Habitat One
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).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1984 |
| Developer | BOTANICA PTE. LTD. |
| Units | 32 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 10 · Newton · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Orchard MRT, 842 m (~13 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$912 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2006 |
What's for sale and for rent at Habitat One?
No units at Habitat One 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 →
What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Habitat One?
Floor plans for Habitat One aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 15 URA caveats, units range from 2,885 sqft to 110,277 sqft, and the middle half are 3,186 sqft to 3,584 sqft.
What is the price and PSF at Habitat One?
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.
What has recently sold at Habitat One?
Habitat One has 15 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$180,000,000 in Jul 2006 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | S$180,000,000 | 110,277 | S$1,632 psf |
| Aug 2005 | S$3,300,000 | 3,380 | S$976 psf |
| Jan 2005 | S$3,600,000 | 3,509 | S$1,026 psf |
| Nov 2004 | S$3,200,000 | 3,509 | S$912 psf |
| Oct 2003 | S$2,510,000 | 3,584 | S$700 psf |
| Oct 2002 | S$2,450,000 | 3,380 | S$725 psf |
| Mar 2002 | S$3,220,000 | 3,584 | S$898 psf |
| Jun 2001 | S$3,010,000 | 3,186 | S$945 psf |
| Apr 1999 | S$2,760,000 | 3,584 | S$770 psf |
| Nov 1998 | S$2,150,000 | 3,186 | S$675 psf |
| Jul 1998 | S$5,217,764 | 2,885 | S$1,809 psf |
| Jun 1998 | S$5,620,000 | 2,885 | S$1,948 psf |
15 sales and 0 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Habitat One rising?
The median transacted PSF at Habitat One has fallen 22% over the past 7 years (1998–2005), from S$1,255 psf to S$976 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | S$976 psf | S$3.30M | 2 | +34.6% |
| 2002 | S$725 psf | S$2.45M | 2 | -42.2% |
| 1998 | S$1,255 psf | S$4.50M | 4 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is Habitat One a good investment?
Habitat One has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 10, 82% of 18,940 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 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
District 10 sold for more
82%
of 18,940 private resales
Median gain
23%
gross, before costs
Median hold
6.6 years
bought to resold
Habitat One has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 10 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is Habitat One and what's nearby?
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.
How far is Habitat One from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Habitat One is Orchard MRT, about 842 m away (~13 min walk).
Getting around
- Orchard MRT842 m · ~13 min
- Orchard Boulevard MRT842 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built Habitat One and how big is the development?
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
What does it cost to own a unit at Habitat One?
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.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.20M) 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$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
How many property agents are active around Habitat One?
9,018 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
9,018
District 10 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
69,709
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
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.
PropKakiRecent units at Habitat One sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Habitat One
Is Habitat One freehold?⌄
Yes. Habitat One is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is Habitat One?⌄
Habitat One was completed (obtained TOP) in 1984, so it is about 42 years old.
Is Habitat One a good investment?⌄
Habitat One has only 8 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 10, 82% of 18,940 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 6.6-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is Habitat One an EC?⌄
No. Habitat One is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of Habitat One?⌄
Habitat One was developed by BOTANICA PTE. LTD..
What is the price of a condo at Habitat One?⌄
Units at Habitat One have recently sold for around S$3.20M (S$912 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is Habitat One located?⌄
Habitat One is at 3 Ardmore Park, Singapore 259950, in Newton (District 10). The nearest MRT station is Orchard MRT, about 842 m away.
How many units are there in Habitat One?⌄
Habitat One has 32 units in 1 block.
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 price per square foot at Habitat One has fallen about 22% between 1998 and 2005, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.