Proximity to Newton MRT is one of the highest-leverage locational variables in the Singapore property market. MRT-proximity premium reflects daily-commute time savings, integrated with the broader transit network mapped on the LTA MRT system map. Singapore’s North-South, East-West, Circle, Downtown, Thomson-East Coast, and forthcoming Cross Island Line collectively serve approximately 200+ stations.
For private condo buyers in particular, proximity to Newton MRT 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: MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away. This private condos shortlist surfaces the developments closest to Newton MRT.
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.
- Station: Newton (North-South Line) \u{2014} Interchange
- Condos within 500m: 56
- Condos within 1km: 201
- Avg PSF nearby: $2,306 psf
Station Overview
Newton is a station on the North-South Line, serving as an interchange station. There are 56 condos within walking distance (500m) and 201 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Newton MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILSTEAD TWO | 140m | D11 | Freehold | 110 | $2,189 psf |
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | 140m | D11 | Freehold | 340 | $3,074 psf |
| NEWTON ONE | 160m | D11 | Freehold | 91 | $2,266 psf |
| THE HERMITAGE | 160m | D10 | Freehold | 32 | $1,949 psf |
| RISING SUITES | 180m | D10 | Freehold | 15 | $2,114 psf |
| SARKIES GARDENS | 180m | D10 | — | 21 | — |
| HMLET@PORTOFINO | 200m | D10 | — | 32 | — |
| SARKIES MANSIONS | 200m | D10 | — | 15 | — |
| TRILIGHT | 210m | D11 | Freehold | 205 | $2,254 psf |
| SCOTTS HIGHPARK | 220m | D9 | Freehold | 73 | $2,295 psf |
| SARKIES GREEN | 230m | D10 | — | 26 | — |
| GOODWOOD RESIDENCE | 240m | D10 | Freehold | 210 | $2,659 psf |
| GLOUCESTER MANSIONS | 260m | D11 | Freehold | 61 | $1,938 psf |
| MORIMASA GARDENS | 260m | D11 | Freehold | 38 | $1,669 psf |
| CHANCERY COURT | 270m | D11 | — | 136 | — |
| NEWTON 21 | 290m | D11 | Freehold | 69 | $2,111 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ EVELYN | 300m | D11 | Freehold | 208 | $2,245 psf |
| L'VIV | 310m | D11 | Freehold | 147 | $2,160 psf |
| SETIA RESIDENCES | 310m | D11 | Freehold | 24 | $2,031 psf |
| EVELYN MANSIONS | 320m | D11 | Freehold | 40 | $1,969 psf |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 320m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | 378 | $2,511 psf |
| ENCHANT?‰ | 340m | D11 | Freehold | 25 | $2,807 psf |
| NEWTON 18 | 350m | D11 | Freehold | 81 | $2,038 psf |
| REIGNWOOD HAMILTON SCOTTS | 350m | D9 | Freehold | 56 | $2,799 psf |
| 35 GILSTEAD | 370m | D11 | — | 70 | $2,543 psf |
| BALMORAL RESIDENCES | 370m | D10 | Freehold | 65 | $2,289 psf |
| 10 EVELYN | 380m | D11 | — | 56 | $2,633 psf |
| D'EVELYN | 380m | D11 | Freehold | 24 | $1,844 psf |
| THE ATELIER | 390m | D9 | Freehold | 120 | $2,684 psf |
| BALMORAL HEIGHTS | 400m | D10 | Freehold | 44 | $2,207 psf |
| NEWTON IMPERIAL | 400m | D11 | Freehold | 36 | $1,858 psf |
| THE TWINS | 400m | D10 | Freehold | 16 | $1,668 psf |
| BALMORAL PLAZA | 410m | D10 | Freehold | 7 | $1,627 psf |
| THREE BUCKLEY | 410m | D11 | Freehold | 11 | $1,519 psf |
| ROCHELLE AT NEWTON | 420m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | 129 | $1,783 psf |
| 26 NEWTON | 440m | D11 | — | 180 | $2,230 psf |
| 32 GILSTEAD | 440m | D11 | Freehold | 14 | $3,484 psf |
| GOODWOOD GARDENS | 440m | D10 | Freehold | 29 | $2,322 psf |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 450m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | 311 | $1,903 psf |
