FreeholdCCRDistrict 11 (Novena)

The Spinnaker

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026Data through Sept 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

The Spinnaker is a freehold apartment in District 11 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 1999, with 36 units across 1 block. Across 82 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.15M (S$1,620 psf, ~1,302 sqft). There are 3 units for sale from S$4.35M to S$4.35M.

Key facts about The Spinnaker
TenureFreehold
TOP year1999
DeveloperPALMIRA PTE LTD (LIANG COURT HOLDINGS LTD) & ESQUIRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD
Units36 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 11 · Novena · CCR
Nearest MRTNewton MRT, 697 m (~11 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,620 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

The Spinnaker has 3 units listed for sale, asking S$4.35M to S$4.35M (median S$1,906 psf), and 1 unit for rent at a median of S$5,100 a month.

For sale

3 listings

S$4.35M – S$4.35M

For rent

1 listing

S$5,100 – S$5,100 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$4.35M–S$4.35M—
3-bedroom1S$4.35M–S$4.35M—
4-bedroom1S$4.35M–S$4.35MS$1,906 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 6 layouts on record for The Spinnaker, all 3-bedroom (2,013 sqft to 2,142 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
3 Bedroom42,013 to 2,142 sq ft
Other layouts22,120 sq ft

PropKaki holds 2 floor plans for The Spinnaker.

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Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$2.15M (S$1,620 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$2.15M

recent · 82 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,620 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,558

204 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.0%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,906 psf — about 18% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2026.

4

What has recently sold at The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

The Spinnaker has 82 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,650,000 in Sept 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Sept 2026S$2,650,0001,389S$1,908 psf
Jul 2025S$2,600,0001,378S$1,887 psf
Mar 2025S$2,380,0001,313S$1,812 psf
Mar 2022S$2,100,0001,281S$1,639 psf
Mar 2022S$2,230,0001,270S$1,756 psf
Dec 2021S$3,550,0002,282S$1,556 psf
Aug 2021S$2,150,0001,302S$1,651 psf
Dec 2020S$2,180,0001,346S$1,620 psf
Oct 2020S$1,960,0001,270S$1,543 psf
Oct 2019S$1,900,0001,302S$1,459 psf
Oct 2019S$1,900,0001,335S$1,424 psf
Nov 2017S$1,760,0001,270S$1,386 psf

82 sales and 204 rentals on record since Feb 1999. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at The Spinnaker rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at The Spinnaker has risen 41% over the past 13 years (2012–2025), from S$1,286 psf to S$1,812 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2025S$1,812 psfS$2.38M2+10.6%
2022S$1,639 psfS$2.10M2+5.3%
2021S$1,556 psfS$2.15M2+0.8%
2020S$1,543 psfS$1.96M2+8.4%
2019S$1,424 psfS$1.90M2+4.2%
2017S$1,366 psfS$1.76M3+36.6%
2016S$1,000 psfS$1.72M2-19.6%
2015S$1,244 psfS$1.70M2-6.8%
2013S$1,335 psfS$1.71M2+3.8%
2012S$1,286 psfS$1.69M3—

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

6

Is The Spinnaker a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 44 units at The Spinnaker that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2026), 89% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 8.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.0%. Units listed now ask about 18% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

89%

of 44 resales here

Median gain

26%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.2 years

bought to resold

Every unit at The Spinnaker with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is The Spinnaker and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

The Spinnaker is a freehold apartment completed in 1999. It was developed by PALMIRA PTE LTD (LIANG COURT HOLDINGS LTD) & ESQUIRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD. The development has 36 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,731 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,847 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

THE SPINNAKER is located at 13 Suffolk Road, Singapore 307788. 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 Newton MRT, approximately 697m away, around 11 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 Hooper Rd Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Playground, Swimming pool, and Tennis courts.

8

How far is The Spinnaker from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to The Spinnaker is Newton MRT, about 697 m away (~11 min walk). 3 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 priority443 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority626 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority778 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.0 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.1 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • Catholic Junior CollegeJunior college1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: United Square · 348 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 348 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 547 mPark: Hooper Rd Pg · 207 m

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

9

Who built The Spinnaker and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

The Spinnaker was developed by PALMIRA PTE LTD (LIANG COURT HOLDINGS LTD) & ESQUIRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD, with 36 units.

Developer
PALMIRA PTE LTD (LIANG COURT HOLDINGS LTD) & ESQUIRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,731 sqm (18,632 sqft)
Gross floor area
4,847 sqm (52,173 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What facilities does The Spinnaker have?

Key Takeaway

The Spinnaker has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Playground, Swimming pool, Tennis courts.

Barbeque AreaPlaygroundSwimming poolTennis courts
11

What does it cost to own a unit at The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at The Spinnaker (~S$2.15M) needs about S$15,739/mo in income and S$7,241/mo in repayments, after S$77,100 stamp duty and a S$538k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.15M) 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$77,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$538k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$7,241/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$15,739/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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12

How many property agents are active around The Spinnaker?

Key Takeaway

6,366 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 11 — where The Spinnaker sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

6,366

District 11 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

31,498

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 11 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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

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

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about The Spinnaker

Is The Spinnaker freehold?⌄

Yes. The Spinnaker is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is The Spinnaker?⌄

The Spinnaker was completed (obtained TOP) in 1999, so it is about 27 years old.

Is The Spinnaker a good investment?⌄

Of 44 units at The Spinnaker that were bought and later resold (bought from 1999, resold up to 2026), 89% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 26% over a median 8.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.0%. Units listed now ask about 18% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is The Spinnaker an EC?⌄

No. The Spinnaker is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of The Spinnaker?⌄

The Spinnaker was developed by PALMIRA PTE LTD (LIANG COURT HOLDINGS LTD) & ESQUIRE PROPERTIES PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at The Spinnaker?⌄

Units at The Spinnaker have recently sold for around S$2.15M (S$1,620 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Sep 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 3 units are listed for sale from S$4.35M to S$4.35M.

Where is The Spinnaker located?⌄

The Spinnaker is at 13 Suffolk Road, Singapore 307788, in Novena (District 11). The nearest MRT station is Newton MRT, about 697 m away.

How many units are there in The Spinnaker?⌄

The Spinnaker has 36 units in 1 block.

How much do I need to earn to buy at The Spinnaker?⌄

For a unit around S$2.15M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$15,739/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,241/mo after a S$538k (25%) downpayment and S$77,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at The Spinnaker going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at The Spinnaker has risen about 41% between 2012 and 2025, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Spinnaker?⌄

St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Farrer Park Primary School are within 1 km of The Spinnaker. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.