Overview & Key Facts
MORIMASA GARDENS is a freehold condominium at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (CCR), developed by MORIMASA DAIICHI DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, comprising 38 units, completed in 1993.
Location & Connectivity
MORIMASA GARDENS is approximately 260m from Newton MRT station, with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
Schools & Education
14 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 260m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 360m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 650m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 730m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 900m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 980m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 1.2 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.3 km |
Market Position
MORIMASA GARDENS has recorded 1 sales at an average price of $3,700,000.
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 |
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 38-unit size cuts both ways: exclusivity, but thinner resale liquidity and higher per-unit maintenance contributions than larger estates.
- At 33+ years of age, upkeep costs trend upward and renovation budgets matter; some owners here are effectively holding an en-bloc option.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: empty nesters / downsizers, mrt-walkable commuters, p1 school balloting families and international school families. Manageable scale and accessibility profile work for buyers right-sizing from a larger home.
long-term hold (10+ yr), foreign / absd-aware buyers and heavy renovation / value seekers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
MORIMASA GARDENS is a freehold development in District 11 (CCR), with 38 units, offering a gross yield of 2.3%.
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HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing MORIMASA GARDENS against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,800,000
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.6 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,750,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.7 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,600,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- MORIMASA GARDENS Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA REALIS — 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: 1 transactions
- Rental data: 44 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Nov 2021 · 1 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats