GILSTEAD COURT 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 3 units and is TOP 1978.
This profile draws on 6 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 11 (Newton / Novena), the immediate context for GILSTEAD COURT 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 6 sales and 72 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the GILSTEAD COURT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,704,667 across 6 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 1.9%
- District 11 PSF ranking: Above average (top 40%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D11 · 3 units
About GILSTEAD COURT
GILSTEAD COURT is a freehold condominium, located at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by UNITED OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 3 residential units, completed in 1978.
As a freehold property, GILSTEAD COURT does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
GILSTEAD COURT has recorded 6 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,704,667, ranging from $2,500,000 to $2,998,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,783 psf | $2,540,000 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,913 psf | $2,800,000 | ↑ 7.3% |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,944 psf | $2,700,000 | ↑ 1.7% |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,908 psf | $2,650,000 | ↓ 1.9% |
| 2025 | 1 | $2,048 psf | $2,998,000 | ↑ 7.3% |
GILSTEAD COURT ranks in the top 40% of condos in District 11 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, GILSTEAD COURT trades 22.5% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
GILSTEAD COURT has recorded 72 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,252/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 72 | $4,252/mo | $1,490/mo | $6,800/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | $3,243/mo |
| 2022 | 15 | $3,449/mo |
| 2023 | 16 | $4,922/mo |
| 2024 | 12 | $4,673/mo |
| 2025 | 13 | $4,938/mo |
| 2026 | 2 | $4,975/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, GILSTEAD COURT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 1.9%. 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 COURT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- GILSTEAD COURT
- Novena MRT
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- St. Joseph'
Nearby MRT Stations
GILSTEAD COURT is 530m from Novena MRT (North-South Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novena | NS20 | North-South Line | 530m |
| Newton | NS21 | North-South Line | 550m |
| Newton | DT11 | Downtown Line | 550m |
| Mount Pleasant | TE10 | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of GILSTEAD COURT, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 430m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 550m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 690m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 750m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 810m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.1 km |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.5 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.6 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.7 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 2.0 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Novena is about 0.53km — 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 3 units, GILSTEAD COURT 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 0.43km 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 6 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 COURT 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. 6 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: 6 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 72 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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