$1,600 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

4 listings

S$1,600 – S$1,600 a month

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Birchwood Mansions aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 22 URA caveats, units range from 1,259 sqft to 1,290 sqft, and the middle half are 1,259 sqft to 1,259 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$900k (S$715 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 4.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$900k

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$715 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,130

47 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

4.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,640,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,640,0001,259S$1,302 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

22 sales and 47 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Birchwood Mansions rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Birchwood Mansions has risen 119% over the past 27 years (19952022), from S$544 psf to S$1,191 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2022S$1,191 psfS$1.50M2+136.3%
2000S$504 psfS$650k2-21.6%
1996S$643 psfS$810k5+18.2%
1995S$544 psfS$685k2

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

6

Is Birchwood Mansions a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Birchwood Mansions has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 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 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 4.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 12 sold for more

87%

of 7,946 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.3 years

bought to resold

Birchwood Mansions has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 12 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

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.

8

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.

9

Who built Birchwood Mansions and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

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
10

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Birchwood Mansions (~S$900k) needs about S$6,588/mo in income and S$3,031/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$900k) 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$21,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$225k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,031/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,588/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Birchwood Mansions?

Key Takeaway

6,318 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

6,318

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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Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Mansions

Is Birchwood Mansions freehold?

Yes. Birchwood Mansions is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Birchwood Mansions?

Birchwood Mansions was completed (obtained TOP) in 1990, so it is about 36 years old.

Is Birchwood Mansions a good investment?

Birchwood Mansions has only 9 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 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 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 4.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Birchwood Mansions an EC?

No. Birchwood Mansions is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Birchwood Mansions?

Birchwood Mansions was developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT).

What is the price of a condo at Birchwood Mansions?

Units at Birchwood Mansions have recently sold for around S$900k (S$715 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Birchwood Mansions located?

Birchwood Mansions is at 3 Jalan Ampas, Singapore 329504, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh MRT, about 831 m away.

How many units are there in Birchwood Mansions?

Birchwood Mansions has 24 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Birchwood Mansions?

For a unit around S$900k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,588/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,031/mo after a S$225k (25%) downpayment and S$21,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Birchwood Mansions going up?

The median price per square foot at Birchwood Mansions has risen about 119% between 1995 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.