Essen Apartments
Essen Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1985, with 32 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$505k (S$611 psf), from 7 sales on record. There are 5 units for sale from S$1.08M to S$2.10M.
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$1,769 psf — about 190% 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.
What bedroom types are available at Essen Apartments?
Essen Apartments has 5 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 | 3 | S$1.08M–S$1.11M | S$1,947 psf |
| 2-bedroom | 2 | S$1.27M–S$2.10M | S$1,769 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.
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
Frequently asked questions about Essen Apartments
What is the price at Essen Apartments?⌄
Units at Essen Apartments have recently transacted around S$505k (S$611 psf), from 7 sales on record (URA caveat data).
What is the PSF at Essen Apartments?⌄
Units for sale at Essen Apartments are asking a median of about S$1,769 psf.
Is Essen Apartments freehold or leasehold?⌄
Essen Apartments is freehold.
When was Essen Apartments built?⌄
Essen Apartments obtained TOP in 1985, developed by BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD.
How many units are for sale at Essen Apartments?⌄
There are 5 units for sale at Essen Apartments, from S$1.08M to S$2.10M.
What is the rental yield at Essen Apartments?⌄
Gross rental yield at Essen Apartments is about 3.0%, based on median current rents and prices.
How many units are in Essen Apartments?⌄
Essen Apartments has 32 units across 1 block.
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.
