The Esquire

Apartment · in Newton, District 9, Singapore · Freehold · Completed 1989

Data through 1 April 2006

Intro: The Esquire provides an intimate, freehold living experience in the quiet Mount Elizabeth enclave, placing you within an eight-minute walk of Orchard MRT station 🚆.
Good to know: Located within walking distance of Anglo-Chinese School Junior 🏫; Features a compact unit mix under 700 square feet 🏢; Positioned for immediate access to Orchard Road shopping 🛍️.
Practical note: As a boutique development from 1989, it offers a peaceful scale but features fewer modern recreational facilities than newer mega-projects nearby.

D9CCRCentralNewton

< 1km

MRT Station

100%

Profitable

Top 20

Schools

Mega

Development

< 10y

Property Age

Near

$1M+ HDB

> 1K

MOPs in Town

50+

Deals Past Yr

The Esquire project details

Street

Mount Elizabeth

Property Type

Apartment

Completion

1989

Total Units

-1

Plot Ratio

2.8

Unit Size

646 - 667 sqft

Tenure

Freehold

Lease Remaining

Freehold

Postal Sector

MRT and LRT stations near The Esquire

Orchard453 m MRTNS22TE14
Newton641 m MRTNS21DT11
Somerset704 m MRTNS23

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Primary schools near The Esquire

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)631 m

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The Esquire price, PSF and transaction trends

14%

HDB Buyers

$40.3M+

Total Transacted

05-12-1995

First Transacted

10-02-2006

Last Transacted

Total Transactions

The Esquire transaction volume

New SaleSub SaleResale

Among the latest 12 recorded sales for The Esquire, the median price was S$1,066,666 and the median PSF was S$1,625 psf. The newest record shown is from 10 February 2006. The annual project median was 9.6% higher in 2006 than in 1996; unit mix can affect year-to-year comparisons.

Recent The Esquire transactions

Date	Sale type	Price	PSF	Size
10 February 2006	Resale	S$1,066,666	S$1,652 psf	646 sqft
10 February 2006	Resale	S$1,066,666	S$1,598 psf	667 sqft
10 February 2006	Resale	S$1,066,666	S$1,652 psf	646 sqft
10 February 2006	Resale	S$1,066,666	S$1,598 psf	667 sqft
10 February 2006	Resale	S$1,066,666	S$1,598 psf	667 sqft

The Esquire median transaction PSF (S$)

The Esquire annual price trend

Year	Median price	Median PSF	Recorded sales
2006	S$1,066,666	S$1,625 psf	30
2004	S$620,000	S$960 psf	3
2003	S$610,000	S$944 psf	2
2002	S$650,000	S$1,006 psf	1
2001	S$700,000	S$1,049 psf	3
1999	S$450,000	S$697 psf	1
1998	S$440,000	S$659 psf	1
1996	S$990,000	S$1,483 psf	1

100.0%

% Profitable

Profitable

Unprofitable

> 6% Annualized

3.9 yrs

Avg Holding

$5.0M

Total Profits

The Esquire annualized profit %

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The Esquire rental prices and estimated yield

Past 1 month

No. of Rentals

Among the latest 12 recorded rental contracts for The Esquire, the median monthly rent was S$1,550, with records ranging from S$1,200 to S$2,000.

Recent The Esquire rental contracts

Lease date	Bedrooms	Monthly rent	Est. PSF	Area
1 April 2006	—	S$1,600	S$2 psf	600-700
1 March 2006	—	S$2,000	S$3 psf	600-700
1 February 2006	—	S$1,300	S$2 psf	500-600
1 January 2006	—	S$1,400	S$2 psf	600-700
1 January 2006	—	S$1,450	S$2 psf	600-700

The Esquire rental volume

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Frequently asked questions about The Esquire

How much do units at The Esquire cost?

The latest 12 recorded sales show a median price of S$1,066,666 and a median of S$1,625 psf. Actual prices vary by floor, size, facing, condition and sale date.

What are the rental price and estimated yield at The Esquire?

The latest recorded median monthly rent is S$1,550. Rental yield is indicative and can vary by unit and costs.

Is The Esquire freehold or leasehold?

The Esquire has a tenure of Freehold.

When was The Esquire completed?

The Esquire was completed in 1989.

Which MRT or LRT station is nearest to The Esquire?

Orchard is the nearest station shown, at an estimated straight-line distance of 453 metres.

Which primary schools are near The Esquire?

The primary schools shown within the page’s one-kilometre search are Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) (631 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 April 2006. Figures are indicative and do not constitute financial advice.