VIIO @ BALESTIER is a freehold development along BALESTIER ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), part of the RCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 56 units and is TOP 2017.
This profile draws on 12 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 9 years from TOP, VIIO @ BALESTIER is in the early-mature phase: facilities are well-broken-in, strata operations are stable, and pricing has been through one or two market cycles — making comparable-sales analysis meaningful.
Within District 12 (Toa Payoh / Balestier), the immediate context for VIIO @ BALESTIER 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 12 sales and 121 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the VIIO @ BALESTIER dashboard.
- Average sale price: $1,084,083 across 12 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.7%
- District 12 PSF ranking: Premium tier (top 11%)
- Freehold tenure · RCR · D12 · 56 units
About VIIO @ BALESTIER
VIIO @ BALESTIER is a freehold condominium, located at BALESTIER ROAD in District 12 (Toa Payoh, Serangoon, Balestier) (Rest of Central Region), developed by TECHKON COMMERCIAL PTE LTD, comprising 56 residential units, completed in 2017.
As a freehold property, VIIO @ BALESTIER does not face lease decay concerns.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at VIIO @ BALESTIER:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6 | $1,838 psf | $870,500 |
| 1 BR | 3 | $1,799 psf | $1,007,000 |
| 2 BR | 2 | $1,763 psf | $1,480,000 |
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,677 psf | $1,805,000 |
Sales Market Overview
VIIO @ BALESTIER has recorded 12 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $1,084,083, ranging from $840,000 to $1,805,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $1,774 psf | $840,000 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $1,764 psf | $1,234,000 | ↓ 0.5% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1,768 psf | $1,174,333 | ↑ 0.2% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1,814 psf | $1,059,500 | ↑ 2.6% |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,813 psf | $1,015,000 | ↓ 0.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $1,953 psf | $925,000 | ↑ 7.7% |
VIIO @ BALESTIER ranks in the top 11% of condos in District 12 by average PSF.
Compared to the RCR average of $2,047 psf, VIIO @ BALESTIER trades 11.9% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
VIIO @ BALESTIER has recorded 121 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $3,383/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | 109 | $3,271/mo | $2,100/mo | $4,400/mo |
| 3 BR | 12 | $4,404/mo | $3,200/mo | $5,700/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24 | $2,690/mo |
| 2022 | 25 | $3,182/mo |
| 2023 | 20 | $3,823/mo |
| 2024 | 23 | $3,617/mo |
| 2025 | 23 | $3,693/mo |
| 2026 | 6 | $3,450/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, VIIO @ BALESTIER delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.7%. 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 VIIO @ BALESTIER (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- VIIO @ BALESTIER
- Toa Payoh MRT
- Novena MRT
- Mount Pleasant MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- Caldecott MRT
- Beatty Secondary School
- New Town Primary School
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Nearby MRT Stations
VIIO @ BALESTIER is 650m from Toa Payoh MRT (North-South Line), with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Nearby Schools
There are 19 schools within 2 km of VIIO @ BALESTIER, including 5 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beatty Secondary School | Secondary | 820m |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 910m |
| CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Secondary | 940m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 970m |
| School of Science and Technology | Jc | 990m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Balestier Hill Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Pei Chun Public School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Nexus International School | International | 1.4 km |
| Manjusri Secondary School | Secondary | 1.4 km |
| Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| First Toa Payoh Primary School | Primary | 1.5 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 0.65km — 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 56 units, VIIO @ BALESTIER 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. Beatty Secondary School sits about 0.82km 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 12 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: VIIO @ BALESTIER 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. 12 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: 12 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 121 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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