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FreeholdRCRDistrict 20 (Bishan)

Country Esquire

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

Country Esquire is a freehold condominium in District 20 (Bishan) that obtained TOP in 1992, with 60 units across 1 block. Across 72 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.15M (S$1,331 psf, ~1,270 sqft). There are 7 units for sale from S$890k to S$2.70M.

Key facts about Country Esquire
TenureFreehold
TOP year1992
DeveloperTHE COUNTRY ESQUIRE DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
Units60 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 20 · Bishan · RCR
Nearest MRTBright Hill MRT, 411 m (~6 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,331 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2026
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1

What's for sale and for rent at Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Country Esquire has 7 units listed for sale, asking S$890k to S$2.70M (median S$1,922 psf), and 5 units for rent at a median of S$3,200 a month.

For sale

7 listings

S$890k – S$2.70M

For rent

5 listings

S$2,300 – S$5,600 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom2S$890k–S$890kS$1,922 psf
3-bedroom5S$2.38M–S$2.70MS$2,512 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Country Esquire aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 72 URA caveats, units range from 1,259 sqft to 2,207 sqft, and the middle half are 1,270 sqft to 1,679 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom463 sqftS$890k · S$1,922 psf
3-bedroom1,054 sqft to 1,270 sqftS$2.38M · S$2,512 psf

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.15M (S$1,331 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.15M

recent · 72 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,331 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,811

259 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.6%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,922 psf — about 44% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Country Esquire has 72 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,400,000 in Feb 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Feb 2026S$3,400,0001,679S$2,025 psf
Dec 2024S$2,230,0001,270S$1,756 psf
Aug 2024S$2,030,0001,270S$1,598 psf
May 2024S$2,150,0001,270S$1,693 psf
Aug 2022S$2,709,8881,679S$1,614 psf
Aug 2021S$2,400,0001,679S$1,429 psf
Dec 2020S$1,690,0001,270S$1,331 psf
Dec 2020S$2,180,0001,679S$1,298 psf
Sept 2020S$2,050,0001,679S$1,221 psf
Aug 2020S$1,680,0001,270S$1,323 psf
Jul 2020S$1,680,0001,270S$1,323 psf
Nov 2019S$2,145,0001,679S$1,277 psf

72 sales and 259 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Country Esquire rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Country Esquire has risen 206% over the past 24 years (2000–2024), from S$554 psf to S$1,693 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2024S$1,693 psfS$2.15M3+28.0%
2020S$1,323 psfS$1.69M5+3.8%
2019S$1,274 psfS$1.62M4+4.3%
2012S$1,221 psfS$2.03M3+82.5%
2009S$669 psfS$940k7+9.7%
2007S$610 psfS$1.16M5+36.5%
2006S$447 psfS$643k6-9.9%
2005S$496 psfS$630k3+2.9%
2001S$482 psfS$700k2-13.0%
2000S$554 psfS$780k4—

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

6

Is Country Esquire a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 28 units at Country Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 68% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 37% over a median 7.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.6%. Units listed now ask about 44% 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

68%

of 28 resales here

Median gain

37%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.2 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Country Esquire with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Country Esquire and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Country Esquire is located in Bishan, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Country Esquire is a freehold condominium completed in 1992. It was developed by THE COUNTRY ESQUIRE DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 60 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,552 sqm and has a gross floor area of 11,653 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.1.

COUNTRY ESQUIRE is located at 20 Lorong Puntong, Singapore 576438. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, Bishan. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Bright Hill MRT, approximately 411m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Thomson Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and The Inglewood Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, Squash court, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is Country Esquire from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Country Esquire is Bright Hill MRT, about 411 m away (~6 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.

  • Ai Tong SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority222 m
  • Peirce Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km742 m
  • Mayflower Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Eunoia Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • Whitley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Chij St. Nicholas Girls' SchoolMixed-level school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Thomson Plaza · 598 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 598 mPark: The Inglewood Pg · 163 m

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

9

Who built Country Esquire and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Country Esquire was developed by THE COUNTRY ESQUIRE DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD, with 60 units.

Developer
THE COUNTRY ESQUIRE DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
5,552 sqm (59,761 sqft)
Gross floor area
11,653 sqm (125,432 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.10
10

What facilities does Country Esquire have?

Key Takeaway

Country Esquire has 7 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkGymnasium room24 hours securitySquash courtSwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Country Esquire (~S$2.15M) needs about S$15,702/mo in income and S$7,224/mo in repayments, after S$76,850 stamp duty and a S$536k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.15M) 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$76,850

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$536k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,224/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$15,702/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Country Esquire?

Key Takeaway

6,420 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 20 — where Country Esquire sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,420

District 20 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

22,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 20 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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13

Frequently asked questions about Country Esquire

Is Country Esquire freehold?⌄

Yes. Country Esquire is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Country Esquire?⌄

Country Esquire was completed (obtained TOP) in 1992, so it is about 34 years old.

Is Country Esquire a good investment?⌄

Of 28 units at Country Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2026), 68% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 37% over a median 7.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.6%. Units listed now ask about 44% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Country Esquire an EC?⌄

No. Country Esquire is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Country Esquire?⌄

Country Esquire was developed by THE COUNTRY ESQUIRE DEVELOPMENTS PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Country Esquire?⌄

Units at Country Esquire have recently sold for around S$2.15M (S$1,331 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 7 units are listed for sale from S$890k to S$2.70M.

Where is Country Esquire located?⌄

Country Esquire is at 20 Lorong Puntong, Singapore 576438, in Bishan (District 20). The nearest MRT station is Bright Hill MRT, about 411 m away.

How many units are there in Country Esquire?⌄

Country Esquire has 60 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Country Esquire?⌄

For a unit around S$2.15M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,702/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,224/mo after a S$536k (25%) downpayment and S$76,850 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Country Esquire going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Country Esquire has risen about 206% between 2000 and 2024, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Country Esquire?⌄

Ai Tong School is within 1 km of Country Esquire. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.