Condos Near CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)

School Proximity Last reviewed

Proximity to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. Primary-school proximity matters for families during the Phase 2A/2B/2C/3 registration windows; the 1km school-zone catchment is the operative threshold for the Phase 2C balloting advantage. The Ministry of Education maintains the official registration framework.

For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh translates to (a) immediate quality-of-life benefit during the holding period, (b) measurable rental-yield uplift via stronger tenant demand, and (c) resale-pricing premium when exiting. The premium magnitude varies: school-zone proximity premium typically runs 3–8% over equivalent units outside the 1km catchment. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh.

The cost framework applies uniformly: private condo buyers face BSD per the IRAS BSD, ABSD per the IRAS ABSD by buyer profile, and SORA-pegged mortgages at ~4.0% all-in via the MAS TDSR explainer framework. Use the stamp duty calculator to size your upfront cost.

Key Takeaways
  • School: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) (Secondary)
  • Condos within 1km: 58
  • Condos within 2km: 251
  • Family-friendly (3BR+): 9

Condos Within 1km

Condos within the priority admission zone (1km) of CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh).

Condos within 1km of CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
CondoDistanceDistrictTenureAvg PSF
BOON TECK TOWER600mD12Freehold$1,198 psf
NEEM TREE600mD12Freehold$1,797 psf
DE ROYALE620mD12Freehold$1,790 psf
D'MIRA630mD12Freehold$1,505 psf
BOON TECK APARTMENTS640mD12Freehold$1,196 psf
CASA FORTUNA640mD12Freehold$1,463 psf
KINGSLEY MANSIONS670mD12Freehold$1,313 psf
RAJAH TOWERS670mD12Freehold$1,275 psf
SUMMER GREEN690mD12Freehold$1,287 psf
NADIA MANSIONS710mD12Freehold$1,187 psf
THE VERVE710mD12Freehold$1,384 psf
VA RESIDENCES720mD12Freehold$1,505 psf
GEM RESIDENCES730mD1299 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,838 psf
PAPILLON730mD12Freehold$1,447 psf
VERTICUS730mD12Freehold$2,122 psf
AMPAS APARTMENTS740mD12Freehold$1,325 psf
D'LOTUS760mD12Freehold$1,496 psf
SKYSUITES17760mD12Freehold$1,796 psf
THE VIRIDIAN760mD12Freehold$1,595 psf
BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS780mD12Freehold$1,301 psf
ASCENT @ 456800mD12Freehold$1,478 psf
GIFFARD MANSIONS800mD12Freehold$1,140 psf
PUBLIC MANSION800mD12Freehold$1,084 psf
THE ORIE800mD1299 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,730 psf
BALESTIER PLAZA810mD12Freehold$1,163 psf
BALESTIER REGENCY830mD12Freehold$1,428 psf
THE INTERWEAVE830mD12Freehold$1,614 psf
TREVISTA830mD1299 yrs lease commencing from 2008$1,702 psf
PRESTIGE HEIGHTS840mD12Freehold$1,666 psf
KIM KEAT HOUSE850mD12Freehold$1,078 psf
LEONG HIN BUILDING860mD12
SHAW PLAZA - TWIN HEIGHTS870mD12Freehold$1,471 psf
OLEANDER TOWERS880mD1299 yrs lease commencing from 1995$1,362 psf
RITZ MANSIONS880mD12Freehold$1,328 psf
MINBU VILLA890mD11Freehold$1,263 psf
MINBU COURT910mD11Freehold$1,420 psf
MONARCHY APARTMENTS910mD11Freehold$1,247 psf
REGAL COURT910mD12Freehold$1,272 psf
WAI WING CENTRE920mD12
CRADELS930mD12Freehold$1,621 psf
NOVA 48930mD12Freehold$1,708 psf
NOVA 88940mD12Freehold$1,502 psf
THE AXIS940mD11Freehold$1,620 psf
VICTORY HEIGHTS940mD12Freehold$1,175 psf
VIIO @ BALESTIER940mD12Freehold$1,802 psf
MONVILLE MANSIONS950mD12Freehold$1,133 psf
SHAN GATE APARTMENTS950mD12Freehold$1,358 psf
KIM KEAT LODGE960mD12Freehold$1,262 psf
TRELLIS TOWERS960mD12Freehold$1,875 psf
PARC HAVEN970mD12Freehold$1,360 psf
CHELSEA GROVE980mD12Freehold$1,293 psf
DE PARADISO980mD12Freehold$1,414 psf
HANSON COURT980mD12
LE SHANTIER980mD12Freehold$1,338 psf
MANDALE HEIGHTS980mD11Freehold$1,534 psf
THE BELLEFORTE990mD12Freehold$1,453 psf
COLIWOO BALESTIER 3201 kmD12
PAVILION 111 kmD11Freehold$1,924 psf
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Family-Friendly Tip
Living within 1km of CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) gives your child priority admission. There are 58 condos in this zone with 9 offering 3-bedroom+ units.
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Condos 1\u{2013}2km Away

