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Completed 2004

Balestier 288

D12 · Balestier / Toa Payoh · 288 Balestier Road

An 11-unit freehold apartment in D12, completed in 2004. Developed by City Developments Limited.

Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Nov 2026

Freehold
Tenure
2004
Completed
11
Units
1.3 km
Farrer Park MRT

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02 — Prices

Balestier 288 prices

All sales on record
23
Sales on record
May 2023
Latest sale
Average $psf by year
In 2023, sales here averaged $1,192 psf, 27% below the D12 average of $1,627 psf for private homes (condos, apartments and ECs).
This condoD12 average
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YearThis condoD12 average
2023$1,192$1,627
2022$1,069$1,615
2021$1,129$1,454
2018$962$1,505
2012$974$1,307
2011$814$1,241
2010$977$1,034
2009$617$908
2007$680$800
2006$514$524
2005$530$494
2004$520$531
Sales by year
10 sales since 2007; the busiest year was 2007 with 2. The 2026 bar covers Jan–Nov.
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YearResaleTotal
202600
202500
202400
202311
202211
202111
202000
201900
201811
201700
201600
201500
201400
201300
201211
201111
201011
200911
200800
200722
Latest sales
5 sales, newest first. Units show the floor only.
DateUnitSizePrice$psfType
30 May 2023#07-XX1,216 sq ft · 3-Bedroom$1.45M$1,192 psfResale
24 Mar 2022#04-XX1,216 sq ft · 3-Bedroom$1.3M$1,069 psfResale
18 Jun 2021#07-XX624 sq ft · 1-Bedroom$705k$1,129 psfResale
22 Feb 2018#04-XX1,216 sq ft · 3-Bedroom$1.17M$962 psfResale
23 Apr 2012#06-XX624 sq ft · 1-Bedroom$608k$974 psfResale
Compared with nearby condos
1-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months

Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.

Last 12 monthsNo sales in the last 12 months.

Source: URA caveats, Nov 2026.

03 — Unit mix

Balestier 288 floor plans by bedroom type

5 layouts, from a 624 sq ft 1-bedroom to a 1,948 sq ft 3-bedroom. Pick a type to see its floor plans.

Source: Developer floor plans; bedroom counts read by Stacked

04 — Location

Near Balestier 288

MRT stations
NE Farrer Park 1.3 km · 15 min walk
NE Boon Keng 1.4 km · 17 min walk
NS Novena 1.5 km · 18 min walk
NS Toa Payoh 1.7 km · 21 min walk

Walking times and distances are estimates from OneMap walking routes; a station without a walking time shows the straight-line distance. Check OneMap for your exact route.

Primary schools
Within 1 km
Hong Wen SchoolPopular 550 m · 10 min walk
St. Joseph's Institution Junior 980 m · 16 min walk
Within 2 km
Farrer Park Primary School 1.2 km · 17 min walk
Bendemeer Primary School 1.4 km · 23 min walk
Pei Chun Public SchoolPopular 1.6 km · 23 min walk
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)Popular 1.6 km · 24 min walk
St Andrew's School (Junior) 1.7 km · 36 min walk
Kheng Cheng SchoolPopular 1.7 km · 28 min walk
First Toa Payoh Primary School 2.0 km · 31 min walk
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Popular 2.0 km · 33 min walk

Distances are straight-line, which is what the 1 km and 2 km bands refer to; walking times are estimates from OneMap walking routes. Check the MOE website for confirmation.

Everyday amenities
Park Pek Kio Park 1.1 km · 13 min
Clinic N B Tham Clinic 100 m · 1 min
Supermarket Semper Fidelis Fine Foods 100 m · 1 min
Hawker centre Whampoa Drive Makan Place/Whampoa Market 220 m · 3 min
Map of the area around Balestier 288, with nearby MRT stations and primary schools
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Source: OneMap walking routes, Nov 2026

05 — Nearby

Condos and supply around Balestier 288

Upcoming supply
Dorset Road1.1 km · about 404 units · 1.04 ha Awarded · $14,405 psm GFA · Oct 2025
Kitchener Link1.4 km · about 140 units · 0.42 ha Available for application
Lorong 1 Toa Payoh1.9 km · about 735 units · 1.57 ha Awarded · $14,640 psm GFA · Nov 2023
Peck Hay Road2.2 km · about 299 units · 0.55 ha Awarded · $20,076 psm GFA · Jun 2026

Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Nov 2026

06 — From Stacked

Read more about Balestier 288

Source: Stacked Homes editorial

07 — FAQ

Questions about Balestier 288

Is Balestier 288 freehold?

Yes. Balestier 288 is a freehold apartment.

When was Balestier 288 completed?

2004.

How many units does Balestier 288 have?

11 units, up to eight storeys.

What sizes are the 1-bedroom units?

624 to 1,259 sq ft across two layouts.

When was the last sale?

May 2023. There are 23 sales on record.

What is the nearest MRT station?

Farrer Park (NE), a 15-minute walk (1.3 km). Boon Keng (NE) is 1.4 km away.

Which primary schools are within 1 km?

Hong Wen School, 550 m away and St. Joseph's Institution Junior, 980 m away.

Who developed Balestier 288?

City Developments Limited.

Answers generated from the data on this page, Nov 2026