| DEANS PROPERTY CENTRE | 450m | D9 | — | — | — |
| BUCKLEY RESIDENCE | 460m | D11 | Freehold | 13 | $1,965 psf |
| CHANCERY CORNER | 460m | D11 | — | 7 | — |
| NEWTON EDGE | 460m | D9 | Freehold | 103 | $1,930 psf |
| ORCHARD SCOTTS | 460m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2001 | 387 | $1,753 psf |
| SANCTUARY@NEWTON | 460m | D11 | Freehold | 38 | $2,701 psf |
| SUI GENERIS | 460m | D10 | Freehold | 40 | $2,355 psf |
| SUITES @ CAIRNHILL | 460m | D9 | — | 48 | — |
| THE BALMORAL SPRING | 460m | D10 | Freehold | 27 | $2,180 psf |
| BALMORAL PLACE | 470m | D10 | — | 28 | — |
| CHANCERY ESQUIRE | 470m | D11 | Freehold | 31 | $1,905 psf |
| MIRO | 480m | D11 | Freehold | 85 | $1,586 psf |
| GILSTEAD 38 | 490m | D11 | Freehold | 23 | $1,601 psf |
| SUITES @ NEWTON | 490m | D11 | Freehold | 67 | $1,916 psf |
| SUITES @ SURREY | 490m | D11 | Freehold | 20 | $1,879 psf |
| GOODWOOD GRAND | 500m | D10 | Freehold | 65 | $2,554 psf |
| THE LINC | 500m | D11 | Freehold | 51 | $2,030 psf |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Newton MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALMORAL CREST | 510m | D10 | Freehold | $1,930 psf |
| GILSTEAD BROOKS | 510m | D11 | Freehold | $1,181 psf |
| METRORESIDENCES NEWTON | 510m | D11 | — | — |
| THE LINCOLN RESIDENCES | 510m | D11 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| THE SCOTTS TOWER | 510m | D9 | 103 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | $2,075 psf |
| CASA NOVACREST | 520m | D9 | Freehold | $1,886 psf |
| IRIDIUM | 520m | D11 | Freehold | $1,792 psf |
| SURREY COURT | 520m | D11 | — | — |
| THE SENTINEL | 520m | D11 | — | — |
| BUCKLEY CLASSIQUE | 530m | D11 | Freehold | $2,092 psf |
| CITYVISTA RESIDENCES | 530m | D9 | Freehold | $2,011 psf |
| THE CAIRNHILL | 530m | D9 | — | — |
| THE VERMONT ON CAIRNHILL | 530m | D9 | Freehold | $2,401 psf |
| TRENDALE TOWER | 530m | D9 | — | — |
| VILLAS @ GILSTEAD | 540m | D11 | Freehold | $763 psf |
| BALMORAL GATE | 550m | D10 | Freehold | $2,153 psf |
| GILSTEAD COURT | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $1,897 psf |
| NEWTON LODGE | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $1,631 psf |
| CASA MELWANI | 570m | D11 | — | — |
| SCOTTS 28 | 570m | D9 | Freehold | $2,285 psf |
| THE EDGE ON CAIRNHILL | 570m | D9 | Freehold | $2,305 psf |
| VISIN APARTMENTS | 570m | D11 | — | — |
| PARK INFINIA AT WEE NAM | 580m | D11 | Freehold | $2,313 psf |
| THE LINCOLN MODERN | 580m | D11 | Freehold | $1,760 psf |
| VIDA | 580m | D9 | Freehold | $2,113 psf |
| CAIRNHILL 16 | 590m | D9 | Freehold | $2,868 psf |
| FIVE CHANCERY | 590m | D11 | Freehold | $1,097 psf |
| GENTLE REFLECTIONS | 590m | D11 | Freehold | $1,146 psf |
| KLIMT CAIRNHILL | 590m | D9 | Freehold | $3,553 psf |
| THE ARMADALE | 590m | D11 | Freehold | $1,749 psf |
| THE GILSTEAD | 590m | D11 | — | — |
| VOLARI | 590m | D10 | Freehold | $2,383 psf |
| BALMORAL TOWER | 600m | D10 | — | — |
| BUCKLEY 18 | 600m | D11 | Freehold | $1,862 psf |
| NEWTON GEMS | 600m | D11 | — | — |
| BALMORAL POINT | 620m | D10 | Freehold | $1,754 psf |
| PEPPERMINT GROVE | 620m | D11 | — | — |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL I | 620m | D9 | Freehold | $2,058 psf |
| VENTUNO BALMORAL | 620m | D10 | Freehold | $1,853 psf |
| CAIRNHILL RESIDENCES | 630m | D9 | Freehold | $2,492 psf |
| CHANCERY PARK | 630m | D11 | Freehold | $1,767 psf |
| LINCOLN SUITES | 630m | D11 | Freehold | $2,189 psf |
