Rent vs D12 -13.5%
Rents below district median
Balestier 288's latest 12-month median rent is $3,200 compared with the D12 median of $3,700 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Balestier 288 rent and sale price
D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon
Address 288 Balestier Road Balestier 288 Singapore 329731
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Quick summary about Balestier 288
Balestier 288 is a freehold apartment in D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon. The page currently tracks 10 rentals and 3 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $3,200 per month from 1 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- All-time median sale price is $1,300,000, with median sale PSF at $1,129 psf from 3 sales.
- Rent is down 8.6% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is flat over the last 3 months.
Balestier 288 Market Brief
Compare the project with D12 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D12
Sale PSF vs D12 -36.2%
Sale PSF below district median
Balestier 288's all-time median sale PSF is $1,129 psf versus the D12 median of $1,770 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.95%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.95% versus a D12 screen of 2.56%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 59.3% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +0.0%
Activity is steady
Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Balestier 288 against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $3,200
Is the asking rent fair?
$3,050 to $3,350 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $3,350 should have a visible reason.
All-time median sale PSF $1,129 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$1,260,000 to $1,340,000 and $1,100 to $1,160 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
1 bed rent $3,200
Are similar units renting for more?
1 bed and 600 to 700 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 59.3% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +0.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Balestier 288 Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 3 resale transactions
Total sold value $3.5M
Balestier 288 Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 10 Jul 2021 to Mar 2026
Sale transactions 3 Jun 2021 to May 2023
Rent trend -8.6% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 0.0% Last 3 months
Balestier 288 Location
Nearest transport, schools and daily conveniences around the project.
Project MRT School Amenities
Nearby
Approximate distance from the project. Walking, driving and transit routes may differ.
Closest MRT
NOVENA MRT STATION (NS20) 1.04 km away
BOON KENG MRT STATION (NE9) 1.05 km away
BOON KENG MRT STATION 1.08 km away
Schools nearby
BENDEMEER SECONDARY SCHOOL 0.93 km away
FARRER PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.2 km away
BENDEMEER PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.41 km away
ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL (SECONDARY) 1.72 km away
Amenities
BENDEMEER SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 1.2 km away
WHAMPOA PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 0.4 km away
HAWKER CENTRE (BLK 75 TOA PAYOH LORONG 5) Food centre · 1.45 km away
Balestier 288 Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $3,200 10 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,192 psf 3 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Mar 2026 1 $3,200 0 - -
Mar 2025 1 $3,500 0 - -
Feb 2025 1 $3,000 0 - -
Jan 2024 1 $1,850 0 - -
May 2023 0 - 1 $1,192 psf $1,450,000
Mar 2023 1 $3,600 0 - -
Feb 2023 1 $3,500 0 - -
Aug 2022 1 $2,900 0 - -
Mar 2022 0 - 1 $1,069 psf $1,300,000
Feb 2022 1 $2,300 0 - -
Aug 2021 1 $2,900 0 - -
Jul 2021 1 $2,900 0 - -
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Balestier 288 Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
1 bed $3,200 $2,993 7
3 bed $2,900 $2,900 3
Balestier 288 Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
500 to 600 sqft $3,600 $3,600 1
600 to 700 sqft $3,100 $2,892 6
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $2,900 $2,900 3
Balestier 288 Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $1,300,000 $1,069 psf 1
06 to 10 $1,077,500 $1,161 psf 2
Balestier 288 Latest Transactions
Most recent URA rentals and sales for this project.
Rentals
Sales
How to use this data
Practical guidance for renters, buyers and sellers. This is not a valuation, it is a starting point for comparing real transactions.
Rent negotiation
If you are renting
Balestier 288 shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $3,200 across 1 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $3,200
Rentals in period 1
Rent signal Thin
- If the asking rent is above the median, look for a clear reason such as larger size, newer condition, furnishings or a better stack.
- If it is below the median, check whether the unit is smaller, older, lower floor or has a shorter lease term.
Offer check
If you are buying
All-time sales at Balestier 288 show a median price of $1,300,000 and $1,129 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
All-time median sale $1,300,000
All-time median PSF $1,129 psf
Sale signal Thin
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- Freehold should be part of the buying decision, especially when comparing against newer leasehold or nearby freehold projects.
Listing position
If you are selling
For sellers, the cleanest starting point is the project median PSF, then the latest sales and nearby project comps. Balestier 288 has 3 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $3.5M
Latest record Mar 2026
- Use the latest sales table to avoid anchoring to stale prices when the most recent month moved differently.
- If you want to price above recent PSF, the listing needs a visible reason such as renovation, view, layout, floor or scarcity.
Run Balestier 288 numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $3,200/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $1.3M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $1.3M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,129 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
District context
Use D12 to compare Balestier 288 against the wider area.
About this data
How to read the rental and sale figures on this page.
Rental figures come from URA private residential rent data. Rent is shown as monthly rent.
Sale figures come from private residential sale data. PSF and total selling value are shown where the needed fields are available.
Rental floor level is not available from this source, so rental analysis is split by bedroom count and floor area band.
Sale floor band is available for many sale transactions, so sale prices can be grouped by recorded floor band.
Balestier 288 FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Balestier 288?
Balestier 288 has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $3,200 across 1 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Balestier 288?
The all-time median sale price for Balestier 288 is $1,300,000, based on 3 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Balestier 288?
The all-time median sale price per square foot for Balestier 288 is $1,129 psf. The average for the same period is $1,130 psf.
Is Balestier 288 freehold or leasehold?
Balestier 288 is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Balestier 288 located?
Balestier 288 is located at 288 Balestier Road Balestier 288 Singapore 329731 in D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon.
How current is the Balestier 288 transaction data?
The project page uses the latest records currently loaded on PropertySmartSG. Treat it as research evidence and check the latest transaction rows before using it for pricing.