FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Okio

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

Okio is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2015, with 104 units across 1 block. Across 152 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$795k (S$1,757 psf, ~431 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$799k to S$1.08M.

Key facts about Okio
TenureFreehold
TOP year2015
DeveloperTIARA LAND PTE LTD
Units104 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTBoon Keng MRT, 982 m (~15 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,757 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Okio?

Key Takeaway

Okio has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$799k to S$1.08M, and 5 units for rent at a median of S$3,500 a month.

For sale

3 listings

S$799k – S$1.08M

For rent

5 listings

S$3,200 – S$3,600 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$799k–S$799k
2-bedroom2S$1.00M–S$1.08M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Okio?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Okio aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 152 URA caveats, units range from 420 sqft to 1,098 sqft, and the middle half are 431 sqft to 592 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom420 sqftS$799k
2-bedroom592 sqftS$1.00M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Okio →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Okio?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$795k (S$1,757 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.5% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$795k

recent · 152 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,757 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,297

681 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.5%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Okio?

Key Takeaway

Okio has 152 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,130,000 in Aug 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2026S$1,130,000667S$1,693 psf
Jul 2026S$980,000592S$1,655 psf
Jun 2026S$795,000420S$1,894 psf
Jun 2026S$800,000431S$1,858 psf
Apr 2026S$780,000431S$1,812 psf
Jan 2026S$790,000420S$1,882 psf
Jan 2026S$1,040,000592S$1,757 psf
Dec 2025S$755,000431S$1,754 psf
Nov 2025S$790,000431S$1,835 psf
Nov 2025S$1,035,000592S$1,748 psf
Aug 2025S$968,000570S$1,697 psf
Aug 2025S$763,000420S$1,818 psf

152 sales and 681 rentals on record since Jan 2011. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Okio rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Okio has risen 47% over the past 10 years (20162026), from S$1,230 psf to S$1,812 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,812 psfS$800k7+3.3%
2025S$1,754 psfS$790k6+1.6%
2023S$1,727 psfS$800k9+0.0%
2022S$1,727 psfS$750k7+16.2%
2021S$1,486 psfS$733k4-10.2%
2020S$1,654 psfS$710k2+13.8%
2019S$1,453 psfS$699k2-4.2%
2018S$1,516 psfS$820k5-0.6%
2017S$1,525 psfS$844k5+24.0%
2016S$1,230 psfS$850k2

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

6

Is Okio a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 49 units at Okio that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 8% over a median 8.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

86%

of 49 resales here

Median gain

8%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.5 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Okio with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Okio and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Okio is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Okio is a freehold apartment completed in 2015. It was developed by TIARA LAND PTE LTD. The development has 104 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,070 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,211 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

OKIO is located at 262 Balestier Road, Singapore 329714. 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, approximately 982m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, SEMPER FIDELIS FINE FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, and Spa pool.

8

How far is Okio from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Okio is Boon Keng MRT, about 982 m away (~15 min walk). 4 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.

  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km441 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority496 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km909 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority973 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.6 km
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 1.0 kmSupermarket: Semper Fidelis Fine Foods Private Limited · 3 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 176 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 768 m

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

9

Who built Okio and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Okio was developed by TIARA LAND PTE LTD, designed by JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD, with 104 units.

Developer
TIARA LAND PTE LTD
Architect
JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD
Main contractor
TEAMBUILD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
2,070 sqm (22,281 sqft)
Gross floor area
6,211 sqm (66,855 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What facilities does Okio have?

Key Takeaway

Okio has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Spa pool.

Barbeque AreaGymnasium roomLap poolSpa pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Okio?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Okio (~S$795k) needs about S$5,820/mo in income and S$2,677/mo in repayments, after S$18,450 stamp duty and a S$199k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$795k) 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$18,450

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$199k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,677/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,820/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Okio?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Okio 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.

Keep going in the PropKaki app

Thinking about Okio? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about Okio

Is Okio freehold?

Yes. Okio is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Okio?

Okio was completed (obtained TOP) in 2015, so it is about 11 years old.

Is Okio a good investment?

Of 49 units at Okio that were bought and later resold (bought from 2011, resold up to 2026), 86% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 8% over a median 8.5-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.5%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Okio an EC?

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

Who is the developer of Okio?

Okio was developed by TIARA LAND PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Okio?

Units at Okio have recently sold for around S$795k (S$1,757 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Aug 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$799k to S$1.08M.

Where is Okio located?

Okio is at 262 Balestier Road, Singapore 329714, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Boon Keng MRT, about 982 m away.

How many units are there in Okio?

Okio has 104 units in 1 block.

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

For a unit around S$795k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$5,820/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,677/mo after a S$199k (25%) downpayment and S$18,450 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Okio going up?

The median price per square foot at Okio has risen about 47% between 2016 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Okio?

Hong Wen School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Okio. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.