Overview & Key Facts
PASADENA is a freehold condominium at DERBYSHIRE ROAD in District 11 (CCR), developed by TAN GUAN LEE CO LTD, comprising 36 units, completed in 2003.
Location & Connectivity
PASADENA is approximately 600m from Novena MRT station, with 6 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novena | North-South Line | 600m |
| Newton | North-South Line | 840m |
| Newton | Downtown Line | 840m |
| Farrer Park | North-East Line | 1 km |
| Little India | North-East Line | 1.1 km |
| Little India | Downtown Line | 1.1 km |
Schools & Education
15 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 260m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 310m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 560m |
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 1 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.1 km |
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Farrer Park Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| LASALLE College of the Arts | Tertiary | 1.2 km |
Market Position
PASADENA has recorded 1 sales at an average price of $2,610,000.
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
- 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 36 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
This is a strong match for families with young children, car-owning households, p1 school balloting families and long-term hold (10+ yr). Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
en-bloc speculators and foreign / absd-aware buyers should treat this as a shortlist candidate, not a default choice.
yield-focused investors and short-term flippers (<5 yr) should probably look elsewhere. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
PASADENA is a freehold development in District 11 (CCR), with 36 units, offering a gross yield of 2.2%.
Explore the full PASADENA dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing PASADENA against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (320m away), an upgrader gap of about $1,750,000
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,500,000
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.7 km away), an upgrader gap of about $1,700,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- PASADENA 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: 25 leases
- Source: URA REALIS
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Aug 2021 · 1 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats