FreeholdCCRDistrict 10 (Newton)

Habitat One

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 11 August 2026Data through Jul 2006 (URA)
Quick Summary

Habitat One is a freehold condominium in District 10 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 32 units across 1 block. Across 15 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.20M (S$912 psf, ~3,380 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Habitat One?

Key Takeaway

Habitat One is a freehold condominium in District 10 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1984, with 32 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1984
Developer
BOTANICA PTE. LTD.
Total units
32
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 10 (Newton)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$912 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2006
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Habitat One?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.20M (S$912 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.20M

recent · 15 sales on record

Median PSF

S$912 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2006.

3

What has recently sold at Habitat One?

Key Takeaway

Habitat One has 15 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$180,000,000 in Jul 2006 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2006S$180,000,000110,277S$1,632 psf
Aug 2005S$3,300,0003,380S$976 psf
Jan 2005S$3,600,0003,509S$1,026 psf
Nov 2004S$3,200,0003,509S$912 psf
Oct 2003S$2,510,0003,584S$700 psf
Oct 2002S$2,450,0003,380S$725 psf
Mar 2002S$3,220,0003,584S$898 psf
Jun 2001S$3,010,0003,186S$945 psf
Apr 1999S$2,760,0003,584S$770 psf
Nov 1998S$2,150,0003,186S$675 psf
Jul 1998S$5,217,7642,885S$1,809 psf
Jun 1998S$5,620,0002,885S$1,948 psf

15 sales and 0 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Habitat One rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Habitat One has fallen 22% over the past 7 years (19982005), from S$1,255 psf to S$976 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2005S$976 psfS$3.30M2+34.6%
2002S$725 psfS$2.45M2-42.2%
1998S$1,255 psfS$4.50M4

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

5

How many property agents are active around Habitat One?

Key Takeaway

8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where Habitat One sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,471

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is Habitat One and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Habitat One is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Habitat One is a freehold condominium completed in 1984. It was developed by BOTANICA PTE. LTD.. The development has 32 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,108 sqm and has a gross floor area of 14,291 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

HABITAT ONE is located at 3 Ardmore Park, Singapore 259950. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Orchard Boulevard MRT, approximately 842m away, around 13 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Palais Renaissance for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.

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Who built Habitat One and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Habitat One was developed by BOTANICA PTE. LTD., with 32 units.

Developer
BOTANICA PTE. LTD.
Blocks
1
Land area
5,108 sqm (54,982 sqft)
Gross floor area
14,291 sqm (153,827 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Habitat One from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Habitat One is Orchard MRT, about 842 m away (~13 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.5 km
  • St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.7 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Palais Renaissance · 224 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 107 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Habitat One?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Habitat One (~S$3.20M) needs about S$23,425/mo in income and S$10,777/mo in repayments, after S$131,600 stamp duty and a S$800k downpayment.

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Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$131,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$800k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,777/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$23,425/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Habitat One? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Habitat One a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Habitat One

How much does a unit at Habitat One cost?

Units at Habitat One have recently transacted around S$3.20M (S$912 psf), from 15 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Habitat One?

For a unit around S$3.20M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$23,425/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,777/mo after a S$800k (25%) downpayment and S$131,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Habitat One going up?

The median transacted PSF at Habitat One has fallen about 22% between 1998 and 2005, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Habitat One freehold or leasehold?

Habitat One is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Habitat One built and who developed it?

Habitat One obtained TOP in 1984, developed by BOTANICA PTE. LTD., with 32 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Habitat One?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Habitat One is Orchard MRT, about 842 m away (~13 min walk).

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