FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Novena)

Casa Contendere

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Nov 2017 (URA)
Quick Summary

Casa Contendere is a freehold condominium in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 11 units across 1 block. Across 2 transactions on record, the median transacted price is about S$38.10M (S$2,053 psf, ~18,557 sqft). There are 55 units for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.89M.

Key facts about Casa Contendere
TenureFreehold
TOP year1985
DeveloperTEE FORWARD PTE. LTD. (TEE LAND)
Units11 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 11 · Novena · CCR
Nearest MRTNewton MRT, 491 m (~8 min walk)
Median psfS$2,053 psf, 2 URA caveats to Nov 2017
1

What's for sale and for rent at Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere has 55 units listed for sale, asking S$1.25M to S$2.89M, and 10 units for rent at a median of S$1,100 a month.

For sale

55 listings

S$1.25M – S$2.89M

For rent

10 listings

S$1,099 – S$6,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom15S$1.25M–S$1.38M
2-bedroom24S$1.45M–S$2.39M
3-bedroom16S$2.27M–S$2.89M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Casa Contendere aren't in PropKaki's library yet.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom474 sqft to 484 sqftS$1.25M
2-bedroom549 sqft to 743 sqftS$1.45M
3-bedroom872 sqft to 1,012 sqftS$2.27M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Casa Contendere →

Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted price is about S$38.10M (S$2,053 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 0.2% (URA caveat data).

Median price

S$38.10M

2 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,053 psf

URA, all sales

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,997

67 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

0.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Nov 2017.

4

What has recently sold at Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere has 2 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$72,000,000 in Nov 2017 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Nov 2017S$72,000,00033,551S$2,146 psf
May 2016S$4,200,0003,563S$1,179 psf

2 sales and 67 rentals on record since May 2016. Source: URA.

5

Is Casa Contendere a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 11, 85% of 10,695 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 0.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 11 sold for more

85%

of 10,695 private resales

Median gain

24%

gross, before costs

Median hold

5.8 years

bought to resold

Casa Contendere has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 11 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Casa Contendere and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Casa Contendere is a freehold condominium completed in 1985. It was developed by TEE FORWARD PTE. LTD. (TEE LAND). The development has 11 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,528 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,946 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

CASA CONTENDERE is located at 35 Gilstead Road, Singapore 309083. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Newton MRT, approximately 491m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Gentle Dr Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

7

How far is Casa Contendere from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Casa Contendere is Newton MRT, about 491 m away (~8 min walk). 4 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 priority307 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km321 m
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km783 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority808 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: United Square · 596 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 250 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 728 mPark: Gentle Dr Pg · 342 m

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

8

Who built Casa Contendere and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere was developed by TEE FORWARD PTE. LTD. (TEE LAND), with 11 units over up to 5 storeys.

Developer
TEE FORWARD PTE. LTD. (TEE LAND)
Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
3,528 sqm (37,975 sqft)
Gross floor area
4,946 sqm (53,238 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
9

What facilities does Casa Contendere have?

Key Takeaway

Casa Contendere has 3 facilities, including Basement car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.

Basement car park24 hours securitySwimming pool
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Casa Contendere (~S$38.10M) needs about S$278,903/mo in income and S$128,315/mo in repayments, after S$2,225,600 stamp duty and a S$9.53M downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the median price (S$38.10M) 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$2,225,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$9.53M

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$128,315/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$278,903/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around Casa Contendere?

Key Takeaway

5,863 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Casa Contendere sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

5,863

District 11 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

30,351

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11 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 Casa Contendere's own transactions.

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Is Casa Contendere a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Casa Contendere

Is Casa Contendere freehold?

Yes. Casa Contendere is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Casa Contendere?

Casa Contendere was completed (obtained TOP) in 1985, so it is about 41 years old.

Is Casa Contendere a good investment?

Casa Contendere has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 11, 85% of 10,695 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 24% over a median 5.8-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 0.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Casa Contendere an EC?

No. Casa Contendere is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Casa Contendere?

Casa Contendere was developed by TEE FORWARD PTE. LTD. (TEE LAND).

What is the price of a condo at Casa Contendere?

The median price paid at Casa Contendere is about S$38.10M (S$2,053 psf), across 2 URA caveats to Nov 2017. 55 units are listed for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.89M.

Where is Casa Contendere located?

Casa Contendere is at 35 Gilstead Road, Singapore 309083, in Novena (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 491 m away.

How many units are there in Casa Contendere?

Casa Contendere has 11 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Casa Contendere?

For a unit around S$38.10M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$278,903/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$128,315/mo after a S$9.53M (25%) downpayment and S$2,225,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Casa Contendere?

Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Casa Contendere. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.