Completed 1989
The Sapphire
D12 · Balestier / Toa Payoh · 53 Jalan Dusun
A 24-unit freehold apartment in D12, completed in 1989. Developed by Gateway Investments.
Source: Condo master (URA caveats); URA transactions, Sep 2026
Freehold
Tenure
1989
Completed
24
Units
620 m
Toa Payoh MRT
02 — Prices
The Sapphire prices
All sales on record
20
Sales on record
Jul 2006
Latest sale
Average $psf by year
$700
$500
$300
$546
1995’95
$639
1996’96
$405
2004’04
$406
2005’05
$384
2006’06
1995
$546
1996
$639
2004
$405
2005
$406
2006
$384
Latest five sales
DateSizePrice$psf
3 Jul 20061,259 sq ft$458k$364 psf
2 Jul 20061,259 sq ft$545k$433 psf
9 Jun 20061,259 sq ft$430k$341 psf
4 Jan 20061,259 sq ft$503k$399 psf
24 Nov 20051,259 sq ft$485k$385 psf
Compared with nearby condos
1-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Sapphire
–
D12 median
$808k$1,703 psf
368 Thomson
$1.27M$1,848 psf
The Verve
$769k$1,555 psf
Va Residences
$823k$1,616 psf
8 Bassein
$831k$1,868 psf
Neem Tree
$840k$1,834 psf
2-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Sapphire
–
D12 median
$1.39M$1,904 psf
One Dusun Residences
$1.19M$1,841 psf
Viio @ Balestier
$943k$1,882 psf
Pavilion 11
$2.07M$2,158 psf
Verticus
$1.67M$2,298 psf
The Axis
$1.43M$1,798 psf
3-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Sapphire
–
D12 median
$2.28M$1,932 psf
The Arte
$3.08M$1,979 psf
Oleander Towers
$1.87M$1,627 psf
De Royale
$2.45M$1,937 psf
Sanctuary@newton
$2.51M$2,383 psf
Fyve Derbyshire
$2.37M$2,534 psf
4-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Sapphire
–
D12 median
$3.7M$2,703 psf
Cube 8
$4.09M$2,146 psf
32 Gilstead
$14.65M$3,487 psf
The Orie
$3.63M$2,729 psf
Sui Generis
$5.14M$2,412 psf
Goodwood Residence
$7.62M$2,831 psf
5-Bedroom units · average price and $psf, last 12 months
The Sapphire
–
D12 median
$3.97M$2,733 psf
Soleil @ Sinaran
$8M$1,697 psf
Buckley Classique
$7.28M$1,670 psf
The Orie
$4.01M$2,757 psf
Gem Residences
$2.8M$2,131 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 Sapphire
MRT stations
NS Toa Payoh
620 m
NS Novena
890 m
TE Mount Pleasant
980 m
TECC Caldecott
1.1 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
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)Popular
520 m
Within 2 km
Kheng Cheng SchoolPopular
1.1 km
St. Joseph's Institution Junior
1.2 km
Marymount Convent School
1.4 km
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Popular
1.4 km
Pei Chun Public SchoolPopular
1.6 km
Hong Wen SchoolPopular
1.7 km
First Toa Payoh Primary School
1.9 km
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPopular
1.9 km
Based on straight-line distance only. Check the MOE website for confirmation.
Everyday amenities
Park
Toa Payoh Town Park
1.0 km · 12 min
Clinic
Family Health Clinic & Surgery
470 m · 6 min
Supermarket
FairPrice
640 m · 8 min
Hawker centre
Toa Payoh West Market and Food Court
1.6 km · 19 min
Source: OneMap walking routes, Sep 2026
04 — Nearby
Condos and supply around The Sapphire
Closest condos
New Court40 m · 2000 · Freehold
Vista Residences50 m · 2013 · Freehold
avg $2.61M$2,109 psf
Datoh Court70 m · 1988 · Freehold
Cai Yuan Mansions70 m · 1985 · Freehold
Upcoming supply
Lorong 1 Toa Payoh950 m · about 735 units · 1.57 ha
Awarded · $14,640 psm GFA · Nov 2023
Dorset Road1.8 km · about 404 units · 1.04 ha
Awarded · $14,405 psm GFA · Oct 2025
Peck Hay Road2.2 km · about 299 units · 0.55 ha
Awarded · $20,076 psm GFA · Jun 2026
Plymouth Avenue/Dunearn Road2.3 km · about 266 units · 1.14 ha
Upcoming
Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Sep 2026
05 — FAQ
Questions about The Sapphire
Is The Sapphire freehold?
Yes. The Sapphire is a freehold apartment.
When was The Sapphire completed?
1989.
How many units does The Sapphire have?
24 units, up to 13 storeys.
When was the last sale?
Jul 2006. There are 20 sales on record.
What is the nearest MRT station?
Toa Payoh (NS), 620 m away. Novena (NS) is 890 m away.
Which primary schools are within 1 km?
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh), 520 m away.
Who developed The Sapphire?
Gateway Investments.
Answers generated from the data on this page, Sep 2026