Proximity to Novena 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 Novena 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 Novena 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: Novena (North-South Line)
- Condos within 500m: 44
- Condos within 1km: 223
- Avg PSF nearby: $1,976 psf
Station Overview
Novena is a station on the North-South Line. There are 44 condos within walking distance (500m) and 223 within 1km.
Condos Within 500m (Walking Distance)
These condos are within a comfortable 5–7 minute walk of Novena MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 180m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 417 | $1,970 psf |
| NOVENA SUITES | 190m | D11 | Freehold | 92 | $2,034 psf |
| NOVENA GARDENS | 210m | D11 | — | 12 | — |
| THE HUNTINGTON | 240m | D11 | Freehold | 42 | $1,929 psf |
| NEU AT NOVENA | 250m | D11 | Freehold | 87 | $2,644 psf |
| NOVENA REGENCY | 270m | D11 | Freehold | 55 | $1,729 psf |
| THOMSON EURO-ASIA | 270m | D11 | Freehold | 136 | $2,134 psf |
| APLETON VIEW | 280m | D11 | Freehold | 37 | $1,876 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ NOVENA | 290m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2000 | — | $1,687 psf |
| BIRMINGHAM MANSIONS | 320m | D11 | Freehold | 65 | $1,779 psf |
| CITY EDGE | 320m | D11 | Freehold | 49 | $1,804 psf |
| NEWTON SUITES | 340m | D11 | Freehold | 118 | $2,240 psf |
| NOVENA COURT | 340m | D11 | Freehold | 12 | $1,513 psf |
| THE SPRINGS | 340m | D11 | Freehold | 62 | $1,902 psf |
| STRATA | 350m | D11 | Freehold | 100 | $1,847 psf |
| LA MAISON | 360m | D11 | Freehold | 24 | $1,859 psf |
| PEPPERMINT GROVE | 360m | D11 | — | 15 | — |
| GILSTEAD 68 | 370m | D11 | — | 9 | — |
| MULBERRY TREE | 370m | D11 | Freehold | 32 | $1,741 psf |
| 1 MOULMEIN RISE | 380m | D11 | — | 50 | $2,098 psf |
| NOVENA HILL | 380m | D11 | Freehold | 14 | $1,623 psf |
| BUCKLEY 18 | 390m | D11 | Freehold | 49 | $1,862 psf |
| LINCOLN SUITES | 390m | D11 | Freehold | 175 | $2,189 psf |
| NEWTON GEMS | 390m | D11 | — | 190 | — |
| ENG AUN MANSION | 410m | D11 | Freehold | 10 | $1,404 psf |
| GENTLE VILLAS | 420m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1993 | 71 | $1,494 psf |
| GILSTEAD MANSION | 420m | D11 | Freehold | 3 | $1,734 psf |
| LA NOUVELLE | 430m | D11 | — | 9 | — |
| NEWTON LODGE | 430m | D11 | Freehold | 16 | $1,631 psf |
| ENG AUN PARK | 450m | D11 | Freehold | — | $2,820 psf |
| LION TOWERS | 450m | D11 | Freehold | 52 | $1,801 psf |
| MOULMEIN STUDIOS | 450m | D11 | — | 13 | — |
| THE ARMADALE | 450m | D11 | Freehold | 43 | $1,749 psf |
| THE GILSTEAD | 450m | D11 | — | — | — |
| NOVENA LODGE | 470m | D11 | Freehold | 66 | $1,872 psf |
| BUCKLEY CLASSIQUE | 480m | D11 | Freehold | 64 | $2,092 psf |
| CASA MELWANI | 480m | D11 | — | 8 | — |
| IKIGAI | 480m | D11 | Freehold | 16 | $2,231 psf |
| ST RESIDENCES NOVENA | 480m | D11 | — | 16 | — |
| ONE AKYAB | 490m | D11 | Freehold | 19 | $1,301 psf |
| ROSEVALE | 490m | D11 | Freehold | 32 | $1,805 psf |
| THOMSON VALE | 490m | D11 | — | 10 | — |
| FYVE DERBYSHIRE | 500m | D11 | Freehold | 71 | $2,503 psf |
| THE SENTINEL | 500m | D11 | — | 14 | — |
Condos Within 500m\u{2013}1km
These condos are within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride from Novena MRT.
