GILSTEAD 68 is a 85-year balance leasehold development along GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Newton / Novena), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 9 units and is TOP 2012.
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 14 years from TOP, GILSTEAD 68 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 68 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 GILSTEAD 68 dashboard.
- · CCR · D11 · 9 units
About GILSTEAD 68
GILSTEAD 68 is a condominium, located at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by HONG REALTY (PRIVATE) LIMITED, comprising 9 residential units, completed in 2012.
With approximately 85 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Rental Market Overview
GILSTEAD 68 has recorded 14 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $11,014/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 14 | $11,014/mo | $8,900/mo | $13,800/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $9,375/mo |
| 2022 | 4 | $11,000/mo |
| 2023 | 3 | $13,133/mo |
| 2024 | 1 | $11,000/mo |
| 2025 | 2 | $11,150/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 GILSTEAD 68 (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GILSTEAD 68
- Novena MRT
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
- St. Margaret'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Nearby MRT Stations
GILSTEAD 68 is 370m from Novena MRT (North-South Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 370m |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 640m |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 640m |
| Mount Pleasant | TE10 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of GILSTEAD 68, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 590m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 700m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 710m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 740m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 760m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 890m |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.4 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.6 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.7 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.8 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.8 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 85 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.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Novena sits about 0.37km 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 9 units, GILSTEAD 68 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 0.59km 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 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.
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 68 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. 0 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.
- 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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