ST FRANCIS COURT is a 65-year balance leasehold development along ST. FRANCIS ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 71 units and is TOP 1994.
This profile draws on 24 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 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), the immediate context for ST FRANCIS 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 24 sales and 68 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the ST FRANCIS COURT dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,084,833 across 24 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 4.4%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Value tier (top 99%)
- 99 yrs lease commencing from 1992 · RCR · D12 · 71 units
About ST FRANCIS COURT
ST FRANCIS COURT is a 99 yrs lease commencing from 1992 condominium, located at ST. FRANCIS ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by DELIGHT DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 71 residential units, completed in 1994.
With approximately 65 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at ST FRANCIS COURT:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 9 | $1,101 psf | $900,667 |
| 3 BR | 15 | $949 psf | $1,195,333 |
Sales Market Overview
ST FRANCIS COURT has recorded 24 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,084,833, ranging from $780,000 to $1,508,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | $832 psf | $986,000 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $958 psf | $1,034,600 | ↑ 15.1% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1,076 psf | $1,232,000 | ↑ 12.3% |
| 2024 | 3 | $1,167 psf | $955,000 | ↑ 8.5% |
| 2025 | 5 | $1,146 psf | $1,233,600 | ↓ 1.9% |
ST FRANCIS COURT ranks in the top 99% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, ST FRANCIS COURT trades 50.8% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
ST FRANCIS COURT has recorded 68 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,935/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 21 | $3,276/mo | $2,200/mo | $6,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 15 | $4,313/mo | $3,000/mo | $5,300/mo |
| 4 BR | 32 | $4,189/mo | $2,950/mo | $6,200/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | $2,923/mo |
| 2022 | 10 | $3,120/mo |
| 2023 | 15 | $4,287/mo |
| 2024 | 13 | $4,281/mo |
| 2025 | 13 | $4,450/mo |
| 2026 | 6 | $4,400/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, ST FRANCIS COURT delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 4.4%. This places it among the higher-yielding condos in Singapore.
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 ST FRANCIS COURT (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- ST FRANCIS COURT
- Boon Keng MRT
- Geylang Bahru MRT
- Potong Pasir MRT
- Bendemeer MRT
- Bendemeer Primary School
- Bendemeer Secondary School
- Hong Wen School
Nearby MRT Stations
ST FRANCIS COURT is 600m from Boon Keng MRT (North-East Line), with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boon Keng | NE9 | North-East Line | 600m |
| Geylang Bahru | DT24 | Downtown Line | 890m |
| Potong Pasir | NE10 | North-East Line | 960m |
| Bendemeer | DT23 | Downtown Line | 1.2 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 15 schools within 2 km of ST FRANCIS COURT, including 3 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bendemeer Primary School | Primary | 320m |
| Bendemeer Secondary School | Secondary | 320m |
| Hong Wen School | Primary | 930m |
| Stamford Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Assumption Pathway School | Secondary | 1.3 km |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.5 km |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 1.5 km |
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.8 km |
| De La Salle School | Primary | 1.8 km |
Walking-distance MRT. Boon Keng is about 0.60km — 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 71 units, ST FRANCIS 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. Bendemeer Primary School sits about 0.32km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease tenor below 75 years. With roughly 65 years remaining, CPF usage starts to be capped (the 95-year rule reduces utilisation as lease decays), and bank loan tenor compresses correspondingly. The resale buyer pool narrows toward older buyers with shorter horizons.
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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"persona": "Family with school-age kids",
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"persona": "CBD commuter",
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"persona": "Rental investor (yield-focused)",
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"persona": "Foreign professional (expat)",
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Composite assessment: ST FRANCIS COURT benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 24 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. 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: 24 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 68 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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