Chancery Esquire
Chancery Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1996, with 31 units across 1 block. Across 49 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.02M (S$1,437 psf, ~1,259 sqft). There are 6 units for sale from S$19.89M to S$40.00M.
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1996 |
| Developer | ESQUIRE CHANCERY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD |
| Units | 31 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 11 · Novena · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Newton MRT, 427 m (~7 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,437 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2026 |
What's for sale and for rent at Chancery Esquire?
Chancery Esquire has 6 units listed for sale, asking S$19.89M to S$40.00M (median S$2,245 psf), and 2 units for rent at a median of S$4,800 a month.
For sale
6 listings
S$19.89M – S$40.00M
For rent
2 listings
S$4,800 – S$5,800 a month
| Bedrooms | For sale | Asking price | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 1 | S$40.00M–S$40.00M | — |
| 6-bedroom | 3 | S$19.89M–S$23.29M | — |
| 7-bedroom | 2 | S$23.29M–S$23.29M | S$2,245 psf |
Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Chancery Esquire?
Floor plans for Chancery Esquire aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 49 URA caveats, units range from 893 sqft to 1,884 sqft, and the middle half are 1,206 sqft to 1,679 sqft.
| Unit type | Sizes listed for sale | Asking from |
|---|---|---|
| 4-bedroom | 6,000 sqft | S$40.00M |
| 6-bedroom | 9,448 sqft to 10,374 sqft | S$19.89M |
| 7-bedroom | 10,374 sqft | S$23.29M · S$2,245 psf |
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Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.
What is the price and PSF at Chancery Esquire?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.02M (S$1,437 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.02M
recent · 49 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,437 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,105
230 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.8%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,245 psf — about 56% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.
What has recently sold at Chancery Esquire?
Chancery Esquire has 49 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,620,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | S$3,620,000 | 1,851 | S$1,955 psf |
| Oct 2023 | S$1,700,000 | 893 | S$1,903 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$2,300,000 | 1,206 | S$1,908 psf |
| Oct 2020 | S$2,020,000 | 1,292 | S$1,564 psf |
| Oct 2019 | S$2,050,000 | 1,206 | S$1,700 psf |
| Mar 2019 | S$1,960,000 | 1,259 | S$1,556 psf |
| Oct 2017 | S$1,810,000 | 1,259 | S$1,437 psf |
| Aug 2017 | S$2,300,000 | 1,722 | S$1,335 psf |
| Aug 2015 | S$2,080,000 | 1,722 | S$1,208 psf |
| Aug 2015 | S$1,580,000 | 1,206 | S$1,311 psf |
| May 2011 | S$1,608,000 | 1,206 | S$1,334 psf |
| Apr 2011 | S$2,380,000 | 1,851 | S$1,286 psf |
49 sales and 230 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Chancery Esquire rising?
The median transacted PSF at Chancery Esquire has risen 221% over the past 18 years (2005–2023), from S$592 psf to S$1,903 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | S$1,903 psf | S$1.70M | 2 | +22.3% |
| 2019 | S$1,556 psf | S$1.96M | 2 | +16.6% |
| 2017 | S$1,335 psf | S$1.81M | 2 | +10.5% |
| 2015 | S$1,208 psf | S$1.58M | 2 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | S$1,286 psf | S$1.61M | 2 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | S$1,301 psf | S$1.41M | 4 | +47.2% |
| 2009 | S$884 psf | S$933k | 2 | -6.4% |
| 2007 | S$944 psf | S$1.49M | 4 | +68.3% |
| 2006 | S$561 psf | S$815k | 2 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | S$592 psf | S$765k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Chancery Esquire a good investment?
Of 21 units at Chancery Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 71% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 9.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 56% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
71%
of 21 resales here
Median gain
19%
gross, before costs
Median hold
9.6 years
bought to resold
Every unit at Chancery Esquire with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Chancery Esquire and what's nearby?
Chancery Esquire is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Chancery Esquire is a freehold apartment completed in 1996. It was developed by ESQUIRE CHANCERY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 31 residential units. It sits on a land area of 24,074 sqm and has a gross floor area of 33,704 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
CHANCERY ESQUIRE is located at 8 Chancery Lane, Singapore 309494. 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 427m away, around 7 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 Goldhill Ave Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Chancery Esquire from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Chancery Esquire is Newton MRT, about 427 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Newton MRT427 m · ~7 min
- Novena MRT868 m · ~14 min
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 priority131 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km235 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km786 m
- Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority988 m
- Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km988 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.0 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Chancery Esquire and how big is the development?
Chancery Esquire was developed by ESQUIRE CHANCERY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 31 units over up to 4 storeys.
- Developer
- ESQUIRE CHANCERY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Floors
- 4 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 24,074 sqm (259,130 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 33,704 sqm (362,786 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
What does it cost to own a unit at Chancery Esquire?
Buying a unit at Chancery Esquire (~S$2.02M) needs about S$14,787/mo in income and S$6,803/mo in repayments, after S$70,600 stamp duty and a S$505k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.02M) 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$70,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$505k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$6,803/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$14,787/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around Chancery Esquire?
5,863 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Chancery Esquire 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.
Thinking about Chancery Esquire? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Chancery Esquire's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Chancery Esquire sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Chancery Esquire
Is Chancery Esquire freehold?⌄
Yes. Chancery Esquire is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Chancery Esquire?⌄
Chancery Esquire was completed (obtained TOP) in 1996, so it is about 30 years old.
Is Chancery Esquire a good investment?⌄
Of 21 units at Chancery Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 71% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 19% over a median 9.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 56% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Chancery Esquire an EC?⌄
No. Chancery Esquire is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Chancery Esquire?⌄
Chancery Esquire was developed by ESQUIRE CHANCERY DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at Chancery Esquire?⌄
Units at Chancery Esquire have recently sold for around S$2.02M (S$1,437 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 6 units are listed for sale from S$19.89M to S$40.00M.
Where is Chancery Esquire located?⌄
Chancery Esquire is at 8 Chancery Lane, Singapore 309494, in Novena (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 427 m away.
How many units are there in Chancery Esquire?⌄
Chancery Esquire has 31 units in 1 block, up to 4 storeys high.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Chancery Esquire?⌄
For a unit around S$2.02M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$14,787/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$6,803/mo after a S$505k (25%) downpayment and S$70,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at Chancery Esquire going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at Chancery Esquire has risen about 221% between 2005 and 2023, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Chancery Esquire?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School are within 1 km of Chancery Esquire. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.