FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Cradels

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

Cradels is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2015, with 125 units across 1 block. Across 181 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$980k (S$1,701 psf, ~581 sqft). There are 22 units for sale from S$780k to S$1.65M.

Key facts about Cradels
TenureFreehold
TOP year2015
DeveloperMELROSE LAND PTE LTD
Units125 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Latest median psfS$1,701 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Cradels?

Key Takeaway

Cradels has 22 units listed for sale, asking S$780k to S$1.65M (median S$1,819 psf), and 15 units for rent at a median of S$3,100 a month.

For sale

22 listings

S$780k – S$1.65M

For rent

15 listings

S$2,900 – S$3,400 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom15S$780k–S$1.25MS$1,819 psf
2-bedroom7S$1.19M–S$1.65M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Cradels?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Cradels aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 181 URA caveats, units range from 441 sqft to 1,313 sqft, and the middle half are 441 sqft to 581 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom441 sqft to 786 sqftS$780k · S$1,819 psf
2-bedroom667 sqft to 1,173 sqftS$1.19M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Cradels →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Cradels?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$980k (S$1,701 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$980k

recent · 181 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,701 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,232

761 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,819 psf — about 7% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Cradels?

Key Takeaway

Cradels has 181 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,439,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Apr 2026S$1,439,0001,033S$1,393 psf
Nov 2025S$785,000441S$1,779 psf
Aug 2025S$980,000581S$1,686 psf
Aug 2025S$775,000441S$1,756 psf
Aug 2025S$800,000441S$1,813 psf
Jul 2025S$1,160,800667S$1,739 psf
Apr 2025S$1,000,000581S$1,720 psf
Apr 2025S$1,140,000667S$1,708 psf
Nov 2024S$1,135,000667S$1,701 psf
Oct 2024S$1,138,000678S$1,678 psf
Oct 2024S$928,000581S$1,597 psf
Oct 2024S$735,000441S$1,665 psf

181 sales and 761 rentals on record since Feb 2012. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Cradels rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Cradels has risen 15% over the past 12 years (20132025), from S$1,512 psf to S$1,739 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,739 psfS$980k7+3.6%
2024S$1,678 psfS$775k7+8.4%
2023S$1,548 psfS$777k4+0.8%
2022S$1,536 psfS$770k6+0.7%
2021S$1,525 psfS$686k8+10.8%
2020S$1,376 psfS$788k8-7.7%
2019S$1,491 psfS$675k4+3.1%
2018S$1,446 psfS$708k8-3.3%
2017S$1,495 psfS$669k6-1.1%
2013S$1,512 psfS$667k7

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

6

Is Cradels a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 57 units at Cradels that were bought and later resold (bought from 2012, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 7.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 7% 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

84%

of 57 resales here

Median gain

7%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.7 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Cradels 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 Cradels and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Cradels is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Cradels is a freehold apartment completed in 2015. It was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD. The development has 125 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,210 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,185 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

CRADELS is located at 10 Lorong Limau, Singapore 328754. 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 Boon Keng MRT Exit A, approximately 985m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Cradels from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km653 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km785 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 1.2 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 219 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 139 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 932 m

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

9

Who built Cradels and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Cradels was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD, designed by RONNY CHIN ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 125 units.

Developer
MELROSE LAND PTE LTD
Architect
RONNY CHIN ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
DISTINCT BUILDERS PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,210 sqm (23,788 sqft)
Gross floor area
6,185 sqm (66,575 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Cradels?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Cradels (~S$980k) needs about S$7,174/mo in income and S$3,300/mo in repayments, after S$24,000 stamp duty and a S$245k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$980k) 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$24,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$245k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,300/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,174/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

11

How many property agents are active around Cradels?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Cradels 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 Cradels? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Cradels

Is Cradels freehold?

Yes. Cradels is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Cradels?

Cradels was completed (obtained TOP) in 2015, so it is about 11 years old.

Is Cradels a good investment?

Of 57 units at Cradels that were bought and later resold (bought from 2012, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 7.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.7%. Units listed now ask about 7% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Cradels an EC?

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

Who is the developer of Cradels?

Cradels was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Cradels?

Units at Cradels have recently sold for around S$980k (S$1,701 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Apr 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 22 units are listed for sale from S$780k to S$1.65M.

Where is Cradels located?

Cradels is at 10 Lorong Limau, Singapore 328754, in Novena (District 12).

How many units are there in Cradels?

Cradels has 125 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Cradels?

For a unit around S$980k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,174/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,300/mo after a S$245k (25%) downpayment and S$24,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Cradels going up?

The median price per square foot at Cradels has risen about 15% between 2013 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Cradels?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Cradels. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.