The Huntington
Overview & Key Facts
The Huntington sits quietly on Moulmein Road in District 11, a short stroll from Novena MRT and the sprawling medical belt that has come to define this corner of the CCR. Completed in 2000 by Keng Seng Pte Ltd, the development comprises just 42 units across a single 15-storey tower — a boutique scale that stands in deliberate contrast to the mega-condos and hospital towers that now dominate the surrounding skyline. Freehold status anchors its long-term value proposition in a district where 99-year leasehold projects have steadily encroached.
The Huntington’s compact footprint translates into a tight-knit resident community and low maintenance-fee pooling — a trade-off buyers should weigh carefully. Facilities are modest relative to newer launches, but the development’s enduring draw is straightforward: freehold tenure, sub-300m walking distance to Novena MRT, and an established address in one of Singapore’s most active rental catchment zones. With 77 rental transactions against just 42 units, the rental-to-unit ratio of 1.83x is exceptional and reflects sustained occupancy demand from medical professionals, expatriates, and Novena-area workers.
At around $1,894–$1,997 PSF over the past year, The Huntington occupies a credible mid-range position in D11 — priced above ageing 99-year leasehold peers like Soleil@Sinaran while sitting well below the premium commanded by more recently launched freehold projects along Dunearn and Bukit Timah corridors. For buyers seeking genuine CCR freehold exposure without stretching to $3,000 PSF, The Huntington remains a quietly competitive option.
Location & Connectivity
Moulmein Road is one of Singapore’s most strategically positioned residential streets — flanked to the north by Newton’s landed enclave and to the south by the Novena medical hub. The Huntington sits at 190 Moulmein Road, placing it 0.24 km from Novena MRT on the North-South Line and under 1 km from Newton interchange (NS/DT). This dual-MRT proximity is unusual even by CCR standards: few freehold developments in Singapore can claim to be within comfortable walking distance of two separate MRT stations on different lines.
The Novena medical corridor is a defining feature of this address. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and the dense cluster of specialist clinics along Irrawaddy Road are all within a 10–15 minute walk. This proximity drives consistent rental demand from medical professionals, visiting patients, and healthcare workers — a demand base that is largely recession-resistant. Royal Square @ Novena and Square 2 offer retail, dining, and a supermarket for daily errands. The Velocity@Novena mall (sports retail, food) is directly above Novena MRT.
For families, the school cluster around Moulmein Road is genuinely strong for a non-prime estate. CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) is 0.41 km away, St Margaret’s Primary and Secondary are within 0.66 km, and Singapore Chinese Girls’ School sits 1.04 km away. St Joseph’s Institution and Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) round out a Catholic and independent-school corridor that families actively factor into their purchase decisions. For drivers, the CTE entrance near Thomson Road and the PIE link put Orchard Road within 10 minutes and the CBD within 20.
Schools & Education
2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | primary | Within 1 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | secondary | Within 1 km |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | primary | ~1.0 km |
| St. Joseph's Institution | secondary | ~1.1 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | primary | ~1.2 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | primary | ~1.4 km |
| New Town Primary School | primary | ~1.4 km |
Facilities
The Huntington’s facilities reflect its 2000 vintage and 42-unit scale: a swimming pool, BBQ pavilion, and 24-hour security form the core offering. Landscaping is mature and well-maintained — the tropical resort aesthetic of the early 2000s has aged into genuinely lush greenery rather than the manicured minimalism of newer launches. Maintenance standards reported by residents are consistently described as attentive, with the small MCST allowing faster decision-making than in larger developments. The gym, while compact, covers daily fitness needs without requiring a trip to an external facility.
“The Huntington has that quiet, well-kept feeling you only get in smaller boutique condos — the pool area is never crowded, facilities are always clean, and you actually get to know your neighbours. It’s the opposite of anonymous tower living.”
Buyers should calibrate expectations accordingly. The Huntington is not a facilities-led purchase — there is no tennis court, no clubhouse function room, no indoor gym with heavy equipment. What it does offer is exclusivity of use: at 42 units, the pool and common areas are effectively private for residents. For buyers who value quiet, uncontested access to amenities over a long feature list, this trade-off is a genuine positive. Those seeking hotel-resort facilities should look at larger D11 projects with the budget and scale to support them.
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 3 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $2,070,000 to $2,300,000, averaging $2,150,000.
Rents range from $3,000 to $7,500 per month across 77 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 2.7%.
Price Appreciation
From 2022 to 2025, the average PSF has appreciated by 5.4% (from $1,894 to $1,997 psf).
