The Citrine
The Citrine is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2008, with 54 units across 1 block. Across 112 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.62M (S$1,480 psf, ~958 sqft). There are 6 units for sale from S$1.75M to S$3.20M.
What are the key facts about The Citrine?
The Citrine is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2008, with 54 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2008
- Developer
- TIONG AIK INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
- Total units
- 54
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,480 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Citrine?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.62M (S$1,480 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.62M
recent · 112 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,480 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$3,459
141 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.6%
indicative, gross
Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,615 psf — about 9% above the most recent transacted PSF.
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at The Citrine?
The Citrine has 112 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,680,000 in Apr 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | S$1,680,000 | 958 | S$1,754 psf |
| Nov 2025 | S$2,225,000 | 1,281 | S$1,737 psf |
| Jun 2025 | S$1,620,000 | 958 | S$1,691 psf |
| Dec 2024 | S$1,513,500 | 958 | S$1,580 psf |
| Nov 2024 | S$1,530,000 | 958 | S$1,597 psf |
| Dec 2023 | S$1,800,000 | 1,141 | S$1,578 psf |
| Apr 2023 | S$1,960,000 | 1,324 | S$1,480 psf |
| Nov 2022 | S$1,850,000 | 1,313 | S$1,409 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$1,378,000 | 958 | S$1,438 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$1,600,000 | 1,141 | S$1,402 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$1,900,000 | 1,313 | S$1,447 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$1,250,000 | 958 | S$1,305 psf |
112 sales and 141 rentals on record since Mar 2006. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Citrine rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Citrine has risen 60% over the past 11 years (2014–2025), from S$1,058 psf to S$1,691 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S$1,691 psf | S$1.62M | 2 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | S$1,580 psf | S$1.51M | 2 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | S$1,480 psf | S$1.80M | 2 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | S$1,409 psf | S$1.60M | 3 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | S$1,271 psf | S$1.25M | 4 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | S$1,245 psf | S$1.42M | 3 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | S$1,183 psf | S$1.36M | 3 | +11.9% |
| 2016 | S$1,057 psf | S$1.40M | 4 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | S$1,087 psf | S$1.24M | 2 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | S$1,058 psf | S$1.34M | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around The Citrine?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where The Citrine 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.
What bedroom types are available at The Citrine?
The Citrine has 6 units listed for sale, spanning 2–3-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | 2 | S$1.75M–S$1.75M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 4 | S$3.20M–S$3.20M | S$1,615 psf |
Where is The Citrine and what's nearby?
The Citrine is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Citrine is a freehold apartment completed in 2008. It was developed by TIONG AIK INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 54 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,147 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,013 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE CITRINE is located at 18 Jalan Datoh, Singapore 329415. 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 751m away, around 12 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 Covered car park, Swimming pool, and Wading pool.
Who built The Citrine and how big is the development?
The Citrine was developed by TIONG AIK INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, with 54 units over up to 21 storeys.
- Developer
- TIONG AIK INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
- Floors
- 21 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 2,147 sqm (23,110 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 6,013 sqm (64,723 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is The Citrine from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Citrine is Toa Payoh MRT, about 751 m away (~12 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT751 m · ~12 min
- Novena MRT768 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km570 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority625 m
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km972 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.1 km
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Citrine have?
The Citrine has 3 facilities, including Covered car park, Swimming pool, Wading pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Citrine?
Buying a unit at The Citrine (~S$1.62M) needs about S$11,859/mo in income and S$5,456/mo in repayments, after S$50,600 stamp duty and a S$405k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.62M) 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$50,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$405k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$5,456/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$11,859/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Citrine? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Citrine's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Citrine sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Citrine
How much does a unit at The Citrine cost?⌄
Units at The Citrine have recently transacted around S$1.62M (S$1,480 psf), from 112 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Citrine?⌄
For a unit around S$1.62M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,859/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,456/mo after a S$405k (25%) downpayment and S$50,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Citrine a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.6%, and current asking prices sit about 9% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 60% since 2014. 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 The Citrine going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Citrine has risen about 60% between 2014 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Citrine freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Citrine is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Citrine built and who developed it?⌄
The Citrine obtained TOP in 2008, developed by TIONG AIK INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, with 54 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at The Citrine?⌄
There are 6 units for sale at The Citrine, from S$1.75M to S$3.20M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Citrine?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Citrine is Toa Payoh MRT, about 751 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Citrine?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of The Citrine — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.