Papillon
Papillon is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 73 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,281 psf), from 140 sales on record.
What are the key facts about Papillon?
Papillon is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2003, with 73 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2003
- Developer
- KENG HOE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 73
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,281 psf
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Papillon?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,281 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.3% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.40M
recent · 140 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,281 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,690
347 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.3%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Papillon?
Papillon has 140 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,395,000 in Jan 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | S$1,395,000 | 936 | S$1,490 psf |
| Sept 2025 | S$1,856,000 | 1,227 | S$1,513 psf |
| May 2024 | S$2,470,000 | 1,787 | S$1,382 psf |
| Jan 2024 | S$1,450,000 | 936 | S$1,548 psf |
| Nov 2023 | S$1,573,000 | 936 | S$1,680 psf |
| Jun 2023 | S$1,528,000 | 936 | S$1,632 psf |
| Jun 2021 | S$1,160,000 | 936 | S$1,239 psf |
| May 2021 | S$1,200,000 | 936 | S$1,281 psf |
| Feb 2021 | S$1,180,000 | 936 | S$1,260 psf |
| Dec 2020 | S$1,120,000 | 936 | S$1,196 psf |
| Nov 2020 | S$1,600,000 | 1,787 | S$895 psf |
| Jul 2020 | S$918,000 | 1,098 | S$836 psf |
140 sales and 347 rentals on record since Jun 2002. Source: URA.
Where is Papillon and what's nearby?
Papillon is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Papillon is a freehold apartment completed in 2003. It was developed by KENG HOE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 73 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,146 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,210 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
PAPILLON is located at 8 Jalan Rama Rama, Singapore 329089. 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 Toa Payoh MRT, approximately 665m 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 Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Children's Playground, Fitness corner, Fun pool, and Gymnasium room.
How far is Papillon from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Papillon is Toa Payoh MRT, about 665 m away (~10 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT665 m · ~10 min
- Novena MRT938 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km907 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.0 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.1 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Papillon have?
Papillon has 13 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Children's Playground, Fitness corner, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at Papillon?
Buying a unit at Papillon (~S$1.40M) needs about S$10,212/mo in income and S$4,698/mo in repayments, after S$40,400 stamp duty and a S$349k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$40,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$349k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,698/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$10,212/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
Frequently asked questions about Papillon
What is the price at Papillon?⌄
Units at Papillon have recently transacted around S$1.40M (S$1,281 psf), from 140 sales on record (URA caveat data).
Is Papillon freehold or leasehold?⌄
Papillon is freehold.
When was Papillon built?⌄
Papillon obtained TOP in 2003, developed by KENG HOE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.
What is the rental yield at Papillon?⌄
Gross rental yield at Papillon is about 2.3%, based on median current rents and prices.
How many units are in Papillon?⌄
Papillon has 73 units across 1 block.
What facilities does Papillon have?⌄
Papillon has 13 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Children's Playground, Fitness corner, Fun pool, Gymnasium room, and more.
What is the nearest MRT to Papillon?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Papillon is Toa Payoh MRT, about 665 m away (~10 min walk).
Are there schools near Papillon?⌄
1 school is within 1 km of Papillon, including Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh).