Condos 1–2km from CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
CondoDistanceDistrictAvg PSF
ECOVILLE1 kmD12$1,578 psf
D' IXORAS1 kmD11$1,502 psf
MONTEBLEU1 kmD11$1,806 psf
THE MARQUE @ IRRAWADDY1 kmD12$1,537 psf
KIM KEAT GARDENS1 kmD12$891 psf
CALARASI1 kmD12$1,405 psf
MANDALAY MANSION1 kmD11$1,221 psf
BELMONDO VIEW1.1 kmD12$1,466 psf
MANDALAY TOWERS1.1 kmD11$1,269 psf
MEDGE1.1 kmD11$1,660 psf
NEW COURT1.1 kmD12$1,337 psf
THE CENTRIO1.1 kmD12$1,616 psf
BLISS LOFT1.1 kmD12$1,331 psf
DOMUS1.1 kmD12$1,725 psf
GAIA1.1 kmD12$1,587 psf
BALESTIER 2881.1 kmD12$1,130 psf
GALLERY FIFTEEN1.1 kmD12$1,302 psf
CASA IRRAWADDY1.1 kmD12$1,640 psf
IRESIDENCES1.1 kmD12$1,632 psf
THE TIER1.1 kmD12$1,529 psf
BALESTIER POINT1.1 kmD12$1,180 psf
THE ANSLEY1.1 kmD11$1,786 psf
VISTA RESIDENCES1.1 kmD12$1,872 psf
8 BASSEIN1.1 kmD11$1,785 psf
ONE DUSUN RESIDENCES1.1 kmD12$1,717 psf
PINNACLE 161.1 kmD12$1,588 psf
THE CITRINE1.1 kmD12$1,494 psf
VICTORY POINT1.2 kmD12
EASTPAC BUILDING1.2 kmD12$1,010 psf
THE ARTE1.2 kmD12$1,695 psf
AVA TOWERS1.2 kmD12$1,414 psf
BASSEIN COURT1.2 kmD11$1,453 psf
PASTORAL VIEW1.2 kmD11
GLOBAL VILLE1.2 kmD12$1,381 psf
M211.2 kmD11$1,623 psf
OKIO1.2 kmD12$1,724 psf
ONE AKYAB1.2 kmD11$1,301 psf
ZEDGE1.2 kmD11$1,716 psf
8 RAJA1.2 kmD12$1,283 psf
SKY@ELEVEN1.2 kmD11$2,087 psf
URBAN HERITAGE1.2 kmD12$1,355 psf
SCENIC HEIGHTS1.3 kmD12$1,482 psf
368 THOMSON1.3 kmD11$1,825 psf
CITY SUITES1.3 kmD12$1,583 psf
CUBE 81.3 kmD11$1,758 psf
RIVERBAY1.3 kmD12$1,511 psf
ROCCA BALESTIER1.3 kmD12$1,415 psf
TAN TONG MENG TOWER1.3 kmD11$1,188 psf
THE ELYSIA1.3 kmD12$1,231 psf
VETRO1.3 kmD12$1,362 psf
BEACON HEIGHTS1.3 kmD12$1,388 psf
THE CALLISTA1.3 kmD12$1,236 psf
MAR THOMA MANSIONS1.4 kmD12
RIVIERA 381.4 kmD12$1,490 psf
ST MICHAEL'S CONDOMINIUM1.4 kmD12$1,226 psf
THE MEZZO1.4 kmD12$1,548 psf
NOVENA HILL1.4 kmD11$1,623 psf
ST MICHAEL REGENCY1.4 kmD12$1,413 psf
ENG AUN PARK1.4 kmD11$2,820 psf
AIRSTREAM1.5 kmD12$1,489 psf
THE TRE VER1.5 kmD13$1,919 psf
RESIDENCES @ NOVENA1.5 kmD11$1,687 psf
CITY REGENCY1.5 kmD12$1,435 psf
