FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Pinnacle 16

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

Pinnacle 16 is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2006, with 73 units across 1 block. Across 161 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.02M (S$1,738 psf, ~581 sqft). There is 1 unit for sale from S$1.15M to S$1.15M.

Key facts about Pinnacle 16
TenureFreehold
TOP year2006
DeveloperSB (NOVENA) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Units73 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTNovena MRT, 522 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,738 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

Pinnacle 16 has 1 unit listed for sale, asking S$1.15M to S$1.15M, and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$3,800 a month.

For sale

1 listing

S$1.15M – S$1.15M

For rent

1 listing

S$3,800 – S$3,800 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.15M–S$1.15M

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Pinnacle 16 aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 161 URA caveats, units range from 581 sqft to 1,819 sqft, and the middle half are 581 sqft to 915 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom592 sqftS$1.15M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Pinnacle 16 →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.02M (S$1,738 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.4% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.02M

recent · 161 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,738 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,869

516 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.4%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

Pinnacle 16 has 161 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,025,000 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2026S$1,025,000581S$1,763 psf
May 2025S$1,016,000581S$1,748 psf
May 2025S$1,020,000581S$1,755 psf
Feb 2025S$2,320,0001,259S$1,842 psf
Jan 2025S$1,010,000581S$1,738 psf
Dec 2024S$1,638,000926S$1,769 psf
Aug 2024S$1,500,000926S$1,620 psf
Jul 2024S$1,045,000592S$1,765 psf
Dec 2023S$1,868,0001,582S$1,181 psf
Oct 2023S$985,000581S$1,695 psf
Apr 2023S$950,000592S$1,605 psf
Feb 2023S$970,000581S$1,669 psf

161 sales and 516 rentals on record since Nov 2003. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Pinnacle 16 rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Pinnacle 16 has risen 17% over the past 12 years (20132025), from S$1,491 psf to S$1,748 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,748 psfS$1.02M4-1.0%
2024S$1,765 psfS$1.50M3+10.0%
2023S$1,605 psfS$970k4+17.7%
2022S$1,364 psfS$1.60M2-9.6%
2021S$1,509 psfS$885k11+8.6%
2020S$1,390 psfS$859k2+3.0%
2019S$1,350 psfS$830k2-10.7%
2018S$1,512 psfS$1.31M3+3.4%
2017S$1,462 psfS$1.34M5-1.9%
2013S$1,491 psfS$950k2

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

6

Is Pinnacle 16 a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 90 units at Pinnacle 16 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 97% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 4.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.4%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

97%

of 90 resales here

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

4.9 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Pinnacle 16 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 Pinnacle 16 and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Pinnacle 16 is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Pinnacle 16 is a freehold apartment completed in 2006. It was developed by SB (NOVENA) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 73 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,894 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,303 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

PINNACLE 16 is located at 16 Shan Road, Singapore 328107. 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 Novena MRT, approximately 522m away, around 8 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 Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.

8

How far is Pinnacle 16 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Pinnacle 16 is Novena MRT, about 522 m away (~8 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.

  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority753 m
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km947 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.0 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.3 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 478 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 286 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 879 mPark: Novena Rise Pk · 375 m

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

9

Who built Pinnacle 16 and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Pinnacle 16 was developed by SB (NOVENA) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 73 units.

Developer
SB (NOVENA) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,894 sqm (20,387 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,303 sqm (57,081 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does Pinnacle 16 have?

Key Takeaway

Pinnacle 16 has 6 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Basement car park, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and more.

Barbeque AreaBasement car parkGymnasium roomJacuzzi24 hours securitySwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Pinnacle 16 (~S$1.02M) needs about S$7,467/mo in income and S$3,435/mo in repayments, after S$25,400 stamp duty and a S$255k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.02M) 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$25,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$255k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,435/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,467/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around Pinnacle 16?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Pinnacle 16 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 Pinnacle 16

Is Pinnacle 16 freehold?

Yes. Pinnacle 16 is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Pinnacle 16?

Pinnacle 16 was completed (obtained TOP) in 2006, so it is about 20 years old.

Is Pinnacle 16 a good investment?

Of 90 units at Pinnacle 16 that were bought and later resold (bought from 2003, resold up to 2026), 97% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 4.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 3.4%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Pinnacle 16 an EC?

No. Pinnacle 16 is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Pinnacle 16?

Pinnacle 16 was developed by SB (NOVENA) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Pinnacle 16?

Units at Pinnacle 16 have recently sold for around S$1.02M (S$1,738 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 1 unit is listed for sale from S$1.15M to S$1.15M.

Where is Pinnacle 16 located?

Pinnacle 16 is at 16 Shan Road, Singapore 328107, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Novena MRT, about 522 m away.

How many units are there in Pinnacle 16?

Pinnacle 16 has 73 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Pinnacle 16?

For a unit around S$1.02M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,467/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,435/mo after a S$255k (25%) downpayment and S$25,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Pinnacle 16 going up?

The median price per square foot at Pinnacle 16 has risen about 17% between 2013 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Pinnacle 16?

St. Joseph's Institution Junior is within 1 km of Pinnacle 16. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.