The Verve
The Verve is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2012, with 106 units. Across 232 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$865k (S$1,447 psf, ~614 sqft). There are 27 units for sale from S$730k to S$1.78M.
What are the key facts about The Verve?
The Verve is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Novena) that obtained TOP in 2012, with 106 units.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2012
- Developer
- ASCEND LAND PTE LTD
- Total units
- 106
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 12 (Novena)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,447 psf
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Verve?
Units have recently transacted around S$865k (S$1,447 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.6% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$865k
recent · 232 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,447 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,565
650 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
3.6%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at The Verve?
The Verve has 232 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$710,000 in Feb 2026 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | S$710,000 | 441 | S$1,609 psf |
| Dec 2025 | S$888,000 | 614 | S$1,447 psf |
| Aug 2025 | S$760,000 | 441 | S$1,722 psf |
| Jun 2025 | S$1,290,000 | 818 | S$1,577 psf |
| Mar 2025 | S$1,260,000 | 1,012 | S$1,245 psf |
| Apr 2024 | S$1,160,000 | 797 | S$1,456 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$730,000 | 441 | S$1,654 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$733,000 | 441 | S$1,661 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$865,000 | 624 | S$1,386 psf |
| Nov 2023 | S$1,090,000 | 818 | S$1,332 psf |
| Oct 2023 | S$1,450,000 | 1,313 | S$1,104 psf |
| Sept 2023 | S$820,000 | 614 | S$1,336 psf |
232 sales and 650 rentals on record since Apr 2008. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Verve rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Verve has risen 14% over the past 9 years (2016–2025), from S$1,271 psf to S$1,447 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S$1,447 psf | S$888k | 4 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | S$1,456 psf | S$733k | 4 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | S$1,332 psf | S$850k | 8 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | S$1,350 psf | S$836k | 7 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | S$1,345 psf | S$833k | 15 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | S$1,293 psf | S$615k | 2 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | S$1,428 psf | S$630k | 3 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | S$1,244 psf | S$830k | 8 | +19.7% |
| 2017 | S$1,039 psf | S$850k | 4 | -18.3% |
| 2016 | S$1,271 psf | S$810k | 7 | — |
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 Verve?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where The Verve 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.
What bedroom types are available at The Verve?
The Verve has 27 units listed for sale, spanning 1–2-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 24 | S$730k–S$950k | — |
| 2-bedroom | 3 | S$1.35M–S$1.78M | — |
Where is The Verve and what's nearby?
The Verve is located in Novena, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Verve is a freehold apartment completed in 2012. It was developed by ASCEND LAND PTE LTD. The development has 106 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,853 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,189 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE VERVE is located at 23 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329138. 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 551m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Square 2 for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 91/92 Whampoa Drive # for food options, and Toa Payoh Town Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and Swimming pool.
Who built The Verve and how big is the development?
The Verve was developed by ASCEND LAND PTE LTD, designed by PLACE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN, with 106 units.
- Developer
- ASCEND LAND PTE LTD
- Architect
- PLACE ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN
- Main contractor
- ZHEJIANG CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT (S) PTE LTD
- Land area
- 1,853 sqm (19,946 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 5,189 sqm (55,854 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is The Verve from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Verve is Toa Payoh MRT, about 551 m away (~9 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Toa Payoh MRT551 m · ~9 min
- Novena MRT940 m · ~15 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 km755 m
- Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority895 m
- Kheng Cheng SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.1 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does The Verve have?
The Verve has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, Playground, and more.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Verve?
Buying a unit at The Verve (~S$865k) needs about S$6,332/mo in income and S$2,913/mo in repayments, after S$20,550 stamp duty and a S$216k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$865k) 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$20,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$216k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,913/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,332/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Verve? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Verve's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Verve sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Verve
How much does a unit at The Verve cost?⌄
Units at The Verve have recently transacted around S$865k (S$1,447 psf), from 232 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 Verve?⌄
For a unit around S$865k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,332/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,913/mo after a S$216k (25%) downpayment and S$20,550 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Verve a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 3.6%; median PSF has risen about 14% since 2016. 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 Verve going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Verve has risen about 14% between 2016 and 2025, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Verve freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Verve is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Verve built and who developed it?⌄
The Verve obtained TOP in 2012, developed by ASCEND LAND PTE LTD, with 106 units.
How many units are for sale at The Verve?⌄
There are 27 units for sale at The Verve, from S$730k to S$1.78M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Verve?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Verve is Toa Payoh MRT, about 551 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Verve?⌄
Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) is within 1 km of The Verve — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.