BARKER TERRACES is a 81-year balance leasehold development along BARKER ROAD in District 11 (Newton / Novena), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 13 units and is TOP 2008.
This profile draws on 0 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 18 years from TOP, BARKER TERRACES is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 11 (Newton / Novena), the immediate context for BARKER TERRACES is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 0 sales and 14 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the BARKER TERRACES dashboard.
- · CCR · D11 · 13 units
About BARKER TERRACES
BARKER TERRACES is a condominium, located at BARKER ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by PETESBURY PTE LTD (SIN HENG CHAN GROUP), comprising 13 residential units, completed in 2008.
With approximately 81 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Rental Market Overview
BARKER TERRACES has recorded 14 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $7,071/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 14 | $7,071/mo | $5,300/mo | $8,650/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $6,375/mo |
| 2022 | 2 | $6,450/mo |
| 2023 | 3 | $7,683/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $7,800/mo |
| 2025 | 2 | $6,750/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $8,125/mo |
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Competing Condos in District 11
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | 340 | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | 180 | $3,236 psf | 179 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 417 | $1,970 psf | 92 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | 90 | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | 311 | $1,903 psf | 72 |
Location Map
Map shows BARKER TERRACES (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- BARKER TERRACES
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Novena MRT
- Stevens MRT
- St. Joseph'
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Nearby MRT Stations
BARKER TERRACES is 600m from Mount Pleasant MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 17 schools within 2 km of BARKER TERRACES, including 4 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 260m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 590m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 670m |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 890m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.6 km |
| Nanyang Girls' High School | Secondary | 1.8 km |
| Nanyang Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 81 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Walking-distance MRT. Mount Pleasant is about 0.60km — within the conventional 10-minute walk threshold most tenants accept. The project benefits from the public-transport premium without the price compression that <500m flagship stations command.
Boutique character. With 13 units, BARKER TERRACES keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. St. Joseph's Institution sits about 0.26km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 0 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
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Composite assessment: BARKER TERRACES benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 0 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Rental data: 14 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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