MOONSTONE RESIDENCES is a freehold development along MOONSTONE LANE in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 76 units and is TOP 2005.
This profile draws on 14 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 21 years from TOP, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES 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 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), the immediate context for MOONSTONE RESIDENCES 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 14 sales and 45 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the MOONSTONE RESIDENCES dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,738,212 across 14 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.7%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 62%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D12 · 76 units
About MOONSTONE RESIDENCES
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES is a freehold condominium, located at MOONSTONE LANE in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by SIONG HOE DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 76 residential units, completed in 2005.
As a freehold property, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at MOONSTONE RESIDENCES:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 13 | $1,380 psf | $1,643,613 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,194 psf | $2,968,000 |
Sales Market Overview
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES has recorded 14 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,738,212, ranging from $1,350,000 to $2,968,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,103 psf | $1,365,000 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | $1,215 psf | $2,001,296 | ↑ 10.2% |
| 2023 | 1 | $1,364 psf | $1,688,888 | ↑ 12.3% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1,459 psf | $1,596,797 | ↑ 7.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $1,519 psf | $1,880,000 | ↑ 4.1% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,523 psf | $1,885,000 | ↑ 0.3% |
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES ranks in the top 62% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES trades 33.2% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES has recorded 45 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,889/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 6 | $2,717/mo | $2,050/mo | $3,200/mo |
| 2 BR | 8 | $3,475/mo | $2,600/mo | $4,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 31 | $4,222/mo | $2,850/mo | $5,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | $3,221/mo |
| 2022 | 8 | $3,688/mo |
| 2023 | 10 | $4,195/mo |
| 2024 | 7 | $4,236/mo |
| 2025 | 10 | $4,090/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $4,000/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.7%. 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 MOONSTONE RESIDENCES (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- MOONSTONE RESIDENCES
- Potong Pasir MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT
- Boon Keng MRT
- Woodleigh MRT
- Bendemeer Secondary School
- Bendemeer Primary School
- Assumption Pathway School
Nearby MRT Stations
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES is 560m from Potong Pasir MRT (North-East Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potong Pasir | NE10 | North-East Line | 560m |
| Geylang Bahru | DT24 | Downtown Line | 850m |
| Boon Keng | NE9 | North-East Line | 990m |
| Woodleigh | NE11 | North-East Line | 1.4 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 12 schools within 2 km of MOONSTONE RESIDENCES, including 2 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 680m |
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 700m |
| Assumption Pathway School | Secondary | 1.0 km |
| Stamford Primary School | Primary | 1.1 km |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 1.6 km |
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 1.7 km |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.7 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.9 km |
| Red Swastika School | Primary | 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.
Walking-distance MRT. Potong Pasir is about 0.56km — 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 76 units, MOONSTONE RESIDENCES 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. Bendemeer Secondary School sits about 0.68km 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 14 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: MOONSTONE RESIDENCES combines walking-distance MRT with long-tenure leasehold (or freehold) — a solid structural foundation. The district position dictates whether capital appreciation outpaces or tracks the broader market. 14 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 6-10 years to ride out one full macro cycle. 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: 14 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 45 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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