Neighbourhood Comparison
Within the D11 freehold stack, The Huntington sits in a distinct price band. Pullman Residences Newton ($3,074 PSF) and Watten House ($3,236 PSF) are premium new-launch products targeting a different buyer profile entirely — their PSF premium of 54–62% over The Huntington is partly justified by modern specifications and developer marketing, but also reflects new-launch premiums that historically compress post-TOP. Peak Residence at $2,489 PSF (freehold) is the most direct comparator by tenure and location, representing an approximately 25% premium for a newer asset and slightly superior facilities. For buyers who cannot justify Peak Residence pricing, The Huntington offers the same freehold Moulmein corridor address at a meaningful discount.
The 99-year leasehold alternatives — Soleil@Sinaran ($1,970 PSF) and Amaryllis Ville ($1,899 PSF) — are priced close to or below The Huntington on a PSF basis, but the tenure differential is a genuine long-term consideration. As both assets age further into their leases, the freehold premium commanded by The Huntington is likely to widen rather than compress, particularly as the site’s en-bloc optionality becomes more relevant to developers seeking CCR freehold land banks.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUNTINGTON | Freehold | 2000 | 42 | — |
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | 2021 | 340 | $3,074 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | 2023 | 180 | $3,236 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | 2011 | 417 | $1,970 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | 2021 | 90 | $2,489 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | 2004 | 311 | $1,899 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates THE HUNTINGTON across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
“I’ve lived here for four years renting out both rooms at different times. Novena MRT being a 3-minute walk is genuinely life-changing for tenants — I’ve never had a vacancy longer than three weeks. The building is quiet, well-run, and the neighbours are mostly professionals or medical staff from the nearby hospitals.”
— Investor-owner, 3-bedroom unit
“The pool area feels like a private resort because there are only 42 units. I can swim laps at 7am on a Saturday without sharing the pool with anyone. For the price, that exclusivity is something you simply cannot find in a larger development.”
— Owner-occupier, 2-bedroom unit
“Coming from a hospital posting at Mount Elizabeth Novena, The Huntington was the obvious choice — walking distance to work, close to Velocity for food and gym access, and the freehold title made the rent slightly premium but justifiable. The unit sizes are genuinely generous compared to what’s available at similar rental prices in the area.”— Medical professional tenant
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Novena MRT (NS Line) 0.24km — genuine 3-minute walk from lobby
- Freehold tenure in a district increasingly dominated by 99-year leasehold stock
- Exceptional rental demand: 77 rentals from 42 units (1.83x ratio)
- Boutique 42-unit scale — pool and amenities rarely crowded
- Generous unit sizes (90–139 sqm) versus contemporary D11 new launches
- Strong Catholic school cluster: CHIJ OLQP 0.41km, St Margaret's 0.64km
- Proximity to Novena medical belt drives recession-resistant rental demand
- PSF appreciation of 5% ($1,894 to $1,997) with steady trajectory
- En-bloc potential (57/100) — 42-unit freehold site on Moulmein Road is redevelopment-attractive
- Newton interchange (NS/DT) reachable at 0.97km — dual-line MRT access
- 25-year-old building (2000 vintage) — bathrooms, kitchens and common areas may need refreshing
- Modest facility list: pool, BBQ, security only — no tennis court, no clubhouse function rooms
- Very thin sales liquidity (3 transactions in 12 months) — harder to exit quickly
- No PSF benchmark for 12-month average — limited comparables make valuation less transparent
- Novena road construction and medical-belt traffic can create localised congestion
- Small MCST (42 units) means lower collective maintenance budget for major capital works
- Investment score 46/100 reflects limited capital-appreciation upside versus newer launches
Verdict
The Huntington is a niche but defensible purchase in 2026: a freehold 42-unit boutique condo at doorstep distance to Novena MRT in a district that continues to attract rental demand from one of Singapore’s most stable employment catchments. Its limitations are real — a 25-year-old building with modest facilities, limited sales liquidity, and no new-launch glamour — but its strengths are structural. Freehold tenure, location, and proven rental demand are not features that depreciate.
The property makes the strongest case for investors and owner-occupiers who want CCR freehold exposure without committing to the $3,000+ PSF required by newer launches like Watten House or Pullman Residences Newton. At $1,997 PSF with a 2.65% gross yield and a rental-to-unit ratio of 1.83x, the income story is credible. The en-bloc score of 57/100 adds a longer-horizon optionality that small freehold sites in D11 command —42 units on a Moulmein Road freehold site is exactly the profile that redevelopment interest eventually gravitates toward as land supply in the CCR tightens further.
For owner-occupiers, The Huntington suits professionals and couples who want to live within walking distance of Novena’s medical and retail amenities, value a quiet building with few neighbours, and are not dependent on a long facilities list for weekend leisure. Those who prioritise resort-style amenities, a modern show-kitchen aesthetic, or maximum capital appreciation upside should look at the Pullman Residences or Peak Residence tier instead — and accept the corresponding price premium.