Overview & Key Facts
CASA NOVACREST is a freehold condominium at PECK HAY ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD, comprising 20 units, completed in 1999.
Location & Connectivity
CASA NOVACREST is approximately 520m from Newton MRT station, with 12 stations within 1.5 km.
Schools & Education
18 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 450m |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 640m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 770m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 790m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 830m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 840m |
| ISS International School (Preston) | International | 1.1 km |
| ISS International School (Paterson) | International | 1.2 km |
Market Position
CASA NOVACREST has recorded 2 sales at an average price of $2,975,000.
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,730 psf | 584 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,138 psf | 493 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,242 psf | 426 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
What Could Work Against You
- Only 0 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
- At 20 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: car-owning households, p1 school balloting families, long-term hold (10+ yr) and en-bloc speculators. At ~523m from the nearest MRT, this property suits households with a car who value arterial road access over transit proximity.
For foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
yield-focused investors and resort facilities should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
CASA NOVACREST is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 20 units, offering a gross yield of 2.0%.
Explore the full CASA NOVACREST dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing CASA NOVACREST against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,100,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.4 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,900,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- CASA NOVACREST Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 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: 2 transactions
- Rental data: 12 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jul 2024 · 2 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats