Papillon

Apartment · in Novena, District 12, Singapore · Freehold · Completed 2003

Data through 1 July 2026

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Intro: Papillon is a freehold apartment development in Balestier featuring a collection of 73 homes, primarily configured as two- and three-bedroom layouts 🏢.
Good to know: Located in the vibrant Balestier area 🍜; Offers a mix of standard and penthouse units for varied space needs 🏠; Within 1km of CHIJ Primary School (Toa Payoh) 🏫.
Practical note: While the location is highly convenient for daily needs, residents should expect a short commute of over ten minutes to reach Toa Payoh MRT station 🚆.

D12RCRCentralNovena

REALSCOREⓘ

Profitability rank across Singapore

2.2

Annual Returns

Avg annualized profit (past 1y)

3.4%

< 1km

MRT Station

Near

$1M+ HDB

> 1K

MOPs in Town

Top 20

Schools

Mega

Development

< 10y

Property Age

100%

Profitable

50+

Deals Past Yr

Papillon project details

Street

Jalan Rama Rama

Property Type

Apartment

Completion

2003

Total Units

Plot Ratio

2.8

Unit Size

861 - 2,347 sqft

Tenure

Freehold

Lease Remaining

Freehold

Postal Sector

MRT and LRT stations near Papillon

Toa Payoh626 m MRTNS19
Novena841 m MRTNS20

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Primary schools near Papillon

Chij Primary (Toa Payoh)1,000 m

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Papillon price, PSF and transaction trends

39%

HDB Buyers

$131.7M+

Total Transacted

05-06-2002

First Transacted

16-01-2026

Last Transacted

155

Total Transactions

Papillon transaction volume

New SaleSub SaleResale

Among the latest 12 recorded sales for Papillon, the median price was S$1,422,500 and the median PSF was S$1,332 psf. The newest record shown is from 16 January 2026. The annual project median was 27.5% higher in 2026 than in 2018; unit mix can affect year-to-year comparisons.

Recent Papillon transactions

Date	Sale type	Price	PSF	Size
16 January 2026	Resale	S$1,395,000	S$1,490 psf	936 sqft
8 September 2025	Resale	S$1,856,000	S$1,513 psf	1,227 sqft
6 May 2024	Resale	S$2,470,000	S$1,382 psf	1,787 sqft
29 January 2024	Resale	S$1,450,000	S$1,548 psf	936 sqft
3 November 2023	Resale	S$1,573,000	S$1,680 psf	936 sqft

Papillon median transaction PSF (S$)

Papillon annual price trend

Year	Median price	Median PSF	Recorded sales
2026	S$1,395,000	S$1,490 psf	1
2025	S$1,856,000	S$1,513 psf	1
2024	S$1,960,000	S$1,465 psf	2
2023	S$1,550,500	S$1,656 psf	2
2021	S$1,180,000	S$1,260 psf	3
2020	S$1,120,000	S$895 psf	3
2019	S$1,200,000	S$1,281 psf	1
2018	S$1,261,500	S$1,168 psf	2

89.7%

% Profitable

Profitable

Unprofitable

> 6% Annualized

7.0 yrs

Avg Holding

$19.0M

Total Profits

Papillon annualized profit %

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Papillon rental prices and estimated yield

Past 1 month

$3.55

Avg PSF Rental

No. of Rentals

2.9%

Est. Rental Yield

Among the latest 12 recorded rental contracts for Papillon, the median monthly rent was S$3,700, with records ranging from S$3,300 to S$4,100.

Recent Papillon rental contracts

Lease date	Bedrooms	Monthly rent	Est. PSF	Area
1 July 2026	2 BR	S$3,700	S$4 psf	900-1000
1 June 2026	3 BR	S$4,100	S$3 psf	1200-1300
1 April 2026	3 BR	S$3,900	S$3 psf	1200-1300
1 February 2026	2 BR	S$3,500	S$4 psf	900-1000
1 January 2026	2 BR	S$3,600	S$4 psf	900-1000

Papillon rental volume

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Frequently asked questions about Papillon

How much do units at Papillon cost?

The latest 12 recorded sales show a median price of S$1,422,500 and a median of S$1,332 psf. Actual prices vary by floor, size, facing, condition and sale date.

What are the rental price and estimated yield at Papillon?

The latest recorded median monthly rent is S$3,700 and the estimated rental yield based on the past six months is 2.9%. Rental yield is indicative and can vary by unit and costs.

Is Papillon freehold or leasehold?

Papillon has a tenure of Freehold.

When was Papillon completed?

Papillon was completed in 2003 and the project has 73 units.

Which MRT or LRT station is nearest to Papillon?

Toa Payoh is the nearest station shown, at an estimated straight-line distance of 626 metres.

Which primary schools are near Papillon?

The primary schools shown within the page’s one-kilometre search are Chij Primary (Toa Payoh) (1,000 m). Distances are estimates and do not determine school-admission eligibility.

Data sources and methodology

Sale and rental records are based on URA private residential property market data. REALSMART calculates project-level medians, chart groupings, profitability indicators, straight-line distances and estimated rental yields. Data on this page runs through 1 July 2026. Figures are indicative and do not constitute financial advice.