FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Museum)

Nomu

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through May 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Nomu is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2009, with 50 units across 1 block. Across 87 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.30M (S$2,488 psf, ~1,109 sqft). There are 17 units for sale from S$1.60M to S$9.00M.

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What are the key facts about Nomu?

Key Takeaway

Nomu is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Museum) that obtained TOP in 2009, with 50 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2009
Developer
HANDY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Total units
50
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (Museum)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$2,488 psf
Last transacted
May 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Nomu?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.30M (S$2,488 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.30M

recent · 87 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,488 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,505

384 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,250 psf — about 10% below the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.

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What has recently sold at Nomu?

Key Takeaway

Nomu has 87 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,190,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2025S$1,190,000474S$2,513 psf
Jan 2025S$2,880,0001,109S$2,598 psf
Dec 2024S$3,455,0001,389S$2,488 psf
Aug 2023S$2,982,2001,152S$2,589 psf
Apr 2023S$3,430,0001,389S$2,470 psf
Aug 2022S$3,500,0001,389S$2,521 psf
Jul 2022S$1,600,000614S$2,608 psf
Jun 2022S$3,488,8881,389S$2,513 psf
Dec 2021S$2,300,0001,109S$2,075 psf
Apr 2021S$1,360,000603S$2,256 psf
Apr 2021S$1,110,000474S$2,344 psf
Jan 2020S$2,200,0001,109S$1,984 psf

87 sales and 384 rentals on record since Feb 2006. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Nomu rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Nomu has risen 68% over the past 17 years (20082025), from S$1,499 psf to S$2,513 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$2,513 psfS$1.19M2+1.7%
2023S$2,470 psfS$2.98M2-2.0%
2022S$2,521 psfS$3.49M3+11.7%
2021S$2,256 psfS$1.36M3+8.4%
2019S$2,082 psfS$2.31M2-9.0%
2018S$2,289 psfS$1.16M2+15.0%
2017S$1,991 psfS$1.55M6-8.9%
2010S$2,186 psfS$1.44M4+36.9%
2009S$1,597 psfS$1.13M11+6.5%
2008S$1,499 psfS$928k2

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 Nomu?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Nomu sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

What bedroom types are available at Nomu?

Key Takeaway

Nomu has 17 units listed for sale, spanning 1–3-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom7S$1.60M–S$1.79MS$2,653 psf
2-bedroom2S$2.40M–S$2.40M
3-bedroom8S$3.10M–S$9.00MS$2,250 psf
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Where is Nomu and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Nomu is located in Museum, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Nomu is a freehold apartment completed in 2009. It was developed by HANDY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 50 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,932 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,410 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

NOMU is located at 20 Handy Road, Singapore 229236. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Museum. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, approximately 127m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Cathay for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and Handy Rd Os for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, and 24 hours security.

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Who built Nomu and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Nomu was developed by HANDY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, designed by W O H A ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 50 units over up to 11 storeys.

Developer
HANDY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Architect
W O H A ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
GAMMON PTE LIMITED
Floors
11 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
1,932 sqm (20,796 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,410 sqm (58,233 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Nomu from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Nomu is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 127 m away (~2 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km200 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority465 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.3 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Cathay · 120 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 235 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 808 mPark: Handy Rd Os · 129 m

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

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What facilities does Nomu have?

Key Takeaway

Nomu has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, and more.

Barbeque AreaBasement car parkGymnasium roomLap pool24 hours security
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What does it cost to own a unit at Nomu?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Nomu (~S$2.30M) needs about S$16,837/mo in income and S$7,746/mo in repayments, after S$84,600 stamp duty and a S$575k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.30M) 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$84,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$575k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,746/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$16,837/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Nomu? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Nomu

How much does a unit at Nomu cost?

Units at Nomu have recently transacted around S$2.30M (S$2,488 psf), from 87 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Nomu?

For a unit around S$2.30M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$16,837/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,746/mo after a S$575k (25%) downpayment and S$84,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Nomu a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.4%, and current asking prices sit about 10% below the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 68% since 2008. 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 Nomu going up?

The median transacted PSF at Nomu has risen about 68% between 2008 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Nomu freehold or leasehold?

Nomu is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Nomu built and who developed it?

Nomu obtained TOP in 2009, developed by HANDY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, with 50 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Nomu?

There are 17 units for sale at Nomu, from S$1.60M to S$9.00M.

What is the nearest MRT to Nomu?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Nomu is Dhoby Ghaut MRT, about 127 m away (~2 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Nomu?

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Nomu — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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