M661.5 kmD12$1,331 psf
ENG AUN MANSION1.5 kmD11$1,404 psf
SUNVILLE1.5 kmD12$1,323 psf
PEAK RESIDENCE1.5 kmD11$2,489 psf
AMANINDA1.5 kmD11$1,662 psf
RIVERSIDE MELODIES1.5 kmD12$1,452 psf
THE MORNINGTON1.5 kmD12$1,137 psf
RIO GARDENS1.5 kmD12$1,348 psf
SUITES @ TOPAZ1.5 kmD12$1,410 psf
THOMSON VALE1.5 kmD11
ALEGRIA1.6 kmD11$1,573 psf
MOULMEIN COURT1.6 kmD11$1,548 psf
NOVENA COURT1.6 kmD11$1,513 psf
THE THOMSON DUPLEX1.6 kmD11
LA MAISON1.6 kmD11$1,859 psf
BRADDELL VIEW1.6 kmD20$1,015 psf
NOVENA LODGE1.6 kmD11$1,872 psf
TREASURE LOFT1.6 kmD11$1,378 psf
CITY EDGE1.6 kmD11$1,804 psf
WHITLEYVILLE1.6 kmD11$1,544 psf
CANAAN1.6 kmD14$1,734 psf
DUNSFOLD RESIDENCES1.6 kmD13$465 psf
NEU AT NOVENA1.6 kmD11$2,644 psf
ST FRANCIS COURT1.6 kmD12$1,006 psf
1 MOULMEIN RISE1.6 kmD11$2,098 psf
ESPANA1.6 kmD11
ST FRANCIS LODGE1.6 kmD12$1,289 psf
BISHAN LOFT1.6 kmD20$1,529 psf
GAY'S VILLAS1.6 kmD13
MOONSTONE VIEW1.6 kmD12$1,377 psf
THE RICHMOND1.6 kmD12$1,415 psf
THE SPRINGS1.6 kmD11$1,902 psf
CHANCERY HILL VILLAS1.6 kmD11$808 psf
CITYSCAPE @FARRER PARK1.7 kmD8$1,559 psf
SOLEIL @ SINARAN1.7 kmD11$1,970 psf
TOPAZ MANSIONS1.7 kmD12$1,244 psf
APLETON VIEW1.7 kmD11$1,876 psf
MOONSTONE ROYALE1.7 kmD12$1,246 psf
PLATINUM EDGE1.7 kmD13$1,575 psf
SUITES @ SHREWSBURY1.7 kmD11$1,921 psf
CASA MEYA1.7 kmD13$1,618 psf
FORTE SUITES1.7 kmD8$1,827 psf
MOULMEIN STUDIOS1.7 kmD11
ONE ST MICHAEL'S1.7 kmD12$1,549 psf
RANGOON VIEW1.7 kmD8$1,057 psf
THE COMPASS AT CHANCERY1.7 kmD11
HONG BUILDING1.7 kmD8$1,041 psf
ST RESIDENCES NOVENA1.7 kmD11
THE ARCADY AT BOON KENG1.7 kmD12$2,598 psf
LEICESTER LODGE1.7 kmD13$1,431 psf
MEDALLION1.7 kmD13$854 psf
MEYA LODGE1.7 kmD13$1,503 psf
MOONSTONE RESIDENCES1.7 kmD12$1,367 psf
LEICESTER SUITES1.7 kmD13$1,699 psf
MOSELLA1.7 kmD13$584 psf
REGENT RESIDENCES1.7 kmD12$1,581 psf
ST MICHAEL'S PLACE1.7 kmD12$1,275 psf
THE ADDITION1.7 kmD13$1,983 psf
THE WHITLEY RESIDENCES1.7 kmD11$840 psf
THE ABERDEEN1.7 kmD12$1,390 psf
CLYDES RESIDENCE1.7 kmD8$1,441 psf
IKIGAI1.7 kmD11$2,231 psf
JUI RESIDENCES1.7 kmD12$1,931 psf
MERGUI MANSIONS1.7 kmD8
