FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

De Paradiso

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Jul 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

De Paradiso is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 54 units across 1 block. Across 107 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,250 psf, ~1,130 sqft). There are 4 units for sale from S$1.90M to S$1.90M.

Key facts about De Paradiso
TenureFreehold
TOP year2004
DeveloperDE PARADISO DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units54 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTNovena MRT, 858 m (~13 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,250 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2025
1

What's for sale and for rent at De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

De Paradiso has 4 units listed for sale, asking S$1.90M to S$1.90M, and 8 units for rent at a median of S$1,450 a month.

For sale

4 listings

S$1.90M – S$1.90M

For rent

8 listings

S$1,400 – S$4,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.90M–S$1.90M—
2-bedroom3S$1.90M–S$1.90M—

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for De Paradiso aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 107 URA caveats, units range from 904 sqft to 2,121 sqft, and the middle half are 904 sqft to 1,238 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom1,130 sqftS$1.90M
2-bedroom1,130 sqftS$1.90M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for De Paradiso →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,250 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.40M

recent · 107 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,250 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,967

248 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.5%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2025.

4

What has recently sold at De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

De Paradiso has 107 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,800,888 in Jul 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2025S$1,800,8881,130S$1,593 psf
Mar 2024S$1,658,0001,130S$1,467 psf
Aug 2022S$1,738,8881,238S$1,405 psf
May 2022S$1,200,000904S$1,327 psf
May 2022S$1,300,000904S$1,438 psf
Dec 2021S$1,280,000904S$1,416 psf
Aug 2021S$1,130,000904S$1,250 psf
Oct 2020S$2,268,0002,121S$1,070 psf
Sept 2020S$1,400,0001,130S$1,239 psf
Aug 2020S$1,490,0001,238S$1,204 psf
Oct 2019S$1,385,0001,130S$1,225 psf
Aug 2019S$1,510,0001,238S$1,220 psf

107 sales and 248 rentals on record since Apr 2002. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at De Paradiso rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at De Paradiso has risen 59% over the past 12 years (2010–2022), from S$885 psf to S$1,405 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2022S$1,405 psfS$1.30M3+12.4%
2021S$1,250 psfS$1.13M2+3.8%
2020S$1,204 psfS$1.49M3-1.3%
2019S$1,220 psfS$1.39M3+25.9%
2016S$969 psfS$1.20M2-12.5%
2015S$1,107 psfS$1.37M3-16.6%
2013S$1,327 psfS$1.20M2+13.6%
2012S$1,168 psfS$1.32M5+17.4%
2011S$995 psfS$1.28M6+12.4%
2010S$885 psfS$955k12—

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

6

Is De Paradiso a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 53 units at De Paradiso that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2025), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

94%

of 53 resales here

Median gain

34%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.6 years

bought to resold

Every unit at De Paradiso 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 De Paradiso and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

De Paradiso is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

De Paradiso is a freehold apartment completed in 2004. It was developed by DE PARADISO DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 54 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,972 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,522 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

DE PARADISO is located at 20 Martaban Road, Singapore 328644. 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 858m away, around 13 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. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Fitness corner, Jacuzzi, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is De Paradiso from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to De Paradiso is Novena MRT, about 858 m away (~13 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 km795 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority820 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority900 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.2 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.4 km
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 811 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 136 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 388 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 780 m

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

9

Who built De Paradiso and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

De Paradiso was developed by DE PARADISO DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 54 units.

Developer
DE PARADISO DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,972 sqm (21,226 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,522 sqm (59,438 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does De Paradiso have?

Key Takeaway

De Paradiso has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Fitness corner, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkFitness cornerJacuzzi24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at De Paradiso (~S$1.40M) needs about S$10,248/mo in income and S$4,715/mo in repayments, after S$40,600 stamp duty and a S$350k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.40M) 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$40,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$350k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,715/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,248/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around De Paradiso?

Key Takeaway

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

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

PropKaki
Is De Paradiso a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about De Paradiso

Is De Paradiso freehold?⌄

Yes. De Paradiso is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is De Paradiso?⌄

De Paradiso was completed (obtained TOP) in 2004, so it is about 22 years old.

Is De Paradiso a good investment?⌄

Of 53 units at De Paradiso that were bought and later resold (bought from 2002, resold up to 2025), 94% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 34% over a median 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is De Paradiso an EC?⌄

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

Who is the developer of De Paradiso?⌄

De Paradiso was developed by DE PARADISO DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at De Paradiso?⌄

Units at De Paradiso have recently sold for around S$1.40M (S$1,250 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2025. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 4 units are listed for sale from S$1.90M to S$1.90M.

Where is De Paradiso located?⌄

De Paradiso is at 20 Martaban Road, Singapore 328644, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Novena MRT, about 858 m away.

How many units are there in De Paradiso?⌄

De Paradiso has 54 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at De Paradiso?⌄

For a unit around S$1.40M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,248/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,715/mo after a S$350k (25%) downpayment and S$40,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at De Paradiso going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at De Paradiso has risen about 59% between 2010 and 2022, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of De Paradiso?⌄

Hong Wen School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of De Paradiso. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.