FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Novena)

The Arte

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

The Arte is a freehold condominium in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2010, with 336 units across 2 blocks. Across 574 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$3.05M (S$1,943 psf, ~1,528 sqft). There are 23 units for sale from S$2.30M to S$3.80M.

Key facts about The Arte
TenureFreehold
TOP year2010
DeveloperCITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Units336 in 2 blocks
District and areaDistrict 12 · Novena · RCR
Nearest MRTToa Payoh MRT, 726 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,943 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Arte?

Key Takeaway

The Arte has 23 units listed for sale, asking S$2.30M to S$3.80M (median S$2,180 psf), and 8 units for rent at a median of S$6,000 a month.

For sale

23 listings

S$2.30M – S$3.80M

For rent

8 listings

S$900 – S$7,700 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$3.30M–S$3.30M
2-bedroom8S$2.30M–S$2.38MS$2,256 psf
3-bedroom9S$3.00M–S$3.45MS$1,963 psf
4-bedroom5S$3.80M–S$3.80MS$2,030 psf

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Arte?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for The Arte aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 574 URA caveats, units range from 1,055 sqft to 4,015 sqft, and the middle half are 1,399 sqft to 1,873 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom1,626 sqftS$3.30M
2-bedroom1,055 sqftS$2.30M · S$2,256 psf
3-bedroom1,399 sqft to 1,625 sqftS$3.00M · S$1,963 psf
4-bedroom1,872 sqftS$3.80M · S$2,030 psf

Check the Floor Plan Finder for The Arte →

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

3

What is the price and PSF at The Arte?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$3.05M (S$1,943 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$3.05M

recent · 574 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,943 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,608

1,129 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,180 psf — about 12% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Arte?

Key Takeaway

The Arte has 574 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$3,158,888 in Jul 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2026S$3,158,8881,625S$1,943 psf
Jun 2026S$3,050,0001,528S$1,995 psf
Jun 2026S$2,100,0001,055S$1,991 psf
May 2026S$3,205,0001,625S$1,972 psf
Mar 2026S$2,990,0001,399S$2,137 psf
Sept 2025S$3,689,0002,648S$1,393 psf
Aug 2025S$2,965,0001,528S$1,940 psf
Aug 2025S$2,850,0001,399S$2,037 psf
Jul 2025S$2,038,8881,055S$1,933 psf
Jun 2025S$4,088,0002,680S$1,525 psf
May 2025S$3,180,0001,625S$1,956 psf
Jan 2025S$3,480,0001,873S$1,858 psf

574 sales and 1,129 rentals on record since Mar 2009. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Arte rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Arte has risen 64% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,217 psf to S$1,991 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,991 psfS$3.05M5+3.0%
2025S$1,933 psfS$3.18M7+6.5%
2024S$1,815 psfS$2.55M7+3.5%
2023S$1,754 psfS$2.73M8+5.5%
2022S$1,662 psfS$2.50M11+10.7%
2021S$1,501 psfS$2.31M13+10.3%
2020S$1,361 psfS$1.99M13-1.2%
2019S$1,378 psfS$2.12M10+9.8%
2018S$1,255 psfS$2.35M11+3.1%
2017S$1,217 psfS$1.98M24

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

6

Is The Arte a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 240 units at The Arte that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 12% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

96%

of 240 resales here

Median gain

30%

gross, before costs

Median hold

4.1 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Arte 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 The Arte and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Arte is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Arte is a freehold condominium completed in 2010. It was developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD. The development has 336 residential units. It sits on a land area of 16,616 sqm and has a gross floor area of 46,525 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE ARTE is located at 23 Jalan Raja Udang, Singapore 329215. 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 726m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Novena Rise Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Basement car park, Clubhouse, Jogging track, Lap pool, Lounge, and Pool Deck.

8

How far is The Arte from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Arte is Toa Payoh MRT, about 726 m away (~11 min walk). 3 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.

  • Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km447 m
  • Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority474 m
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km933 m
  • Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.2 km
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.3 km
  • Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Square 2 · 892 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 482 mPark: Novena Rise Pk · 437 m

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

9

Who built The Arte and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Arte was developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD, with 336 units over up to 34 storeys.

Developer
CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Floors
34 storeys
Blocks
2
Land area
16,616 sqm (178,853 sqft)
Gross floor area
46,525 sqm (500,790 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does The Arte have?

Key Takeaway

The Arte has 11 facilities, including Basement car park, Clubhouse, Jogging track, Lap pool, and more.

Basement car parkClubhouseJogging trackLap poolLoungePool DeckPlaygroundReflexology Path24 hours securitySteam bathTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Arte?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Arte (~S$3.05M) needs about S$22,327/mo in income and S$10,272/mo in repayments, after S$122,600 stamp duty and a S$763k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$3.05M) 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$122,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$763k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$10,272/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$22,327/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around The Arte?

Key Takeaway

6,318 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where The Arte 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 The Arte? Ask before you commit.

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

PropKaki
Is The Arte a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Arte

Is The Arte freehold?

Yes. The Arte is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is The Arte?

The Arte was completed (obtained TOP) in 2010, so it is about 16 years old.

Is The Arte a good investment?

Of 240 units at The Arte that were bought and later resold (bought from 2009, resold up to 2026), 96% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 30% over a median 4.1-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Units listed now ask about 12% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Arte an EC?

No. The Arte is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Arte?

The Arte was developed by CITY DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Arte?

Units at The Arte have recently sold for around S$3.05M (S$1,943 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 23 units are listed for sale from S$2.30M to S$3.80M.

Where is The Arte located?

The Arte is at 23 Jalan Raja Udang, Singapore 329215, in Novena (District 12). The nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh MRT, about 726 m away.

How many units are there in The Arte?

The Arte has 336 units in 2 blocks, up to 34 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Arte?

For a unit around S$3.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$22,327/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$10,272/mo after a S$763k (25%) downpayment and S$122,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Arte going up?

The median price per square foot at The Arte has risen about 64% between 2017 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 The Arte?

Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of The Arte. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.