Newton Gems
Newton Gems is a condominium located in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson), part of the Core Central Region (CCR). The development was completed in 2004 and comprises 190 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records.
Overview & Key Facts
NEWTON GEMS is a condominium at NEWTON ROAD in District 11 (CCR), developed by THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO LTD, comprising 190 units, completed in 2004.
Location & Connectivity
NEWTON GEMS is approximately 390m from Novena MRT station, with 7 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novena | North-South Line | 390m |
| Newton | North-South Line | 600m |
| Newton | Downtown Line | 600m |
| Mount Pleasant | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.3 km |
| Little India | North-East Line | 1.5 km |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 1.5 km |
Schools & Education
16 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 510m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 540m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 650m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 770m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 780m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 950m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.4 km |
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | $3,236 psf | 180 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,979 psf | 96 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,909 psf | 74 |
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: mrt-walkable commuters, p1 school balloting families, international school families and long-term hold (10+ yr). Located ~389m from Novena MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
yield-focused investors, foreign / absd-aware buyers and cpf-only buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
freehold / generational hold should probably look elsewhere. Freehold tenure makes this a candidate for multi-generation transfer with no lease-decay drag.
Verdict
NEWTON GEMS is a development in District 11 (CCR), with 190 units.
Explore the full NEWTON GEMS dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing NEWTON GEMS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (700m away)
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.4 km away)
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.5 km away)
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Sources & Next Steps
- NEWTON GEMS Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) — District 11 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 0 transactions
- Rental data: 589 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.