BALESTIER PLAZA Review

Condo Review 4 min read Last reviewed
District 12 · Freehold · Completed 1985
Avg PSF (12-month)
77Total units
Category Ratings
Walkability
5.0
Investment
3.8
En-Bloc Potential
6.7
ShiokNest Score
5.5

Overview & Key Facts

BALESTIER PLAZA is a freehold condominium at BALESTIER ROAD in District 12 (RCR), developed by HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD, comprising 77 units, completed in 1985.

Developer
HONG LEONG HOLDINGS LTD
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
77
TOP year
1985
District
12 — RCR
Street
BALESTIER ROAD

Location & Connectivity

BALESTIER PLAZA is approximately 870m from Toa Payoh MRT station, with 3 stations within 1.5 km.

MRT stations near BALESTIER PLAZA
StationLineDistance
Toa PayohNorth-South Line870m
NovenaNorth-South Line930m
Boon KengNorth-East Line1.4 km

Schools & Education

23 schools within 2 km (4 within 1 km priority zone).

Schools near BALESTIER PLAZA
SchoolTypeDistance
Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary640m
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of PeacePrimary780m
School of Science and TechnologyJc800m
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)Secondary810m
Balestier Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.1 km
Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary1.4 km
New Town Primary SchoolPrimary1.4 km
Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary1.5 km

Market Position

BALESTIER PLAZA has recorded 3 sales at an average price of $1,788,963.

BALESTIER PLAZA sits at the 8th percentile of District 12 condo PSF.
Avg PSF (12mo)
$1,788,963
Avg Price
2.6%
Gross Yield
3
Total Sales

Price Appreciation

PSF trend for BALESTIER PLAZA
YearSalesAvg PSFYoY
20212$1,129 psf
20241$1,231 psf↑ 9.0%

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Price Index Check

The ShiokNest Price Index for District 12 reads 136.8 as of May 2026 — down 6.2% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.

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Neighbourhood Comparison

District 12 competitors
CondoTenureAvg PSFSales
THE ORIE99 yrs lease commencing from 2024$2,730 psf741
EIGHT RIVERSUITES99 yrs lease commencing from 2011$1,649 psf311
GEM RESIDENCES99 yrs lease commencing from 2015$1,843 psf200
TREVISTA99 yrs lease commencing from 2008$1,709 psf149
VERTICUSFreehold$2,126 psf130

What Could Work Against You

  • With just 0 sales in the trailing year, pricing signals are indicative rather than definitive; expect wider bid-ask spreads when you negotiate.
  • The 77-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.
  • At 41+ years of age, upkeep costs trend upward and renovation budgets matter; some owners here are effectively holding an en-bloc option.

Who This Actually Suits

Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, long-term hold (10+ yr), en-bloc speculators and freehold / generational hold. At ~865m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.

For families with young children and yield-focused investors, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.

short-term flippers (<5 yr) and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. TOP 1985 keeps the SSD window in mind for buyers exploring the 3-5 year resale-arbitrage strategy.


Verdict

BALESTIER PLAZA is a freehold development in District 12 (RCR), with 77 units, offering a gross yield of 2.6%.

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HDB Alternatives Nearby

Weighing BALESTIER PLAZA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:

  • Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (310m away), an upgrader gap of about $900,000
  • Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (660m away), an upgrader gap of about $850,000
  • Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $700,000

FAQ

What is the average PSF for BALESTIER PLAZA?
PSF data is not yet available.
Is BALESTIER PLAZA freehold?
Yes, BALESTIER PLAZA is a freehold property.
What is the rental yield for BALESTIER PLAZA?
The estimated gross yield is 2.6%.
Which MRT is nearest to BALESTIER PLAZA?
The nearest is Toa Payoh MRT at 870m.

Sources & Next Steps

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: 3 transactions
  • Rental data: 86 leases
  • Source: URA REALIS

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Data as of April 2024

Latest recorded data point: Apr 2024 · 3 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats

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