FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Giffard Mansions

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

Giffard Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 10 units across 1 block. Across 10 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$850k (S$484 psf, ~1,755 sqft).

Key facts about Giffard Mansions
TenureFreehold
TOP year1990
Units10 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTToa Payoh MRT, 737 m (~12 min walk)
Latest median psfS$484 psf, last 10 URA caveats to Jul 2026
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What's for sale and for rent at Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

No units at Giffard Mansions are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Giffard Mansions aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 10 URA caveats, units range from 1,023 sqft to 1,755 sqft, and the middle half are 1,755 sqft to 1,755 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$850k (S$484 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 5.1% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$850k

recent · 10 sales on record

Median PSF

S$484 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,600

19 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

5.1%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Giffard Mansions has 10 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,065,000 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$2,065,0001,755S$1,177 psf
May 2026S$1,980,0001,755S$1,129 psf
Oct 2024S$2,000,8881,755S$1,140 psf
Jul 2011S$1,238,0001,755S$706 psf
Nov 2009S$850,0001,755S$484 psf
Apr 2006S$520,0001,755S$296 psf
Dec 2004S$520,0001,755S$296 psf
Mar 2000S$750,0001,755S$427 psf
Jan 1997S$695,0001,755S$396 psf
May 1996S$1,200,0001,023S$1,174 psf

10 sales and 19 rentals on record since May 1996. Source: URA.

5

Is Giffard Mansions a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Giffard Mansions has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 5.1%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 12 sold for more

87%

of 7,946 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.3 years

bought to resold

Giffard Mansions has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 12 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Giffard Mansions and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Giffard Mansions is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Giffard Mansions is a freehold apartment completed in 1990. The development has 10 residential units. It sits on a land area of 908 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,724 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

GIFFARD MANSIONS is located at 424 Balestier Road, Singapore 329810. 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 Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 737m away, around 12 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.

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How far is Giffard Mansions from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Giffard Mansions is Toa Payoh MRT, about 737 m away (~12 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km952 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.0 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.1 km
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 821 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 235 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 631 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 503 m

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

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Who built Giffard Mansions and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Giffard Mansions was developed by , with 10 units over up to 7 storeys.

Floors
7 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
908 sqm (9,774 sqft)
Gross floor area
2,724 sqm (29,321 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Giffard Mansions (~S$850k) needs about S$6,222/mo in income and S$2,863/mo in repayments, after S$20,100 stamp duty and a S$213k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$850k) 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$20,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$213k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,863/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,222/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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How many property agents are active around Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Giffard Mansions 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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Frequently asked questions about Giffard Mansions

Is Giffard Mansions freehold?

Yes. Giffard Mansions is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Giffard Mansions?

Giffard Mansions was completed (obtained TOP) in 1990, so it is about 36 years old.

Is Giffard Mansions a good investment?

Giffard Mansions has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 5.1%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Giffard Mansions an EC?

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

What is the price of a condo at Giffard Mansions?

Units at Giffard Mansions have recently sold for around S$850k (S$484 psf), the median of the last 10 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Giffard Mansions located?

Giffard Mansions is at 424 Balestier Road, Singapore 329810, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh MRT, about 737 m away.

How many units are there in Giffard Mansions?

Giffard Mansions has 10 units in 1 block, up to 7 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Giffard Mansions?

For a unit around S$850k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,222/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,863/mo after a S$213k (25%) downpayment and S$20,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.