| Condo | Distance | District | Tenure | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERBYSHIRE HEIGHTS | 510m | D11 | Freehold | $1,655 psf |
| METRORESIDENCES NEWTON | 510m | D11 | — | — |
| SUITES @ NEWTON | 510m | D11 | Freehold | $1,916 psf |
| SUITES @ SURREY | 510m | D11 | Freehold | $1,879 psf |
| SURREY 21 | 510m | D11 | — | — |
| VISIN APARTMENTS | 510m | D11 | — | — |
| ADRIA | 520m | D11 | Freehold | $2,042 psf |
| BUCKLEY RESIDENCE | 520m | D11 | Freehold | $1,965 psf |
| PASTORAL VIEW | 520m | D11 | — | — |
| PINNACLE 16 | 520m | D12 | Freehold | $1,588 psf |
| THE THOMSON DUPLEX | 520m | D11 | — | — |
| ZEDGE | 520m | D11 | Freehold | $1,716 psf |
| GILSTEAD COURT | 530m | D11 | Freehold | $1,897 psf |
| VIVA | 530m | D11 | Freehold | $2,501 psf |
| ALEGRIA | 540m | D11 | Freehold | $1,573 psf |
| SURREY COURT | 540m | D11 | — | — |
| BASSEIN COURT | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $1,453 psf |
| SANCTUARY@NEWTON | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $2,701 psf |
| VILLAS @ GILSTEAD | 550m | D11 | Freehold | $763 psf |
| CASA IRRAWADDY | 560m | D12 | Freehold | $1,640 psf |
| 6 DERBYSHIRE | 570m | D11 | — | $2,119 psf |
| THE LINCOLN MODERN | 570m | D11 | Freehold | $1,760 psf |
| 26 NEWTON | 580m | D11 | — | $2,230 psf |
| 8 BASSEIN | 580m | D11 | — | $1,785 psf |
| GILSTEAD 38 | 580m | D11 | Freehold | $1,601 psf |
| IRESIDENCES | 580m | D12 | Freehold | $1,632 psf |
| THE LINCOLN RESIDENCES | 580m | D11 | Freehold | $2,098 psf |
| THREE BUCKLEY | 580m | D11 | Freehold | $1,519 psf |
| AMANINDA | 590m | D11 | Freehold | $1,662 psf |
| 10 EVELYN | 600m | D11 | — | $2,633 psf |
| GENTLE REFLECTIONS | 600m | D11 | Freehold | $1,146 psf |
| M21 | 600m | D11 | Freehold | $1,623 psf |
| PASADENA | 600m | D11 | Freehold | $929 psf |
| THE CENTRIO | 600m | D12 | Freehold | $1,616 psf |
| 32 GILSTEAD | 610m | D11 | Freehold | $3,484 psf |
| IRIDIUM | 610m | D11 | Freehold | $1,792 psf |
| SUITES @ SHREWSBURY | 610m | D11 | Freehold | $1,921 psf |
| D'EVELYN | 620m | D11 | Freehold | $1,844 psf |
| DOMUS | 620m | D12 | Freehold | $1,725 psf |
| NEWTON IMPERIAL | 630m | D11 | Freehold | $1,858 psf |
| THE ANSLEY | 630m | D11 | Freehold | $1,786 psf |
| ENCHANT?‰ | 640m | D11 | Freehold | $2,807 psf |
| GILSTEAD BROOKS | 650m | D11 | Freehold | $1,181 psf |
| LUCIDA | 650m | D11 | Freehold | $1,625 psf |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | 650m | D11 | Freehold | $2,489 psf |
| TEN @ SUFFOLK | 650m | D11 | Freehold | $1,664 psf |
| THE MARQUE @ IRRAWADDY | 650m | D12 | Freehold | $1,537 psf |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 660m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,903 psf |
| MANDALAY TOWERS | 660m | D11 | Freehold | $1,269 psf |
| PARK INFINIA AT WEE NAM | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $2,313 psf |
| PAVILION 11 | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $1,924 psf |
| SETIA RESIDENCES | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $2,031 psf |
| THE LINC | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $2,030 psf |
| TREASURE LOFT | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $1,378 psf |
| VILLA CHANCERY | 670m | D11 | Freehold | $2,015 psf |
| LE SHANTIER | 680m | D12 | Freehold | $1,338 psf |
| L'VIV | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $2,160 psf |
| RESIDENCES @ EVELYN | 680m | D11 | Freehold | $2,245 psf |
| THE COMPASS AT CHANCERY | 680m | D11 | — | — |
| EVELYN MANSIONS | 690m | D11 | Freehold | $1,969 psf |
