The Sentinel
The Sentinel is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 14 units across 1 block. Across 1 transaction on record, the median transacted price is about S$2.50M (S$735 psf, ~3,401 sqft).
What are the key facts about The Sentinel?
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
What is the price and PSF at The Sentinel?
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$3,750
166 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.8%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Dec 2004.
What has recently sold at The Sentinel?
The Sentinel has 1 recorded sale; the most recent transacted at S$2,500,000 in Dec 2004 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | S$2,500,000 | 3,401 | S$735 psf |
1 sale and 166 rentals on record since Dec 2004. Source: URA.
How many property agents are active around The Sentinel?
5,862 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where The Sentinel sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
5,862
District 11 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
30,333
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is The Sentinel and what's nearby?
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.
Who built The Sentinel and how big is the development?
The Sentinel was developed by LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD, with 14 units.
- Developer
- LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 722 sqm (7,772 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 2,023 sqm (21,775 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is The Sentinel from MRT and schools?
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
- Novena MRT500 m · ~8 min
- Newton MRT554 m · ~9 min
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
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Sentinel have?
The Sentinel has 4 facilities, including Gymnasium room, Lap pool, Putting Green, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Sentinel?
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.
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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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Thinking about The Sentinel? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Sentinel's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Sentinel sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Sentinel
How much does a unit at The Sentinel cost?⌄
The median transacted price at The Sentinel is about S$2.50M (S$735 psf) across 1 sale on record (URA caveats).
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Sentinel?⌄
For a unit around S$2.50M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$18,301/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$8,420/mo after a S$625k (25%) downpayment and S$94,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Sentinel a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.8%. 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.
Is The Sentinel freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Sentinel is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Sentinel built and who developed it?⌄
The Sentinel obtained TOP in 2005, developed by LEONG HIN (NEWTON) PTE LTD, with 14 units across 1 block.
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.