THE HUNTINGTON1.7 kmD11$1,929 psf
VILLA CHANCERITA1.7 kmD11
INTERO1.7 kmD13$1,683 psf
MULBERRY TREE1.7 kmD11$1,741 psf
NOVENA REGENCY1.7 kmD11$1,729 psf
RIDGE COURT1.7 kmD13$1,434 psf
THOMSON 8001.7 kmD11$1,784 psf
WHITLEY VILLAS1.7 kmD11$1,253 psf
LA NOUVELLE1.8 kmD11
NOVENA SUITES1.8 kmD11$2,034 psf
ONE LEICESTER1.8 kmD13$1,653 psf
ONE LYNWOOD1.8 kmD13$688 psf
NOVENA GARDENS1.8 kmD11
PARC ASTON1.8 kmD13$1,488 psf
CHERRYLOFT1.8 kmD8
PRISTINE HEIGHTS1.8 kmD8$1,572 psf
MYRA1.8 kmD13$2,262 psf
CHANCERY LODGE1.8 kmD11
EURO-ASIA PARK1.8 kmD13$1,621 psf
GENTLE VILLAS1.8 kmD11$1,494 psf
VILLA CHANCERY1.8 kmD11$2,015 psf
OPAL SUITES1.8 kmD12$1,505 psf
CITIGATE RESIDENCE1.8 kmD8$1,385 psf
PARC MONDRIAN1.8 kmD13$1,673 psf
THE CHANCERY RESIDENCE1.8 kmD11$941 psf
THOMSON EURO-ASIA1.8 kmD11$2,134 psf
LYNWOOD EIGHT1.8 kmD13$683 psf
THE POIZ RESIDENCES1.8 kmD13$1,867 psf
WOODSVILLE MANSIONS1.8 kmD13$1,317 psf
18 WOODSVILLE1.8 kmD13$1,697 psf
MONTCLAIR @ WHITLEY1.8 kmD11$882 psf
WOODSVILLE 281.9 kmD13$1,522 psf
BIRMINGHAM MANSIONS1.9 kmD11$1,779 psf
BLISS REGALIA1.9 kmD8$1,280 psf
EIGHT RIVERSUITES1.9 kmD12$1,643 psf
KENT RESIDENCES1.9 kmD8$1,391 psf
MAPLE LEAF ELITE 21.9 kmD8
VILLA DES FLORES1.9 kmD11$1,569 psf
KENTISH LODGE1.9 kmD8$1,179 psf
STRATA1.9 kmD11$1,847 psf
DUNSFOLD 181.9 kmD13$914 psf
KENTISH GREEN1.9 kmD8$1,195 psf
19531.9 kmD8$1,904 psf
BISHAN 81.9 kmD20$1,556 psf
OXFORD SUITES1.9 kmD8$1,573 psf
ADRIA1.9 kmD11$2,042 psf
COTSWOLD VILLAS1.9 kmD13$839 psf
BLOSSOMS @ WOODLEIGH1.9 kmD13$1,698 psf
SANT RITZ1.9 kmD13$1,608 psf
THE VENUE RESIDENCES1.9 kmD13$1,703 psf
CHANCERY GROVE2 kmD11
LION TOWERS2 kmD11$1,801 psf
RAFFLESIA CONDOMINIUM2 kmD20$1,399 psf
SENNETT RESIDENCE2 kmD13$1,663 psf
FYVE DERBYSHIRE2 kmD11$2,503 psf
MAPLE LEAF ELITE 12 kmD8
KENTISH COURT2 kmD8$1,198 psf
PARK COLONIAL2 kmD13$2,145 psf
GILSTEAD 682 kmD11
GILSTEAD MANSION2 kmD11$1,734 psf
JOOL SUITES2 kmD8$1,634 psf
SUITES 1232 kmD8$1,507 psf
DERBYSHIRE HEIGHTS2 kmD11$1,655 psf
LOFT @ RANGOON2 kmD8$1,482 psf
NEWTON SUITES2 kmD11$2,240 psf
PEPPERMINT GROVE2 kmD11

