FreeholdCCRDistrict 10 (Newton)

The Habitat Ii

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Sept 2005 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Habitat Ii is a freehold condominium in District 10 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1985. Across 17 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.41M (S$979 psf, ~2,594 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about The Habitat Ii?

Key Takeaway

The Habitat Ii is a freehold condominium in District 10 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1985.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1985
Developer
Total units
Blocks
District / Area
District 10 (Newton)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$979 psf
Last transacted
Sept 2005
Remaining lease
Freehold
2

What is the price and PSF at The Habitat Ii?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.41M (S$979 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.7% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.41M

recent · 17 sales on record

Median PSF

S$979 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$5,350

30 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.7%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2005.

3

What has recently sold at The Habitat Ii?

Key Takeaway

The Habitat Ii has 17 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$103,880,000 in Sept 2005 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2005S$103,880,00073,400S$1,415 psf
Nov 2004S$2,380,0002,347S$1,014 psf
Nov 2004S$2,410,0002,594S$929 psf
Dec 2002S$2,200,0002,594S$848 psf
Dec 2002S$1,850,0002,594S$713 psf
Jan 2002S$1,980,0002,347S$844 psf
Jul 1999S$2,540,0002,594S$979 psf
Jun 1999S$2,280,0002,594S$879 psf
Jul 1996S$2,800,0002,347S$1,193 psf
May 1996S$3,166,0002,594S$1,220 psf
Feb 1996S$3,200,0002,347S$1,364 psf
Jan 1996S$2,745,0002,347S$1,170 psf

17 sales and 30 rentals on record since Jun 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at The Habitat Ii rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Habitat Ii has fallen 10% over the past 9 years (19952004), from S$1,033 psf to S$929 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2004S$929 psfS$2.38M2+10.1%
2002S$844 psfS$1.98M3-4.0%
1999S$879 psfS$2.28M2-26.3%
1996S$1,193 psfS$2.80M4+15.5%
1995S$1,033 psfS$2.68M5

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

5

How many property agents are active around The Habitat Ii?

Key Takeaway

8,471 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where The Habitat Ii sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,471

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,636

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

6

Where is The Habitat Ii and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Habitat Ii is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Habitat Ii is a freehold condominium completed in 1985. It sits on a land area of 8,254 sqm and has a gross floor area of 23,111 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE HABITAT II is located at 2 Ardmore Park, Singapore 259947. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Orchard Boulevard MRT, approximately 899m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Palais Renaissance for shopping and COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries.

7

Who built The Habitat Ii and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Habitat Ii was developed by .

Land area
8,254 sqm (88,845 sqft)
Gross floor area
23,111 sqm (248,764 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
8

How far is The Habitat Ii from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Habitat Ii is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 899 m away (~14 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Singapore Chinese Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.4 km
  • St. Joseph's InstitutionMixed-level school1.6 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Palais Renaissance · 319 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 204 m

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

9

What does it cost to own a unit at The Habitat Ii?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Habitat Ii (~S$2.41M) needs about S$17,642/mo in income and S$8,116/mo in repayments, after S$90,100 stamp duty and a S$603k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.41M) 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$90,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$603k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$8,116/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$17,642/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about The Habitat Ii? Ask before you commit.

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

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Is The Habitat Ii a good buy, and what are units selling for?

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Habitat Ii

How much does a unit at The Habitat Ii cost?

Units at The Habitat Ii have recently transacted around S$2.41M (S$979 psf), from 17 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 Habitat Ii?

For a unit around S$2.41M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$17,642/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,116/mo after a S$603k (25%) downpayment and S$90,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is The Habitat Ii a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 2.7%; median PSF has fallen about 10% since 1995. 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 Habitat Ii going up?

The median transacted PSF at The Habitat Ii has fallen about 10% between 1995 and 2004, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is The Habitat Ii freehold or leasehold?

The Habitat Ii is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was The Habitat Ii built and who developed it?

The Habitat Ii obtained TOP in 1985.

What is the nearest MRT to The Habitat Ii?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Habitat Ii is Orchard Boulevard MRT, about 899 m away (~14 min walk).

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