GILSTEAD 38 is a freehold development along GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Newton / Novena), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 23 units and is TOP 2001.
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.
At roughly 25 years from TOP, GILSTEAD 38 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 GILSTEAD 38 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 27 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the GILSTEAD 38 dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,960,000 across 4 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.5%
- District 11 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 73%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D11 · 23 units
About GILSTEAD 38
GILSTEAD 38 is a freehold condominium, located at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by WAH KHIAW REALTY PTE LTD (HABITAT PROPERTIES GROUP), comprising 23 residential units, completed in 2001.
As a freehold property, GILSTEAD 38 does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at GILSTEAD 38:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 3 | $1,689 psf | $1,740,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,337 psf | $2,620,000 |
Sales Market Overview
GILSTEAD 38 has recorded 4 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,960,000, ranging from $1,450,000 to $2,620,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $1,480 psf | $1,450,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,889 psf | $1,850,000 | ↑ 27.6% |
| 2025 | 2 | $1,518 psf | $2,270,000 | ↓ 19.6% |
GILSTEAD 38 ranks in the top 73% of condos in District 11 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, GILSTEAD 38 trades 34.6% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
GILSTEAD 38 has recorded 27 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,039/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 21 | $3,819/mo | $2,800/mo | $5,400/mo |
| 3 BR | 6 | $4,808/mo | $2,500/mo | $5,650/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $2,800/mo |
| 2022 | 9 | $3,594/mo |
| 2023 | 5 | $3,920/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $4,443/mo |
| 2025 | 4 | $4,425/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $5,500/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, GILSTEAD 38 delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.5%. This is below the 3% benchmark, suggesting stronger capital appreciation potential.
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 GILSTEAD 38 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GILSTEAD 38
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Novena MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Stevens MRT
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- St. Joseph'
Nearby MRT Stations
GILSTEAD 38 is 490m from Newton MRT (North-South Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 14 schools within 2 km of GILSTEAD 38, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 370m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 500m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 710m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 740m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 800m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.1 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.6 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.9 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Newton sits about 0.49km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 23 units, GILSTEAD 38 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. Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) sits about 0.37km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
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.
Cycle-sensitivity. Like all Singapore private residential, the project's capital appreciation and rental yields move with broader macro factors — mortgage rate environment, MAS macroprudential stance (TDSR, ABSD), and the supply-pipeline tempo. Build a 5pp rate buffer into your stress test.
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Composite assessment: GILSTEAD 38 hits the three structural levers that anchor long-term Singapore residential value: a prime district position, walkable MRT, and a long balance lease. Premium pricing is the trade-off; buyers paying that premium are buying scarcity rather than yield. 4 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 8-15 years to absorb full cycle and capture the prime-district capital-appreciation thesis. 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: 27 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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