| D' IXORAS | 700m | D11 | Freehold | $1,502 psf |
| KING'S COURT | 700m | D8 | Freehold | $1,015 psf |
| MERA SPRINGS | 700m | D8 | Freehold | $1,807 psf |
| SHAN GATE APARTMENTS | 700m | D12 | Freehold | $1,358 psf |
| SUFFOLK PREMIER | 700m | D11 | Freehold | $1,675 psf |
| THE SPINNAKER | 700m | D11 | Freehold | $1,717 psf |
| EASTPAC BUILDING | 710m | D12 | Freehold | $1,010 psf |
| MANDALAY MANSION | 710m | D11 | Freehold | $1,221 psf |
| MOULMEIN COURT | 710m | D11 | Freehold | $1,548 psf |
| NEWTON 21 | 720m | D11 | Freehold | $2,111 psf |
| ONE DUSUN RESIDENCES | 730m | D12 | Freehold | $1,717 psf |
| WAI WING CENTRE | 730m | D12 | — | — |
| MIRO | 740m | D11 | Freehold | $1,586 psf |
| NEWTON 18 | 740m | D11 | Freehold | $2,038 psf |
| THE MERLOT | 740m | D8 | Freehold | $1,386 psf |
| 35 GILSTEAD | 750m | D11 | — | $2,543 psf |
| KENG LEE VIEW | 750m | D8 | Freehold | $1,586 psf |
| ROCHELLE AT NEWTON | 750m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2008 | $1,783 psf |
| CHANCERY HILL VILLAS | 760m | D11 | Freehold | $808 psf |
| MINBU COURT | 760m | D11 | Freehold | $1,420 psf |
| MINBU VILLA | 760m | D11 | Freehold | $1,263 psf |
| MORIMASA GARDENS | 760m | D11 | Freehold | $1,669 psf |
| 368 THOMSON | 770m | D11 | — | $1,825 psf |
| 8 RAJA | 770m | D12 | — | $1,283 psf |
| CHANCERY GROVE | 770m | D11 | — | — |
| NOVA 48 | 770m | D12 | Freehold | $1,708 psf |
| THE BELLEFORTE | 770m | D12 | Freehold | $1,453 psf |
| THE CHANCERY RESIDENCE | 770m | D11 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2004 | $941 psf |
| THE CITRINE | 770m | D12 | Freehold | $1,494 psf |
| VIIO @ BALESTIER | 770m | D12 | Freehold | $1,802 psf |
| ESPANA | 780m | D11 | — | — |
| MANDALE HEIGHTS | 780m | D11 | Freehold | $1,534 psf |
| MONVILLE MANSIONS | 780m | D12 | Freehold | $1,133 psf |
| NOVA 88 | 780m | D12 | Freehold | $1,502 psf |
| MONTEBLEU | 790m | D11 | Freehold | $1,806 psf |
| TRILIGHT | 790m | D11 | Freehold | $2,254 psf |
| GALLERY FIFTEEN | 800m | D12 | Freehold | $1,302 psf |
| GLOBAL VILLE | 800m | D12 | Freehold | $1,381 psf |
| LEONG HIN BUILDING | 800m | D12 | — | — |
| MEDGE | 800m | D11 | Freehold | $1,660 psf |
| PARC CENTENNIAL | 800m | D9 | Freehold | $1,600 psf |
| CHANCERY PARK | 810m | D11 | Freehold | $1,767 psf |
| BARKER VILLE | 820m | D11 | Freehold | $904 psf |
| CHANCERY CORNER | 820m | D11 | — | — |
| CHANCERY COURT | 820m | D11 | — | — |
| GAIA | 820m | D12 | Freehold | $1,587 psf |
| MOUNT ROSIE VILLAS | 820m | D11 | — | — |
| THE AXIS | 820m | D11 | Freehold | $1,620 psf |
| D'CAMBRIDGE | 830m | D8 | Freehold | $1,330 psf |
| FIVE CHANCERY | 830m | D11 | Freehold | $1,097 psf |
| 70@TRURO | 840m | D8 | — | — |
| GLOUCESTER MANSIONS | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $1,938 psf |
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | 840m | D11 | Freehold | $3,074 psf |
| THE TIER | 840m | D12 | Freehold | $1,529 psf |
| VILLA CHANCERITA | 840m | D11 | — | — |
| VISTA RESIDENCES | 840m | D12 | Freehold | $1,872 psf |
| ASCENT @ 456 | 850m | D12 | Freehold | $1,478 psf |
| DE PARADISO | 850m | D12 | Freehold | $1,414 psf |
| GILSTEAD TWO | 850m | D11 | Freehold | $2,189 psf |
| MONARCHY APARTMENTS | 850m | D11 | Freehold | $1,247 psf |
| MONTROSE TERRACE | 850m | D11 | — | — |
| PUBLIC MANSION | 850m | D12 | Freehold | $1,084 psf |
| CHANCERY LODGE | 860m | D11 | — | — |
| LOTUS AT BARKER | 860m | D11 | — | — |
| NEW COURT | 860m | D12 | Freehold | $1,337 psf |
