35 Gilstead Condo Review: Freehold Living in the Novena Corridor
Updated 2026-10-27
35 Gilstead is a 70-unit freehold condominium on Gilstead Road in District 11, completed in 2024 by TEE Forward. With 20 units currently listed at an average asking price of S$2,119,249, here is what buyers and residents need to know about location, pricing and liveability.
What is 35 Gilstead condo?
35 Gilstead is a freehold condominium of 70 units at 35 Gilstead Road, developed by TEE Forward Pte Ltd and completed in 2024. The development sits in District 11, within the established residential enclave between Newton and Novena. It offers one- to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, all with private lift access, a feature typically reserved for much larger or costlier units elsewhere.
Facilities include a swimming pool, wading pool, gym, outdoor fitness pod, sun deck, tropical pavilion and landscaped gardens. The compact size of 70 units keeps the development low-density, which appeals to buyers looking for a quieter address in a central location.
35 Gilstead condo review: is it worth the price?
35 Gilstead offers freehold tenure in a prime district at price levels that sit below many neighbouring new launches. Across the 20 current listings on Hombble, the average asking price is S$2,119,249 for an average size of 745 square feet, working out to roughly S$2,816 per square foot. Transacted prices since launch have ranged from about S$2,221 to S$2,851 per square foot, with the historical high recorded in March 2025 for a 936-square-foot unit.
The buyer profile so far leans heavily local: approximately 75 per cent Singaporean, 14.5 per cent permanent residents and 10.5 per cent foreigners. About a third of purchasers upgraded from HDB flats, which suggests the development sits at an accessible entry point for first-time private buyers in the Core Central Region. Freehold tenure adds long-term value certainty, as there is no lease decay to factor into future resale calculations.
Transport and getting around
The nearest operational MRT station is Newton, which serves both the North-South Line and the Downtown Line, roughly a ten-minute walk south of the development. Novena MRT on the North-South Line is a similar distance to the north. Both stations place the CBD, Orchard Road and Marina Bay within a few stops.
Mount Pleasant MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line has been structurally completed nearby but remains closed pending residential development in the surrounding Mount Pleasant estate. No opening date has been confirmed. When it does open, it will give Gilstead Road residents direct access to the Thomson-East Coast Line, connecting through to the East Coast, Changi and the northern corridor without transfers.
By road, Gilstead Road connects quickly to Bukit Timah Road and the Central Expressway. Newton Circus is a short drive south, linking to Scotts Road and Orchard Boulevard.
Schools nearby
The Novena and Newton area is one of the strongest school clusters in Singapore. Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), St Joseph's Institution Junior and Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School are all within the one- to two-kilometre radius that matters for primary school registration balloting. These are among the most sought-after government and government-aided primary schools on the island.
For secondary and pre-university education, the broader district includes ACS (Barker Road) and several international school options. Families with younger children will find kindergartens and enrichment centres concentrated around United Square and Novena.
Amenities, healthcare and daily life
Daily shopping and dining needs are well served by United Square, a family-oriented mall roughly five minutes' walk north along Gilstead Road, and Velocity at Novena Square, which sits above Novena MRT. Goldhill Plaza on Thomson Road adds a cluster of food outlets and professional services. For larger retail trips, Orchard Road is two MRT stops from Newton.
Healthcare access is a genuine strength of this location. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, one of Singapore's largest public hospitals, is less than a kilometre north. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, a major private hospital, and Novena Medical Centre are both within walking distance. This concentration of medical facilities is difficult to match elsewhere outside the Health City Novena precinct.
Green space is accessible through the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site roughly 1.5 kilometres to the west, and several smaller neighbourhood parks including Novena Rise Park.
Outlook for the Gilstead Road corridor
The Novena area continues to benefit from public investment, particularly the Health City Novena masterplan that is expanding the medical and commercial ecosystem around Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The eventual opening of Mount Pleasant MRT will further improve connectivity and is expected to support property values along Gilstead Road when it arrives.
35 Gilstead's combination of freehold tenure, private lift access, a central District 11 address and a relatively modest unit count positions it as a long-hold option in a corridor with limited new freehold supply. For buyers comparing against leasehold alternatives in the same area, the absence of lease decay remains the clearest differentiator over a 20- to 30-year horizon.