Completed 1989
The Esquire
D09 · Orchard / River Valley · 16 Mount Elizabeth
A freehold apartment in D09, completed in 1989.
Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Sep 2026
Freehold
Tenure
1989
Completed
830 m
Orchard MRT
02 — Prices
The Esquire prices
All sales on record
13
Sales on record
Jul 2004
Latest sale
Average $psf by year
$1,600
$1,100
$600
$1,079
1995’95
$1,483
1996’96
$659
1998’98
$697
1999’99
$1,023
2001’01
$1,006
2002’02
$944
2003’03
$958
2004’04
1995
$1,079
1996
$1,483
1998
$659
1999
$697
2001
$1,023
2002
$1,006
2003
$944
2004
$958
Latest five sales
DateSizePrice$psf
27 Jul 2004646 sq ft$655k$1,014 psf
26 Apr 2004667 sq ft$600k$899 psf
26 Apr 2004646 sq ft$620k$960 psf
29 Dec 2003646 sq ft$600k$929 psf
26 Mar 2003646 sq ft$620k$960 psf
Compared with nearby condos
1-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Esquire
–
D09 median
$1.24M$2,271 psf
Cairnhill Nine
$1.54M$2,320 psf
Oue Twin Peaks
$1.13M$2,038 psf
Espada
$1.11M$2,464 psf
10 Evelyn
$1.31M$2,046 psf
26 Newton
$1.24M$2,028 psf
2-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Esquire
–
D09 median
$2.05M$2,968 psf
The Laurels
$2.61M$2,858 psf
Cairnhill Nine
$2.73M$2,610 psf
Kopar At Newton
$1.69M$2,476 psf
Gilstead Two
$1.88M$2,180 psf
Boulevard 88
$5.39M$4,107 psf
3-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Esquire
–
D09 median
$3.15M$3,086 psf
Hilltops
$5.18M$3,344 psf
Cairnhill Crest
$4.28M$2,467 psf
Cairnhill Residences
$3.12M$2,655 psf
The Vermont On Cairnhill
$3.68M$2,592 psf
Casa Cairnhill
$3.67M$2,320 psf
4-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Esquire
–
D09 median
$5.36M$3,331 psf
Helios Residences
$5.21M$2,602 psf
Cairnhill Crest
$4.66M$2,349 psf
The Orchard Residences
$9.5M$3,331 psf
Draycott Eight
$6.69M$2,306 psf
Paterson Suites
$5.94M$2,735 psf
5-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Esquire
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D09 median
$6.69M$2,799 psf
Buckley Classique
$7.28M$1,670 psf
The Trillium
$6.69M$2,799 psf
Promenade Peak
$6.49M$3,444 psf
Soleil @ Sinaran
$8M$1,697 psf
Piccadilly Grand
$3.7M$2,338 psf
Prices by bedroom type are based on matching sales to unit sizes.
Last 12 monthsNo sales in the last 12 months.
Source: URA caveats, Sep 2026.
03 — Location
Near The Esquire
MRT stations
NSTE Orchard
830 m · 10 min walk
NSDT Newton
1.2 km · 15 min walk
NS Somerset
1.1 km · 13 min walk
NECCNS Dhoby Ghaut
1.3 km
Walking times are estimates based on OneMap walking routes; stations without one are straight-line distances. Check OneMap for your exact route.
Primary schools
Within 1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Popular
610 m
Within 2 km
St. Margaret's School (Primary)Popular
1.1 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Popular
1.3 km
River Valley Primary School
1.4 km
St. Joseph's Institution Junior
1.6 km
Farrer Park Primary School
1.7 km
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPopular
1.8 km
Based on straight-line distance only. Check the MOE website for confirmation.
Everyday amenities
Park
Istana Park
1.4 km · 17 min
Clinic
Chestmed
660 m · 8 min
Supermarket
Cold Storage / Giant
430 m · 5 min
Hawker centre
Newton Food Centre
1.2 km · 14 min
Source: OneMap walking routes, Sep 2026
04 — Nearby
Condos and supply around The Esquire
Closest condos
Rhapsody On Mount Elizabeth0 m · 2010 · Freehold
Chateau Eliza30 m · 1992 · Freehold
Elizabeth Tower40 m · 1980 · Freehold
avg $5.8M$1,891 psf
Cairnhill Plaza80 m · 1978 · Freehold
avg $4.81M$1,870 psf
Upcoming supply
Peck Hay Road380 m · about 299 units · 0.55 ha
Awarded · $20,076 psm GFA · Jun 2026
Orchard Boulevard700 m · about 106 units · 0.34 ha
Open for tender
Orchard Boulevard700 m · about 273 units · 0.7 ha
Awarded · $17,403 psm GFA · Feb 2024
River Valley Green (Parcel C)1.5 km · about 447 units · 1.15 ha
Awarded · $18,622 psm GFA · Jun 2026
Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Sep 2026
05 — FAQ
Questions about The Esquire
Is The Esquire freehold?
Yes. The Esquire is a freehold apartment.
When was The Esquire completed?
1989.
When was the last sale?
Jul 2004. There are 13 sales on record.
What is the nearest MRT station?
Orchard (NS, TE), a 10-minute walk (830 m). Newton (NS, DT) is 1.2 km away.
Which primary schools are within 1 km?
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), 610 m away.
Answers generated from the data on this page, Sep 2026