FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

City Suites

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

City Suites is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2017, with 56 units across 1 block. Across 60 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$967k (S$1,754 psf, ~527 sqft). There are 35 units for sale from S$790k to S$2.47M.

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What are the key facts about City Suites?

Key Takeaway

City Suites is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2017, with 56 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2017
Developer
CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD
Total units
56
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,754 psf
Last transacted
May 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$967k (S$1,754 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$967k

recent · 60 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,754 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,300

307 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,803 psf — about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.

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What has recently sold at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has 60 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$990,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2025S$990,000527S$1,877 psf
Nov 2022S$900,000452S$1,991 psf
Dec 2021S$751,000452S$1,661 psf
Sept 2021S$1,100,000926S$1,188 psf
Sept 2021S$1,188,000990S$1,200 psf
Mar 2021S$1,025,0001,055S$972 psf
Mar 2021S$1,075,0001,119S$960 psf
May 2018S$936,000527S$1,775 psf
May 2018S$925,000527S$1,754 psf
Apr 2018S$996,000527S$1,888 psf
Apr 2018S$929,888527S$1,763 psf
Apr 2018S$967,000527S$1,833 psf

60 sales and 307 rentals on record since Jun 2013. Source: URA.

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Are prices at City Suites rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at City Suites has fallen 33% over the past 8 years (20132021), from S$1,781 psf to S$1,188 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2021S$1,188 psfS$1.07M5-34.2%
2018S$1,805 psfS$931k24+1.2%
2017S$1,783 psfS$826k24+0.1%
2013S$1,781 psfS$858k5

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

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How many property agents are active around City Suites?

Key Takeaway

6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where City Suites 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.

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What bedroom types are available at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has 35 units listed for sale, spanning 1-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom35S$790k–S$2.47MS$1,803 psf
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Where is City Suites and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

City Suites is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

City Suites is a freehold apartment completed in 2017. It was developed by CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD. The development has 56 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,058 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,961 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CITY SUITES is located at 235 Balestier Road, Singapore 329699. 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 Novena MRT, approximately 933m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, SEMPER FIDELIS FINE FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, Main entrance, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

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Who built City Suites and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

City Suites was developed by CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD, with 56 units over up to 16 storeys.

Developer
CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD
Floors
16 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
1,058 sqm (11,388 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,961 sqm (31,872 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is City Suites from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to City Suites is Novena MRT, about 933 m away (~15 min walk). 3 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.

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km468 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority609 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority831 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.6 km
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 893 mSupermarket: Semper Fidelis Fine Foods Private Limited · 147 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 316 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 633 m

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

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What facilities does City Suites have?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Clubhouse, Gymnasium room, Main entrance, and more.

Barbeque AreaClubhouseGymnasium roomMain entrance24 hours securitySwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at City Suites (~S$967k) needs about S$7,079/mo in income and S$3,257/mo in repayments, after S$23,610 stamp duty and a S$242k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$967k) 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$23,610

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$242k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,257/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,079/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about City Suites? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from City Suites's own transactions.

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Is City Suites a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about City Suites

How much does a unit at City Suites cost?

Units at City Suites have recently transacted around S$967k (S$1,754 psf), from 60 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at City Suites?

For a unit around S$967k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,079/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,257/mo after a S$242k (25%) downpayment and S$23,610 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is City Suites a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.9%, and current asking prices sit about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has fallen about 33% since 2013. 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 City Suites going up?

The median transacted PSF at City Suites has fallen about 33% between 2013 and 2021, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is City Suites freehold or leasehold?

City Suites is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was City Suites built and who developed it?

City Suites obtained TOP in 2017, developed by CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD, with 56 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at City Suites?

There are 35 units for sale at City Suites, from S$790k to S$2.47M.

What is the nearest MRT to City Suites?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to City Suites is Novena MRT, about 933 m away (~15 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of City Suites?

Hong Wen School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of City Suites — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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