FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Le Shantier

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 11 August 2026Data through Dec 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Le Shantier is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 32 units across 2 blocks. Across 52 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,065 psf, ~1,690 sqft).

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What are the key facts about Le Shantier?

Key Takeaway

Le Shantier is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1997, with 32 units across 2 blocks.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1997
Developer
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
Total units
32
Blocks
2
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,065 psf
Last transacted
Dec 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Le Shantier?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,065 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.9% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.80M

recent · 52 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,065 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,888

76 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2025.

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What has recently sold at Le Shantier?

Key Takeaway

Le Shantier has 52 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,600,888 in Dec 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2025S$2,600,8881,690S$1,539 psf
Aug 2023S$2,600,3881,690S$1,539 psf
Jul 2022S$1,890,0001,690S$1,118 psf
Aug 2021S$1,950,0001,690S$1,154 psf
Oct 2020S$1,860,0001,690S$1,101 psf
Oct 2019S$1,780,0001,690S$1,053 psf
Sept 2019S$1,800,0001,690S$1,065 psf
Sept 2019S$1,800,0001,690S$1,065 psf
Aug 2017S$1,750,0001,690S$1,036 psf
Nov 2012S$1,740,0001,690S$1,030 psf
May 2011S$1,550,0001,690S$917 psf
Apr 2011S$1,375,0001,690S$814 psf

52 sales and 76 rentals on record since Jan 1998. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Le Shantier rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Le Shantier has risen 151% over the past 21 years (19982019), from S$425 psf to S$1,065 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2019S$1,065 psfS$1.80M3+30.8%
2011S$814 psfS$1.38M2+42.1%
2007S$573 psfS$968k2+29.1%
2006S$444 psfS$750k5-25.0%
2001S$592 psfS$1.00M2+33.3%
1999S$444 psfS$750k2+4.5%
1998S$425 psfS$725k26

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 Le Shantier?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Le Shantier 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 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 Le Shantier and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Le Shantier is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Le Shantier is a freehold apartment completed in 1997. It was developed by OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. The development has 32 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,591 sqm and has a gross floor area of 7,254 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

LE SHANTIER is located at 4 Shan Road, Singapore 328106. 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 Novena MRT, approximately 672m away, around 10 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 Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Playground, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

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Who built Le Shantier and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Le Shantier was developed by OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, with 32 units over up to 10 storeys.

Developer
OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
Floors
10 storeys
Blocks
2
Land area
2,591 sqm (27,889 sqft)
Gross floor area
7,254 sqm (78,081 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
8

How far is Le Shantier from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Le Shantier is Novena MRT, about 672 m away (~11 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km821 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority908 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority929 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 629 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 133 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 878 mPark: Novena Rise Pk · 432 m

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

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What facilities does Le Shantier have?

Key Takeaway

Le Shantier has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Playground, 24 hours security, and more.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkPlayground24 hours securitySwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at Le Shantier?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Le Shantier (~S$1.80M) needs about S$13,177/mo in income and S$6,062/mo in repayments, after S$59,600 stamp duty and a S$450k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.80M) 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$59,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$450k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$6,062/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$13,177/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Le Shantier? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is Le Shantier a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about Le Shantier

How much does a unit at Le Shantier cost?

Units at Le Shantier have recently transacted around S$1.80M (S$1,065 psf), from 52 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Le Shantier?

For a unit around S$1.80M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$13,177/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$6,062/mo after a S$450k (25%) downpayment and S$59,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Le Shantier a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 1.9%; median PSF has risen about 151% since 1998. 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.

Are prices at Le Shantier going up?

The median transacted PSF at Le Shantier has risen about 151% between 1998 and 2019, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Le Shantier freehold or leasehold?

Le Shantier is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Le Shantier built and who developed it?

Le Shantier obtained TOP in 1997, developed by OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, with 32 units across 2 blocks.

What is the nearest MRT to Le Shantier?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Le Shantier is Novena MRT, about 672 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Le Shantier?

St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) are within 1 km of Le Shantier — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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