FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

City Suites

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2026 (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 61 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$936k (S$1,661 psf, ~527 sqft). There are 36 units for sale from S$750k to S$2.15M.

Key facts about City Suites
TenureFreehold
TOP year2017
DeveloperCORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD
Units56 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTNovena MRT, 933 m (~15 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,661 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has 36 units listed for sale, asking S$750k to S$2.15M (median S$1,793 psf), and 7 units for rent at a median of S$3,300 a month.

For sale

36 listings

S$750k – S$2.15M

For rent

7 listings

S$3,200 – S$3,300 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom36S$750k–S$2.15MS$1,793 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for City Suites aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 61 URA caveats, units range from 452 sqft to 1,119 sqft, and the middle half are 452 sqft to 527 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom451 sqft to 1,000 sqftS$750k · S$1,793 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for City Suites →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$936k (S$1,661 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$936k

recent · 61 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,661 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,300

308 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,793 psf — about 8% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has 61 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$825,700 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$825,700527S$1,565 psf
May 2025S$990,000527S$1,877 psf
Nov 2022S$900,000452S$1,991 psf
Dec 2021S$751,000452S$1,661 psf
Sept 2021S$1,188,000990S$1,200 psf
Sept 2021S$1,100,000926S$1,188 psf
Mar 2021S$1,075,0001,119S$960 psf
Mar 2021S$1,025,0001,055S$972 psf
May 2018S$925,000527S$1,754 psf
May 2018S$936,000527S$1,775 psf
Apr 2018S$996,000527S$1,888 psf
Apr 2018S$929,888527S$1,763 psf

61 sales and 308 rentals on record since Jun 2013. Source: URA.

5

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.

6

Is City Suites a good investment?

Key Takeaway

City Suites has only 6 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 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 8% more per square foot than recent sales. 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

City Suites 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 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.

8

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.

9

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
10

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
11

What does it cost to own a unit at City Suites?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at City Suites (~S$936k) needs about S$6,852/mo in income and S$3,152/mo in repayments, after S$22,680 stamp duty and a S$234k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$936k) 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$22,680

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$234k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,152/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,852/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around City Suites?

Key Takeaway

6,318 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

6,318

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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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

Is City Suites freehold?

Yes. City Suites is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is City Suites?

City Suites was completed (obtained TOP) in 2017, so it is about 9 years old.

Is City Suites a good investment?

City Suites has only 6 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 2.9%. Units listed now ask about 8% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is City Suites an EC?

No. City Suites is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of City Suites?

City Suites was developed by CORPORATE RESIDENCE PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at City Suites?

Units at City Suites have recently sold for around S$936k (S$1,661 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 36 units are listed for sale from S$750k to S$2.15M.

Where is City Suites located?

City Suites is at 235 Balestier Road, Singapore 329699, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Novena MRT, about 933 m away.

How many units are there in City Suites?

City Suites has 56 units in 1 block, up to 16 storeys high.

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

For a unit around S$936k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,852/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,152/mo after a S$234k (25%) downpayment and S$22,680 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at City Suites going up?

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

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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.