NEW COURT is a freehold development along JALAN DUSUN in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 20 units and is TOP 2001.
This profile draws on 2 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, NEW COURT 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 NEW 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 2 sales and 9 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the NEW COURT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,540,000 across 2 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.2%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Mid-range (top 69%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D12 · 20 units
About NEW COURT
NEW COURT is a freehold condominium, located at JALAN DUSUN in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by WHYE WAH CONSTRUCTION, comprising 20 residential units, completed in 2001.
As a freehold property, NEW COURT does not face lease decay concerns.
Sales Market Overview
NEW COURT has recorded 2 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,540,000, ranging from $1,530,000 to $1,550,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $1,328 psf | $1,530,000 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $1,346 psf | $1,550,000 | ↑ 1.3% |
NEW COURT ranks in the top 69% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, NEW COURT trades 34.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
NEW COURT has recorded 9 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $4,122/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 9 | $4,122/mo | $2,800/mo | $5,900/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $2,900/mo |
| 2022 | 1 | $3,000/mo |
| 2023 | 4 | $4,850/mo |
| 2025 | 1 | $4,200/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $4,700/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, NEW COURT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.2%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
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 NEW COURT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- NEW COURT
- Toa Payoh MRT
- Novena MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- New Town Primary School
- St. Joseph'
- Beatty Secondary School
Nearby MRT Stations
NEW COURT is 630m from Toa Payoh MRT (North-South Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 18 schools within 2 km of NEW COURT, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 650m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 930m |
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 980m |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 1.1 km |
| Nexus International School | International | 1.2 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Pei Chun Public School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Manjusri Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.4 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. Toa Payoh is about 0.63km — 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 20 units, NEW 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. New Town Primary School sits about 0.65km 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 2 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: NEW COURT 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. 2 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: 2 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 9 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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