The Sapphire
The Sapphire is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1989. Across 21 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$490k (S$399 psf, ~1,259 sqft).
What are the key facts about The Sapphire?
The Sapphire is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1989.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1989
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- —
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$399 psf
- Last transacted
- Apr 2007
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Sapphire?
Units have recently transacted around S$490k (S$399 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$490k
recent · 21 sales on record
Median PSF
S$399 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$1,350
27 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.3%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Apr 2007.
What has recently sold at The Sapphire?
The Sapphire has 21 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$19,000,000 in Apr 2007 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | S$19,000,000 | 29,795 | S$638 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$458,000 | 1,259 | S$364 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$545,000 | 1,259 | S$433 psf |
| Jun 2006 | S$430,000 | 1,259 | S$341 psf |
| Jan 2006 | S$503,000 | 1,259 | S$399 psf |
| Nov 2005 | S$485,000 | 1,259 | S$385 psf |
| Aug 2005 | S$490,000 | 1,259 | S$389 psf |
| May 2005 | S$515,000 | 1,259 | S$409 psf |
| Jan 2005 | S$370,000 | 829 | S$446 psf |
| Jan 2005 | S$506,000 | 1,259 | S$402 psf |
| Aug 2004 | S$515,000 | 1,259 | S$409 psf |
| Aug 2004 | S$490,000 | 1,259 | S$389 psf |
21 sales and 27 rentals on record since Jun 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Sapphire rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Sapphire has fallen 32% over the past 11 years (1995–2006), from S$536 psf to S$364 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | S$364 psf | S$458k | 4 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | S$402 psf | S$490k | 5 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | S$409 psf | S$515k | 3 | -34.3% |
| 1996 | S$623 psf | S$750k | 5 | +16.2% |
| 1995 | S$536 psf | S$675k | 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 Sapphire?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where The Sapphire 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.
Where is The Sapphire and what's nearby?
The Sapphire is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Sapphire is a freehold apartment completed in 1989.
THE SAPPHIRE is located at 53 Jalan Dusun, Singapore 329374. 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 625m away, around 10 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.
How far is The Sapphire from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Sapphire is Toa Payoh MRT, about 625 m away (~10 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT625 m · ~10 min
- Novena MRT892 m · ~14 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 km448 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.2 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.3 km
- Marymount Convent SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Sapphire?
Buying a unit at The Sapphire (~S$490k) needs about S$3,587/mo in income and S$1,650/mo in repayments, after S$9,300 stamp duty and a S$123k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$9,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$123k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,650/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,587/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Sapphire? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Sapphire's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Sapphire sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Sapphire
How much does a unit at The Sapphire cost?⌄
Units at The Sapphire have recently transacted around S$490k (S$399 psf), from 21 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 Sapphire?⌄
For a unit around S$490k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$3,587/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$1,650/mo after a S$123k (25%) downpayment and S$9,300 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Sapphire a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.3%; median PSF has fallen about 32% 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 Sapphire going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Sapphire has fallen about 32% between 1995 and 2006, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Sapphire freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Sapphire is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Sapphire built and who developed it?⌄
The Sapphire obtained TOP in 1989.
What is the nearest MRT to The Sapphire?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Sapphire is Toa Payoh MRT, about 625 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Sapphire?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of The Sapphire — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.