| RICH MANSIONS | 630m | D10 | Freehold | $1,707 psf |
| THE PEAK @ CAIRNHILL II | 630m | D9 | Freehold | $2,110 psf |
| GILSTEAD 68 | 640m | D11 | — | — |
| NEWTON SUITES | 640m | D11 | Freehold | $2,240 psf |
| PARC CENTENNIAL | 640m | D9 | Freehold | $1,600 psf |
| ROSEVALE | 640m | D11 | Freehold | $1,805 psf |
| CASA CAIRNHILL | 650m | D9 | Freehold | $2,180 psf |
| SURREY 21 | 650m | D11 | — | — |
| BALMORAL 8 | 660m | D10 | Freehold | $2,054 psf |
| BARKER VILLE | 660m | D11 | Freehold | $904 psf |
| HIGH POINT | 660m | D9 | — | — |
| THE SPINNAKER | 660m | D11 | Freehold | $1,717 psf |
| MARTINA MANSIONS | 670m | D10 | Freehold | $2,350 psf |
| GILSTEAD MANSION | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $1,734 psf |
| SLOANE RESIDENCES | 680m | D10 | Freehold | $2,903 psf |
| THE PRINCETON | 680m | D10 | Freehold | $1,943 psf |
| THE PROMONT | 680m | D9 | Freehold | $2,155 psf |
| THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES SINGAPORE CAIRNHILL | 680m | D9 | Freehold | $4,152 psf |
| BALMORAL LUCK | 700m | D10 | — | — |
| BELMOND GREEN | 700m | D10 | Freehold | $2,356 psf |
| CAVENAGH COURT | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $1,867 psf |
| CAVENAGH HOUSE | 710m | D9 | Freehold | $1,900 psf |
| DRAYCOTT EIGHT | 710m | D10 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $2,062 psf |
| ELIZABETH HEIGHTS | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $1,998 psf |
| HILLTOPS | 720m | D9 | Freehold | $3,337 psf |
| TEN @ SUFFOLK | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $1,664 psf |
| TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS | 720m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1977 | $1,057 psf |
| ALBA | 730m | D9 | Freehold | $3,160 psf |
| PALM SPRING | 730m | D10 | Freehold | $2,159 psf |
| PERFECT TEN | 730m | D10 | Freehold | $3,060 psf |
| THE OLIV | 730m | D10 | Freehold | $2,278 psf |
| VIVA | 730m | D11 | Freehold | $2,501 psf |
| SUFFOLK PREMIER | 740m | D11 | Freehold | $1,675 psf |
| LUCIDA | 750m | D11 | Freehold | $1,625 psf |
| FERRELL RESIDENCES | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $2,052 psf |
| THE HYDE | 780m | D10 | Freehold | $3,001 psf |
| CAIRNHILL ASTORIA | 790m | D9 | Freehold | $1,859 psf |
| OAKWOOD STUDIOS SINGAPORE | 790m | D9 | — | — |
| HELIOS RESIDENCES | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $2,379 psf |
| THE DRAYCOTT | 800m | D10 | Freehold | $2,132 psf |
| ASIMONT VILLAS | 810m | D11 | — | — |
| EDEN | 810m | D10 | Freehold | $5,040 psf |
| RHAPSODY ON MOUNT ELIZABETH | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| THE LIGHT @ CAIRNHILL | 820m | D9 | Freehold | $2,266 psf |
| HALLMARK RESIDENCES | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $2,055 psf |
| PINE SPRINGS | 830m | D10 | — | — |
| WING ON LIFE GARDEN | 830m | D10 | Freehold | $2,341 psf |
| BARKER 9 | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $1,026 psf |
| CAVENAGH FORTUNA | 840m | D9 | — | — |
| PASADENA | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $929 psf |
| CAIRNHILL PLAZA | 850m | D9 | Freehold | $1,889 psf |
| DERBYSHIRE HEIGHTS | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $1,655 psf |
| ELIZABETH TOWER | 860m | D9 | Freehold | $1,884 psf |
| LION TOWERS | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $1,801 psf |
| MOUNT ROSIE VILLAS | 860m | D11 | — | — |
| NOVENA GARDENS | 860m | D11 | — | — |
| STRATA | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $1,847 psf |
