FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Giffard Mansions

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 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).

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What are the key facts about Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

Giffard Mansions is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1990, with 10 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1990
Developer
Total units
10
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$484 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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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.

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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.

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How many property agents are active around Giffard Mansions?

Key Takeaway

6,316 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

6,316

District 12 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

24,253

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across 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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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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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
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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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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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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Giffard Mansions's own transactions.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Giffard Mansions

How much does a unit at Giffard Mansions cost?

Units at Giffard Mansions have recently transacted around S$850k (S$484 psf), from 10 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

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.

Is Giffard Mansions a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 5.1%. 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 Giffard Mansions freehold or leasehold?

Giffard Mansions is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Giffard Mansions built and who developed it?

Giffard Mansions obtained TOP in 1990, with 10 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Giffard Mansions?

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

Are there schools near Giffard Mansions?

1 school is within 1 km of Giffard Mansions, including Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh).

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