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FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Novena)

The Sentinel

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Dec 2004 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Sentinel is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 14 units across 1 block. The median transacted price is about S$2.50M (S$735 psf) across 1 sale on record.

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What are the key facts about The Sentinel?

Key Takeaway

The Sentinel is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 14 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2005
Developer
LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD
Total units
14
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 11 (Novena)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$735 psf
Last transacted
Dec 2004
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at The Sentinel?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted price is about S$2.50M (S$735 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.8% (URA caveat data).

Median price

S$2.50M

1 sale on record

Median PSF

S$735 psf

URA, all sales

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,751

165 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

1.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2004.

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What has recently sold at The Sentinel?

Key Takeaway

The Sentinel has 1 recorded sale; the most recent transacted at S$2,500,000 in Dec 2004 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Dec 2004S$2,500,0003,401S$735 psf

1 sale and 165 rentals on record since Dec 2004. Source: URA.

4

Where is The Sentinel and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

The Sentinel is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.

The Sentinel is a freehold apartment completed in 2005. It was developed by LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD. The development has 14 residential units. It sits on a land area of 722 sqm and has a gross floor area of 2,023 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE SENTINEL is located at 3 Surrey Road, Singapore 307743. It is part of District 11, Watten Estate / Novena / Thomson, Novena. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Novena MRT, approximately 500m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include United Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Thomson Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Putting Green, and Swimming pool.

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How far is The Sentinel from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Sentinel is Novena MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority418 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority763 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority781 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km800 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.4 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: United Square · 193 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 193 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 562 mPark: Thomson Rd Pg · 174 m

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

6

What facilities does The Sentinel have?

Key Takeaway

The Sentinel has 4 facilities, including Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Putting Green, Swimming pool.

Gymnasium roomLap poolPutting GreenSwimming pool
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What does it cost to own a unit at The Sentinel?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Sentinel (~S$2.50M) needs about S$18,301/mo in income and S$8,420/mo in repayments, after S$94,600 stamp duty and a S$625k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the median price (S$2.50M) 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$94,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$625k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$8,420/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$18,301/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Frequently asked questions about The Sentinel

What is the price at The Sentinel?

The median transacted price at The Sentinel is about S$2.50M across 1 sale on record (URA caveat data).

Is The Sentinel freehold or leasehold?

The Sentinel is freehold.

When was The Sentinel built?

The Sentinel obtained TOP in 2005, developed by LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD.

What is the rental yield at The Sentinel?

Gross rental yield at The Sentinel is about 1.8%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in The Sentinel?

The Sentinel has 14 units across 1 block.

What facilities does The Sentinel have?

The Sentinel has 4 facilities, including Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Putting Green, Swimming pool.

What is the nearest MRT to The Sentinel?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Sentinel is Novena MRT, about 500 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Sentinel?

St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within 1 km of The Sentinel — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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