RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
26 Newton — Grade C
RPS score 5.38/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 180 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · NOVELTY CORP PTE LTD · TOP 2016
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 1/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of -0.91% — bottom 9% within its 2016-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.50km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
180 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
0.47km from Newton Mrt Stn (DT11) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.94% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.50km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
26 Newton scores 5.38 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 1655th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 114th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Primary School Effect (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (1/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at 26 Newton
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 8 resale transactions, median $2,206 psf, median price $1.28M. Median PSF is down 0.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,225 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 3 | $2,260 psf | $1.26M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,226 psf | $1.73M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 2 | $1,946 psf | $1.49M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,003 psf | $948,888 |
| 12-month total | 8 | $2,206 psf | $1.28M |
Aggregates of URA REALIS resale caveats (data to September 2026). A specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition — for a unit-level read, use the Resale Price Check.
26 Newton: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1655th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is 26 Newton a good buy in 2026?
- 26 Newton scores 5.38/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 1655th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 114th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation. RPS scores project-level demand fundamentals — not a specific unit or its asking price — so read the grade as a screen: it tells you whether the drivers of resale demand are present, and the price you pay still decides the outcome.
- What is the average PSF at 26 Newton?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 8 resale transactions at 26 Newton, at a median of $2,206 psf and a median price of $1.28M (range $1,724 psf to $2,314 psf). The median PSF is down 0.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,225 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is 26 Newton from the nearest MRT station?
- 26 Newton is about 470m from Newton MRT (DT11), scoring 8/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does 26 Newton compare with Ten @ Suffolk?
- Ten @ Suffolk is the project scored next to 26 Newton on the District 11 ranking: 5.41 (Grade B) against 26 Newton's 5.38 (Grade C). 26 Newton scores higher on Project Size (5 vs 3) and MRT Proximity (8 vs 7); Ten @ Suffolk scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (1 vs 3).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of 26 Newton?
- 3 primary schools are within 1km of 26 Newton: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary). 3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.50km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. 26 Newton scores 8/10 on the Primary School Effect factor (20% of the RPS score), which weights each school by its recent P1 ballot demand.
- What is the tenure of 26 Newton, and how big is the project?
- 26 Newton is freehold, completed in 2016, has 180 units, developed by NOVELTY CORP PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 180 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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