| NEWTON EDGE | 860m | D9 | Freehold | $1,930 psf |
| NEWTON ONE | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $2,266 psf |
| TAN TONG MENG TOWER | 860m | D11 | Freehold | $1,188 psf |
| BELMONDO VIEW | 870m | D12 | Freehold | $1,466 psf |
| ECOVILLE | 870m | D12 | Freehold | $1,578 psf |
| GIFFARD MANSIONS | 870m | D12 | Freehold | $1,140 psf |
| CHANCERY ESQUIRE | 880m | D11 | Freehold | $1,905 psf |
| CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE | 890m | D8 | Freehold | $1,483 psf |
| CHELSEA GROVE | 890m | D12 | Freehold | $1,293 psf |
| THE ATELIER | 890m | D9 | Freehold | $2,684 psf |
| AVA TOWERS | 900m | D12 | Freehold | $1,414 psf |
| CITYSCAPE @FARRER PARK | 900m | D8 | Freehold | $1,559 psf |
| SKYSUITES17 | 900m | D12 | Freehold | $1,796 psf |
| VILLA DES FLORES | 900m | D11 | Freehold | $1,569 psf |
| CARLISLE COURT | 910m | D8 | — | — |
| CARLYX GREEN | 910m | D8 | Freehold | $1,560 psf |
| CARLYX RESIDENCE | 910m | D8 | Freehold | $1,270 psf |
| KENG LEE COURT | 910m | D8 | Freehold | $1,504 psf |
| THE WHITLEY RESIDENCES | 910m | D11 | Freehold | $840 psf |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 920m | D9 | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,511 psf |
| THE ARTE | 920m | D12 | Freehold | $1,695 psf |
| THE URBANITE | 920m | D8 | Freehold | $1,503 psf |
| BALESTIER PLAZA | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,163 psf |
| BARKER TERRACES | 930m | D11 | — | — |
| CITY SUITES | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,583 psf |
| CUBE 8 | 930m | D11 | Freehold | $1,758 psf |
| PAPILLON | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,447 psf |
| ROSIE VIEW | 930m | D11 | Freehold | $2,642 psf |
| SCENIC HEIGHTS | 930m | D12 | Freehold | $1,482 psf |
| WHITLEYVILLE | 930m | D11 | Freehold | $1,544 psf |
| BALESTIER POINT | 940m | D12 | Freehold | $1,180 psf |
| MERGUI MANSIONS | 940m | D8 | — | — |
| THE MEZZO | 940m | D12 | Freehold | $1,548 psf |
| THE VERVE | 940m | D12 | Freehold | $1,384 psf |
| ASIMONT VILLAS | 950m | D11 | — | — |
| FORTE SUITES | 950m | D8 | Freehold | $1,827 psf |
| NADIA MANSIONS | 950m | D12 | Freehold | $1,187 psf |
| VA RESIDENCES | 950m | D12 | Freehold | $1,505 psf |
| VANADIUM | 950m | D8 | Freehold | $1,480 psf |
| ROCCA BALESTIER | 960m | D12 | Freehold | $1,415 psf |
| BRISTOL LODGE | 970m | D8 | Freehold | $1,385 psf |
| HERTFORD COLLECTION | 970m | D8 | Freehold | $1,377 psf |
| PRISTINE HEIGHTS | 970m | D8 | Freehold | $1,572 psf |
| RAJAH TOWERS | 970m | D12 | Freehold | $1,275 psf |
| RANGOON VIEW | 970m | D8 | Freehold | $1,057 psf |
| BIRCHWOOD MANSIONS | 980m | D12 | Freehold | $1,301 psf |
| CLYDES RESIDENCE | 980m | D8 | Freehold | $1,441 psf |
| MONTCLAIR @ WHITLEY | 980m | D11 | Freehold | $882 psf |
| SHAW PLAZA - TWIN HEIGHTS | 980m | D12 | Freehold | $1,471 psf |
| SUMMER GREEN | 980m | D12 | Freehold | $1,287 psf |
| VICTORY POINT | 980m | D12 | — | — |
| WHITLEY VILLAS | 980m | D11 | Freehold | $1,253 psf |
| HERTFORD MANSION | 990m | D8 | Freehold | $1,378 psf |
| COLIWOO BALESTIER 320 | 1 km | D12 | — | — |
The private condos list ranked by distance to Novena 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 Novena 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 Novena MRT?
What is the average PSF near Novena MRT?
How is the distance to Novena 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 Novena 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 Novena 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.