FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Melrose Court

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2010 (URA)
Quick Summary

Melrose Court is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1996, with 32 units across 1 block. Across 26 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$660k (S$530 psf, ~1,302 sqft).

Key facts about Melrose Court
TenureFreehold
TOP year1996
DeveloperMELROSE LAND PTE LTD
Units32 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Latest median psfS$530 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2010
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What's for sale and for rent at Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

No units at Melrose Court 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 →

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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Melrose Court aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 26 URA caveats, units range from 958 sqft to 38,610 sqft, and the middle half are 958 sqft to 1,335 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$660k (S$530 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$660k

recent · 26 sales on record

Median PSF

S$530 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$1,650

53 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2010.

4

What has recently sold at Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

Melrose Court has 26 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$44,000,000 in Aug 2010 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2010S$44,000,00038,610S$1,140 psf
Nov 2009S$795,0001,335S$596 psf
Jun 2007S$660,0001,453S$454 psf
Aug 2003S$443,000958S$462 psf
Feb 2001S$520,000958S$543 psf
Jun 2000S$945,0002,260S$418 psf
Apr 2000S$760,0001,302S$584 psf
Oct 1999S$580,000958S$605 psf
Aug 1999S$570,000958S$595 psf
Jul 1999S$708,0001,335S$530 psf
Jun 1999S$695,0001,335S$521 psf
May 1999S$490,000958S$511 psf

26 sales and 53 rentals on record since Oct 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Melrose Court rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Melrose Court has fallen 35% over the past 5 years (19952000), from S$642 psf to S$418 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2000S$418 psfS$760k2-21.1%
1999S$530 psfS$570k6-16.8%
1997S$637 psfS$750k8-3.3%
1996S$659 psfS$738k3+2.6%
1995S$642 psfS$615k2

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

6

Is Melrose Court a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Melrose Court has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 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 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 12 sold for more

87%

of 7,946 private resales

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.3 years

bought to resold

Melrose Court has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 12 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Melrose Court and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Melrose Court is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Melrose Court is a freehold apartment completed in 1996. It was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD. The development has 32 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,210 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,185 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

MELROSE COURT is located at 10 Lorong Limau, Singapore 328754. 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 Boon Keng MRT Exit A, approximately 973m away, around 15 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.

8

How far is Melrose Court from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Schools nearby

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

  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority511 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km632 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km784 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
  • Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 1.2 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 209 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 118 mPark: Toa Payoh Town Pk · 948 m

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

9

Who built Melrose Court and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Melrose Court was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD, with 32 units.

Developer
MELROSE LAND PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,210 sqm (23,788 sqft)
Gross floor area
6,185 sqm (66,575 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Melrose Court (~S$660k) needs about S$4,831/mo in income and S$2,223/mo in repayments, after S$14,400 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$660k) 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$14,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$165k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,223/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,831/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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How many property agents are active around Melrose Court?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Melrose Court 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 12 across 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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Frequently asked questions about Melrose Court

Is Melrose Court freehold?

Yes. Melrose Court is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Melrose Court?

Melrose Court was completed (obtained TOP) in 1996, so it is about 30 years old.

Is Melrose Court a good investment?

Melrose Court has only 6 resales on record, too few to judge on its own. Across District 12, 87% of 7,946 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 6.3-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.0%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Melrose Court an EC?

No. Melrose Court is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Melrose Court?

Melrose Court was developed by MELROSE LAND PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Melrose Court?

Units at Melrose Court have recently sold for around S$660k (S$530 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2010. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Melrose Court located?

Melrose Court is at 10 Lorong Limau, Singapore 328754, in Novena (District 12).

How many units are there in Melrose Court?

Melrose Court has 32 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Melrose Court?

For a unit around S$660k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$4,831/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,223/mo after a S$165k (25%) downpayment and S$14,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Melrose Court going up?

The median price per square foot at Melrose Court has fallen about 35% between 1995 and 2000, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Melrose Court?

Hong Wen School is within 1 km of Melrose Court. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.