BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS is a freehold development along JALAN AMPAS in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 24 units and is TOP 1991.
This profile draws on 4 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.
The project is in its mature or late-resale phase, where lease tenure (for leasehold stock), redevelopment optionality, and en-bloc potential all start to weigh more on the investment thesis than current rental yield.
Within District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), the immediate context for BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS 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 4 sales and 13 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,638,250 across 4 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.8%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 76%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D12 · 24 units
About BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS is a freehold condominium, located at JALAN AMPAS in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by SOUTH POINT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD (ASIAWIDE INVESTMENT), comprising 24 residential units, completed in 1991.
As a freehold property, BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS has recorded 4 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,638,250, ranging from $1,500,000 to $1,865,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $1,211 psf | $1,525,000 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,481 psf | $1,865,000 | ↑ 22.3% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,301 psf | $1,638,000 | ↓ 12.2% |
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS ranks in the top 76% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS trades 36.4% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS has recorded 13 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,762/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 13 | $3,762/mo | $2,000/mo | $4,850/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $2,450/mo |
| 2022 | 2 | $2,900/mo |
| 2023 | 2 | $4,200/mo |
| 2024 | 4 | $4,213/mo |
| 2025 | 2 | $4,275/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $4,400/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.8%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
Competing Condos in District 12
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORIE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 52 | $2,730 psf | 740 |
| EIGHT RIVERSUITES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2011 | 843 | $1,643 psf | 304 |
| GEM RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2015 | 578 | $1,838 psf | 196 |
| TREVISTA | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 590 | $1,702 psf | 147 |
| VERTICUS | Freehold | 162 | $2,122 psf | 128 |
Location Map
Map shows BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS
- Toa Payoh MRT
- Novena MRT
- Boon Keng MRT
- Beatty Secondary School
- School of Science and Technology
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Nearby MRT Stations
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS is 870m from Toa Payoh MRT (North-South Line), with 3 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 23 schools within 2 km of BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS, including 4 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 600m |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 760m |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 780m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 810m |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.0 km |
| Pei Chun Public School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Manjusri Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| First Toa Payoh Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
Tenure resilience. Freehold tenure removes the lease-decay headwind that affects 99-year leasehold stock from ~year 60 onward. CPF eligibility, loan-tenure caps, and resale buyer pool are all preserved without the time-decay clock. For long holds (15+ years), this matters meaningfully more than headline PSF.
Boutique character. With 24 units, BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS 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. Beatty Secondary School sits about 0.60km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Moderate MRT walk. At 0.87km from the nearest station, the project sits just outside the 800m comfort threshold. Rental tenants notice — yield typically trails truly walkable comparables by 30-50bps in similar segments.
Thin transaction history. With only 4 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.
District supply pipeline. Non-prime districts are more sensitive to GLS pipeline additions; check the URA Master Plan 2019 confirmed and provisional land sales schedule for the immediate 5-year window. New launches at 10-20% lower PSF can compress secondary-market resale velocity for 18-24 months around their launch dates.
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Composite assessment: BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS sits in an off-MRT-spine pocket where own-vehicle commuting and a narrower tenant pool define the economics. Suits owner-occupiers who prioritise the specific neighbourhood and lifestyle fit over capital-market efficiency. 4 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 7-12 years with realistic vacancy and re-let cost assumptions. 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.
- Sales data: 4 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 13 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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