Lion Towers
Lion Towers is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 52 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$2.50M (S$1,343 psf), from 32 sales on record.
What are the key facts about Lion Towers?
Lion Towers is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 52 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1978
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 52
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 11 (Novena)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,343 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Lion Towers?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.50M (S$1,343 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.50M
recent · 32 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,343 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,800
185 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.8%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Lion Towers?
Lion Towers has 32 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,530,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | S$3,530,000 | 1,862 | S$1,896 psf |
| Oct 2023 | S$3,300,000 | 1,862 | S$1,772 psf |
| Mar 2023 | S$3,230,000 | 1,862 | S$1,735 psf |
| Nov 2017 | S$2,500,000 | 1,862 | S$1,343 psf |
| Nov 2016 | S$2,420,000 | 1,862 | S$1,300 psf |
| Jul 2016 | S$2,380,000 | 1,862 | S$1,278 psf |
| May 2015 | S$2,700,000 | 1,862 | S$1,450 psf |
| Aug 2012 | S$2,980,000 | 1,862 | S$1,600 psf |
| Jun 2012 | S$2,668,000 | 1,862 | S$1,433 psf |
| Apr 2011 | S$2,320,000 | 1,862 | S$1,246 psf |
| Sept 2010 | S$2,180,000 | 1,862 | S$1,171 psf |
| Aug 2009 | S$1,760,000 | 1,862 | S$945 psf |
32 sales and 185 rentals on record since Apr 1995. Source: URA.
Where is Lion Towers and what's nearby?
Lion Towers is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Lion Towers is a freehold apartment completed in 1978. The development has 52 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,754 sqm and has a gross floor area of 10,516 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
LION TOWERS is located at 2 Essex Road, Singapore 309330. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT, approximately 460m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, and Thomson Rd Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Lion Towers from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Lion Towers is Novena MRT, about 460 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Novena MRT460 m · ~7 min
- Newton MRT890 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority133 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority767 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority937 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.1 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Lion Towers?
Buying a unit at Lion Towers (~S$2.50M) needs about S$18,301/mo in income and S$8,420/mo in repayments, after S$94,600 stamp duty and a S$625k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$94,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$625k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$8,420/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$18,301/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
Frequently asked questions about Lion Towers
What is the price at Lion Towers?⌄
Units at Lion Towers have recently transacted around S$2.50M (S$1,343 psf), from 32 sales on record (URA caveat data).
Is Lion Towers freehold or leasehold?⌄
Lion Towers is freehold.
When was Lion Towers built?⌄
Lion Towers obtained TOP in 1978.
What is the rental yield at Lion Towers?⌄
Gross rental yield at Lion Towers is about 1.8%, based on median current rents and prices.
How many units are in Lion Towers?⌄
Lion Towers has 52 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Lion Towers?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Lion Towers is Novena MRT, about 460 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Lion Towers?⌄
St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer Park Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within 1 km of Lion Towers — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
