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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, Nov 2026

Freehold
Tenure
1989
Completed
24
Units
1.2 km
Toa Payoh MRT

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02 — Prices

The Sapphire prices

All sales on record
20
Sales on record
Jul 2006
Latest sale
Average $psf by year
In 2006, sales here averaged $384 psf, 27% below the D12 average of $524 psf for private homes (condos, apartments and ECs).
This condoD12 average
Show as a table
YearThis condoD12 average
2006$384$524
2005$406$494
2004$405$531
1996$639$763
1995$546$628
Latest sales
5 sales, newest first. Units show the floor only.
DateUnitSizePrice$psfType
3 Jul 2006#04-XX1,259 sq ft$458k$364 psfResale
2 Jul 2006#09-XX1,259 sq ft$545k$433 psfResale
9 Jun 2006#03-XX1,259 sq ft$430k$341 psfResale
4 Jan 2006#10-XX1,259 sq ft$503k$399 psfResale
24 Nov 2005#08-XX1,259 sq ft$485k$385 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 — Location

Near The Sapphire

MRT stations
NS Toa Payoh 1.2 km · 14 min walk
NS Novena 1.3 km · 15 min walk
TE Mount Pleasant 1.7 km · 20 min walk
TECC Caldecott 1.8 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
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)Popular 520 m · 10 min walk
Within 2 km
Kheng Cheng SchoolPopular 1.1 km · 19 min walk
St. Joseph's Institution Junior 1.2 km · 20 min walk
Marymount Convent School 1.4 km · 25 min walk
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Popular 1.4 km · 26 min walk
Pei Chun Public SchoolPopular 1.6 km · 29 min walk
Hong Wen SchoolPopular 1.7 km · 28 min walk
First Toa Payoh Primary School 1.9 km · 33 min walk
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary SchoolPopular 1.9 km · 35 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 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
Map of the area around The Sapphire, with nearby MRT stations and primary schools
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Source: OneMap walking routes, Nov 2026

04 — Nearby

Condos and supply around The Sapphire

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 264 units · 1.13 ha Available for application

Source: URA transactions; URA land sales; OneMap distances, Nov 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), a 14-minute walk (1.2 km). Novena (NS) is 1.3 km 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, Nov 2026