Essen Apartments
Essen Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 32 units across 1 block. Across 7 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$505k (S$611 psf, ~936 sqft). There are 6 units for sale from S$880k to S$2.00M.
What are the key facts about Essen Apartments?
Essen Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 32 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1985
- Developer
- BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
- Total units
- 32
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 11 (Novena)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$611 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2007
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Essen Apartments?
Units have recently transacted around S$505k (S$611 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$505k
recent · 7 sales on record
Median PSF
S$611 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,250
52 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.0%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,902 psf — about 211% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2007.
What has recently sold at Essen Apartments?
Essen Apartments has 7 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$12,010,000 in Apr 2007 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | S$12,010,000 | 10,086 | S$1,191 psf |
| Jun 2006 | S$462,500 | 883 | S$524 psf |
| Jan 2005 | S$505,000 | 1,012 | S$499 psf |
| Dec 1998 | S$305,000 | 936 | S$326 psf |
| Oct 1996 | S$760,000 | 936 | S$812 psf |
| Oct 1995 | S$618,000 | 1,012 | S$611 psf |
| Oct 1995 | S$470,000 | 624 | S$753 psf |
7 sales and 52 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.
How many property agents are active around Essen Apartments?
5,862 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where Essen Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
5,862
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,333
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
What bedroom types are available at Essen Apartments?
Essen Apartments has 6 units listed for sale, spanning 1–2-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 2 | S$880k–S$880k | S$1,947 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 4 | S$1.27M–S$2.00M | S$1,902 psf |
Where is Essen Apartments and what's nearby?
Essen Apartments is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Essen Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1985. It was developed by BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD. The development has 32 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,262 sqm and has a gross floor area of 1,767 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.
ESSEN APARTMENTS is located at 167 Moulmein Road, Singapore 308092. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT, approximately 384m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Thomson Rd Pg for greenery and recreation.
Who built Essen Apartments and how big is the development?
Essen Apartments was developed by BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD, with 32 units.
- Developer
- BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,262 sqm (13,584 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 1,767 sqm (19,020 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 1.40
How far is Essen Apartments from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Essen Apartments is Novena MRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Novena MRT384 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority96 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority804 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Essen Apartments?
Buying a unit at Essen Apartments (~S$505k) needs about S$3,697/mo in income and S$1,701/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,701/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,697/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Essen Apartments? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Essen Apartments's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Essen Apartments sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Essen Apartments
How much does a unit at Essen Apartments cost?⌄
Units at Essen Apartments have recently transacted around S$505k (S$611 psf), from 7 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Essen Apartments?⌄
For a unit around S$505k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,697/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,701/mo after a S$126k (25%) downpayment and S$9,750 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Essen Apartments a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.0%, and current asking prices sit about 211% above the most recent transacted PSF. 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.
Is Essen Apartments freehold or leasehold?⌄
Essen Apartments is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Essen Apartments built and who developed it?⌄
Essen Apartments obtained TOP in 1985, developed by BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD, with 32 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at Essen Apartments?⌄
There are 6 units for sale at Essen Apartments, from S$880k to S$2.00M.
What is the nearest MRT to Essen Apartments?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Essen Apartments is Novena MRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Essen Apartments?⌄
St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of Essen Apartments — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.