FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

Scenic Heights

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

Scenic Heights is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 50 units across 1 block. Across 93 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.50M (S$1,443 psf, ~915 sqft). There are 10 units for sale from S$1.08M to S$2.38M.

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What are the key facts about Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 50 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2005
Developer
BALESTIER REALTY PTE LTD
Total units
50
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 12 (Novena)
Market segment
RCR
Median PSF
S$1,443 psf
Last transacted
Aug 2025
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.50M (S$1,443 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.50M

recent · 93 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,443 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,237

177 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.6%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,780 psf — about 23% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Aug 2025.

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What has recently sold at Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights has 93 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,200,000 in Aug 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Aug 2025S$2,200,0001,378S$1,597 psf
Jul 2025S$1,575,000915S$1,721 psf
Nov 2024S$3,400,0002,443S$1,391 psf
Jul 2024S$1,500,000915S$1,639 psf
Oct 2023S$2,068,0001,292S$1,601 psf
May 2023S$1,880,0001,259S$1,493 psf
Aug 2022S$1,320,000915S$1,443 psf
Jun 2022S$950,000657S$1,447 psf
Jul 2021S$1,180,000915S$1,290 psf
Feb 2021S$1,550,0001,292S$1,200 psf
Sept 2020S$1,440,0881,259S$1,143 psf
Jan 2020S$1,010,000915S$1,104 psf

93 sales and 177 rentals on record since Mar 2005. Source: URA.

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Are prices at Scenic Heights rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Scenic Heights has risen 53% over the past 13 years (20122025), from S$1,045 psf to S$1,597 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,597 psfS$1.57M2+14.8%
2024S$1,391 psfS$1.50M2-6.8%
2023S$1,493 psfS$1.88M2+3.5%
2022S$1,443 psfS$950k2+20.2%
2021S$1,200 psfS$1.18M2+8.7%
2020S$1,104 psfS$1.01M2-1.0%
2019S$1,115 psfS$1.02M2+0.3%
2014S$1,112 psfS$1.30M3+0.7%
2013S$1,104 psfS$1.48M4+5.6%
2012S$1,045 psfS$985k2

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

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How many property agents are active around Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Scenic Heights sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,316

District 12 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

24,253

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across 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 Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights has 10 units listed for sale, spanning 1–4-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
1-bedroom2S$1.08M–S$1.08M
3-bedroom5S$2.25M–S$2.30MS$1,780 psf
4-bedroom3S$2.38M–S$2.38M
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Where is Scenic Heights and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Scenic Heights is a freehold apartment completed in 2005. It was developed by BALESTIER REALTY 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 5,417 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

SCENIC HEIGHTS is located at 245 Balestier Road, Singapore 329929. 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 938m 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 Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.

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Who built Scenic Heights and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights was developed by BALESTIER REALTY PTE LTD, with 50 units.

Developer
BALESTIER REALTY PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,932 sqm (20,796 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,417 sqm (58,308 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
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How far is Scenic Heights from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Scenic Heights is Novena MRT, about 938 m away (~15 min walk). 3 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 km486 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority605 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority849 m
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary school1.6 km
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 898 mSupermarket: Semper Fidelis Fine Foods Private Limited · 127 mHawker centre: Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # · 290 mPark: Pek Kio Park · 664 m

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

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What facilities does Scenic Heights have?

Key Takeaway

Scenic Heights has 5 facilities, including Covered car park, Gymnasium room, 24 hours security, Swimming pool, and more.

Covered car parkGymnasium room24 hours securitySwimming poolWading pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at Scenic Heights?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Scenic Heights (~S$1.50M) needs about S$10,980/mo in income and S$5,052/mo in repayments, after S$44,600 stamp duty and a S$375k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.50M) 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$44,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$375k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,052/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,980/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Scenic Heights? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Scenic Heights

How much does a unit at Scenic Heights cost?

Units at Scenic Heights have recently transacted around S$1.50M (S$1,443 psf), from 93 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Scenic Heights?

For a unit around S$1.50M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,980/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,052/mo after a S$375k (25%) downpayment and S$44,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Scenic Heights a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.6%, and current asking prices sit about 23% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 53% since 2012. 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 Scenic Heights going up?

The median transacted PSF at Scenic Heights has risen about 53% between 2012 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Scenic Heights freehold or leasehold?

Scenic Heights is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Scenic Heights built and who developed it?

Scenic Heights obtained TOP in 2005, developed by BALESTIER REALTY PTE LTD, with 50 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Scenic Heights?

There are 10 units for sale at Scenic Heights, from S$1.08M to S$2.38M.

What is the nearest MRT to Scenic Heights?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Scenic Heights is Novena MRT, about 938 m away (~15 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Scenic Heights?

Hong Wen School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Scenic Heights — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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