Family-Friendly Condos (3BR+ Available)

Condos near CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) with 3-bedroom or larger units suitable for families.

CondoDistanceDistrict
BOON TECK TOWER600mD12
DE ROYALE620mD12
D'MIRA630mD12
BOON TECK APARTMENTS640mD12
CASA FORTUNA640mD12
KINGSLEY MANSIONS670mD12
RAJAH TOWERS670mD12
SUMMER GREEN690mD12
NADIA MANSIONS710mD12

The private condos list ranked by distance to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh is sorted by walking-distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form — built around limited road grids, MRT alignment, and walkway connectivity — means actual walking distance can be 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. Each unit’s rated distance reflects this real-walking-distance computation.

Within the shortlist, individual private condos differ on (a) tenure type (mix of freehold, 999-year, and 99-year leasehold), (b) unit-type mix (studio / 1BR / 2BR / 3BR / 4BR), (c) MCST or S&CC fees (for condos vs HDB), and (d) age + facilities standard. The proximity-premium is one variable; the comprehensive evaluation needs all of these. Use the comparison tool to place 2–3 candidates side-by-side on price, PSF, yield, and walkability score.

Cross-reference the list against URA REALIS (for private condo transacted caveats) or the HDB resale portal (for HDB resale transactions) to verify recent per-unit transacted prices. The proximity-premium varies by district and demand cohort; well-connected RCR / OCR with strong upgrader demand tends to see the highest premium, while super-prime CCR sees a smaller relative premium because PSF is already high.

The distance-vs-price curve for Chij Secondary Toa Payoh typically follows a step-function: units 0–500m command the full premium (5–10% for MRT, 3–8% for schools), units 500m–1km command a partial premium (3–5%), and units 1km+ command little to no premium. For yield-focused buyers, the 500m–1km band can offer the best yield-to-price tradeoff — close enough for tenant-demand support but priced below the premium-floor 0–500m tier.

The 1km school-zone threshold is binary in regulatory terms (you either qualify for Phase 2C balloting advantage or you don’t), so for family-stage buyers the cliff is meaningful. For MRT-proximity there’s no equivalent binary threshold, but the walking-time-tolerance threshold typically sits around 8–10 minutes — buyers tolerate longer walks if the segment is otherwise compelling.

Within the shortlist, value-buyers should look for: (a) older private condos in the 500m–1km band with strong fundamentals (freehold tenure or good unit-mix) that are priced below the proximity-premium-floor adjacent stock; (b) private condos in projects where MCST or S&CC fees are lower than comparable proximity-tier stock; (c) units on lower floors in private condos with good orientation, where the floor-band discount partially offsets the proximity-premium. The price heatmap visualises district-level PSF concentration; cross-reference with the URA Property Price Index for cycle context.

FAQ

How many condos are near CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)?
58 condos within 1km and 251 within 2km.
How is the distance to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh computed?

Walking distance, not as-the-crow-flies. Singapore’s urban form means actual walking distance is typically 1.3–1.8x the straight-line distance. The list reflects real-walking computation, verified against the LTA MRT system map (for MRT) or Ministry of Education (for schools).

What is the typical proximity premium for Chij Secondary Toa Payoh?

School-zone proximity (within 1km catchment) typically commands 3–8% premium over outside-catchment units. The premium is highest near brand-name primary schools.

Does the primary school affect rental yield?

Yes. School-zone-proximate units attract longer-lease family tenants who prioritise schooling stability, supporting both rental rates and tenancy duration.

How does cooling-measure environment affect this list?

The post-April-2023 cooling-measure regime (foreigner ABSD 60%, SC second-property ABSD 20%, TDSR 55%) shapes demand-side composition across all districts. Proximity premium remains structural, but the absolute price level reflects the broader demand-supply equilibrium. See IRAS ABSD and the MAS TDSR explainer.

Where can I verify transacted prices for private condos in this list?

The official source is URA REALIS for private residential caveats. ShiokNest aggregates this data into per-project transacted history.

Should I always prioritise proximity to Chij Secondary Toa Payoh?

Honest answer: depends on holding horizon and buyer profile. For family-stage buyers, school-zone proximity is binary-valuable during the 6-year primary-school window. For MRT-proximity, daily commute quality compounds across the holding period. Yield-focused investors should run the ROI calculator with proximity-tier-specific yield assumptions.

Methodology & Sources

Numbers in this article reflect the latest available data and update as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.