| THREE BALMORAL | 860m | D10 | Freehold | $2,050 psf |
| BIRMINGHAM MANSIONS | 870m | D11 | Freehold | $1,779 psf |
| LOTUS AT BARKER | 870m | D11 | — | — |
| KENG LEE VIEW | 880m | D8 | Freehold | $1,586 psf |
| THE RESIDENCES AT BARKER | 880m | D11 | — | $2,161 psf |
| THOMSON EURO-ASIA | 880m | D11 | Freehold | $2,134 psf |
| 6 DERBYSHIRE | 890m | D11 | — | $2,119 psf |
| FYVE DERBYSHIRE | 890m | D11 | Freehold | $2,503 psf |
| SPRING RESIDENCES | 890m | D10 | — | — |
| TREASURE ON BALMORAL | 890m | D10 | Freehold | $2,541 psf |
| EWE BOON REGENT | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $1,862 psf |
| GISBORNE LIGHT | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $1,698 psf |
| J C DRAYCOTT | 900m | D10 | Freehold | $2,149 psf |
| NOVENA REGENCY | 900m | D11 | Freehold | $1,729 psf |
| CAIRNHILL CREST | 910m | D9 | Freehold | $2,191 psf |
| CAVENAGH LODGE | 910m | D9 | — | — |
| GENTLE VILLAS | 910m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | $1,494 psf |
| GOLDHILL GARDENS | 910m | D11 | Freehold | $2,330 psf |
| GOLDHILL TOWERS | 910m | D11 | Freehold | $2,226 psf |
| HONOLULU TOWER | 910m | D10 | Freehold | $1,855 psf |
| ONE BALMORAL | 910m | D10 | Freehold | $2,545 psf |
| THE MERLOT | 910m | D8 | Freehold | $1,386 psf |
| BARKER TERRACES | 920m | D11 | — | — |
| BELLERIVE | 920m | D10 | Freehold | $2,007 psf |
| KIM SIA COURT | 920m | D9 | Freehold | $2,088 psf |
| KING'S COURT | 920m | D8 | Freehold | $1,015 psf |
| ONE DRAYCOTT | 920m | D10 | Freehold | $3,184 psf |
| MONTROSE TERRACE | 930m | D11 | — | — |
| NOVENA SUITES | 930m | D11 | Freehold | $2,034 psf |
| RESIDENCES AT EMERALD HILL | 940m | D9 | Freehold | $2,335 psf |
| HILLS APARTMENT | 950m | D11 | Freehold | $1,832 psf |
| TAN CHIN TUAN MANSION | 950m | D9 | — | — |
| THE ARC AT DRAYCOTT | 950m | D10 | Freehold | $2,564 psf |
| ADRIA | 960m | D11 | Freehold | $2,042 psf |
| JUNIPER HILL | 960m | D10 | Freehold | $2,849 psf |
| MERA SPRINGS | 960m | D8 | Freehold | $1,807 psf |
| GOLDHILL GARDEN | 970m | D11 | Freehold | $2,688 psf |
| THE HUNTINGTON | 970m | D11 | Freehold | $1,929 psf |
| 111 EMERALD HILL | 980m | D9 | Freehold | $2,318 psf |
| EMERALD APARTMENTS | 980m | D9 | — | — |
| MOUNT ROSIE GARDEN | 980m | D11 | Freehold | $1,595 psf |
| CYAN | 990m | D10 | Freehold | $2,478 psf |
| PINETREE CONDOMINIUM | 990m | D10 | Freehold | $1,860 psf |
| ROSIE VIEW | 990m | D11 | Freehold | $2,642 psf |
| ARDMORE PARK | 1 km | D10 | Freehold | $3,978 psf |
| RICHMOND PARK | 1 km | D9 | Freehold | $3,062 psf |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Newton MRT 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 Newton MRT 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 Newton MRT?
What is the average PSF near Newton MRT?
How is the distance to Newton MRT 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 Newton MRT?
MRT-proximity premium typically runs 5–10% over equivalent units 1km+ away, varying by district and segment.
Does the MRT station affect rental yield?
Yes. MRT-proximate units rent at a 5–10% premium to equivalent further-away units, with shorter letting cycles. This typically improves gross yield by 20–40 basis points.
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 Newton MRT?
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.
- Distances calculated using haversine formula.
- Transaction data from URA REALIS.
Outlier-resistant medians anchor every PSF figure shown above. Volume counts are exact transaction tallies, not estimates.