The Esquire
The Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1989, with 32 units across 1 block. Across 43 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.07M (S$1,652 psf, ~646 sqft).
| Tenure | Freehold |
|---|---|
| TOP year | 1989 |
| Developer | CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD |
| Units | 32 in 1 block |
| District and area | District 9 · Newton · CCR |
| Nearest MRT | Somerset MRT, 785 m (~12 min walk) |
| Latest median psf | S$1,652 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2006 |
What's for sale and for rent at The Esquire?
No units at The Esquire are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.
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What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Esquire?
Floor plans for The Esquire aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 43 URA caveats, units range from 646 sqft to 667 sqft, and the middle half are 646 sqft to 667 sqft.
What is the price and PSF at The Esquire?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.07M (S$1,652 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.07M
recent · 43 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,652 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,600
80 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.8%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2006.
What has recently sold at The Esquire?
The Esquire has 43 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,066,666 in Feb 2006 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 667 | S$1,598 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 667 | S$1,598 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 667 | S$1,598 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 667 | S$1,598 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 667 | S$1,598 psf |
| Feb 2006 | S$1,066,666 | 646 | S$1,652 psf |
43 sales and 80 rentals on record since Dec 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Esquire rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Esquire has risen 52% over the past 5 years (2001–2006), from S$1,049 psf to S$1,598 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | S$1,598 psf | S$1.07M | 30 | +66.5% |
| 2004 | S$960 psf | S$620k | 3 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | S$929 psf | S$600k | 2 | -11.4% |
| 2001 | S$1,049 psf | S$700k | 3 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
Is The Esquire a good investment?
Of 28 units at The Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2007), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 72% over a median 0.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Sold for more than bought
100%
of 28 resales here
Median gain
72%
gross, before costs
Median hold
0.9 years
bought to resold
Every unit at The Esquire with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →
Where is The Esquire and what's nearby?
The Esquire is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Esquire is a freehold apartment completed in 1989. It was developed by CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 32 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,491 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,180 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE ESQUIRE is located at 16 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228513. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Somerset MRT, approximately 784m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Far East Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation.
How far is The Esquire from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Esquire is Somerset MRT, about 785 m away (~12 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Somerset MRT785 m · ~12 min
- Newton MRT829 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority606 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.6 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
Who built The Esquire and how big is the development?
The Esquire was developed by CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 32 units.
- Developer
- CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 1,491 sqm (16,049 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 4,180 sqm (44,993 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
What does it cost to own a unit at The Esquire?
Buying a unit at The Esquire (~S$1.07M) needs about S$7,808/mo in income and S$3,592/mo in repayments, after S$27,267 stamp duty and a S$267k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$27,267
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$267k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,592/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,808/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
How many property agents are active around The Esquire?
8,856 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Esquire sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,856
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
69,296
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Thinking about The Esquire? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Esquire's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Esquire sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Esquire
Is The Esquire freehold?⌄
Yes. The Esquire is freehold, so ownership does not run out.
How old is The Esquire?⌄
The Esquire was completed (obtained TOP) in 1989, so it is about 37 years old.
Is The Esquire a good investment?⌄
Of 28 units at The Esquire that were bought and later resold (bought from 1996, resold up to 2007), 100% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 72% over a median 0.9-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 1.8%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.
Is The Esquire an EC?⌄
No. The Esquire is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).
Who is the developer of The Esquire?⌄
The Esquire was developed by CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.
What is the price of a condo at The Esquire?⌄
Units at The Esquire have recently sold for around S$1.07M (S$1,652 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Feb 2006. The price depends on size, floor and facing.
Where is The Esquire located?⌄
The Esquire is at 16 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228513, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 785 m away.
How many units are there in The Esquire?⌄
The Esquire has 32 units in 1 block.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Esquire?⌄
For a unit around S$1.07M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,808/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,592/mo after a S$267k (25%) downpayment and S$27,267 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Are prices at The Esquire going up?⌄
The median price per square foot at The Esquire has risen about 52% between 2001 and 2006, 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 Esquire?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is within 1 km of The Esquire. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.