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).
What are the key facts about The Esquire?
The Esquire is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1989, with 32 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1989
- Developer
- CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
- Total units
- 32
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,652 psf
- Last transacted
- Feb 2006
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
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.
How many property agents are active around The Esquire?
8,303 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
8,303
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,358
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
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.
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
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.
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
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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
How much does a unit at The Esquire cost?⌄
Units at The Esquire have recently transacted around S$1.07M (S$1,652 psf), from 43 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 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.
Is The Esquire a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.8%; median PSF has risen about 52% since 2001. 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 Esquire going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Esquire has risen about 52% between 2001 and 2006, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Esquire freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Esquire is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Esquire built and who developed it?⌄
The Esquire obtained TOP in 1989, developed by CAIRNHILL DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 32 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to The Esquire?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Esquire is Somerset MRT, about 785 m away (~12 min walk).
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 qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.