MORIMASA GARDENS 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 38 units and is TOP 1993.
This profile draws on 1 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 MORIMASA GARDENS 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 1 sales and 42 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the MORIMASA GARDENS dashboard.
- Average sale price: $3,700,000 across 1 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 2.3%
- District 11 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 66%)
- Freehold tenure · CCR · D11 · 38 units
About MORIMASA GARDENS
MORIMASA GARDENS is a freehold condominium, located at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) (Core Central Region), developed by MORIMASA DAIICHI DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 38 residential units, completed in 1993.
As a freehold property, MORIMASA GARDENS does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
MORIMASA GARDENS has recorded 1 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $3,700,000, ranging from $3,700,000 to $3,700,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,669 psf | $3,700,000 | — |
MORIMASA GARDENS ranks in the top 66% of condos in District 11 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, MORIMASA GARDENS trades 31.8% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
MORIMASA GARDENS has recorded 42 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $6,982/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 34 | $6,872/mo | $5,300/mo | $8,500/mo |
| 4 BR | 8 | $7,450/mo | $6,000/mo | $8,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $5,960/mo |
| 2022 | 6 | $6,150/mo |
| 2023 | 12 | $7,108/mo |
| 2024 | 8 | $7,375/mo |
| 2025 | 8 | $7,294/mo |
| 2026 | 3 | $7,967/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, MORIMASA GARDENS delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 2.3%. 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 MORIMASA GARDENS (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- MORIMASA GARDENS
- Newton MRT
- Newton MRT
- Novena MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Stevens MRT
- Singapore Chinese Girls'
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- St. Margaret'
Nearby MRT Stations
MORIMASA GARDENS is 260m from Newton MRT (North-South Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 14 schools within 2 km of MORIMASA GARDENS, including 6 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 260m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 360m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 650m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 730m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 900m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 980m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.2 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.3 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.4 km |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Chatsworth International School (Orchard) | International | 1.8 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 0.26km 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 38 units, MORIMASA GARDENS 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 0.26km 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 1 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: MORIMASA GARDENS 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. 1 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: 1 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 42 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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