The Sapphire
The Sapphire is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1989. Units have recently transacted around S$490k (S$399 psf), from 21 sales on record.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions about The Sapphire
What is the price at The Sapphire?⌄
Units at The Sapphire have recently transacted around S$490k (S$399 psf), from 21 sales on record (URA caveat data).
Is The Sapphire freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Sapphire is freehold.
When was The Sapphire built?⌄
The Sapphire obtained TOP in 1989.
What is the rental yield at The Sapphire?⌄
Gross rental yield at The Sapphire is about 3.3%, based on median current rents and prices.
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.
