RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
8 Bassein — Grade C
RPS score 5.23/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 74 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD · TOP 2015
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: project size, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 2/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 6/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of -0.66% — bottom 13% within its 2015-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
1 primary school within 1km (ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR, 0.70km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
74 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.59km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.56% — above-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.62km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
8 Bassein scores 5.23 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 1776th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 126th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (2/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: project size, capital appreciation.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at 8 Bassein
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 5 resale transactions, median $1,847 psf, median price $850,000.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $1,178 psf | $2.65M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 1 | $1,880 psf | $850,000 |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 2 | $1,550 psf | $1.78M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $1,847 psf | $835,000 |
| 12-month total | 5 | $1,847 psf | $850,000 |
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.
8 Bassein: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1776th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is 8 Bassein a good buy in 2026?
- 8 Bassein scores 5.23/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 1776th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 126th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: project size, 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 8 Bassein?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 5 resale transactions at 8 Bassein, at a median of $1,847 psf and a median price of $850,000 (range $1,178 psf to $1,880 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is 8 Bassein from the nearest MRT station?
- 8 Bassein is about 590m from Novena MRT (NS20), 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 8 Bassein compare with Minbu Villas?
- Minbu Villas is the project scored next to 8 Bassein on the District 11 ranking: 5.24 (Grade C) against 8 Bassein's 5.23 (Grade C). 8 Bassein scores higher on Rental Yield (6 vs 0) and MRT Proximity (8 vs 7); Minbu Villas scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (2 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of 8 Bassein?
- One primary school is within 1km of 8 Bassein: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior. 1 primary school within 1km (ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR, 0.70km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality. 8 Bassein scores 7/10 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 8 Bassein, and how big is the project?
- 8 Bassein is freehold, completed in 2015, has 74 units, developed by WORLD CLASS DEVELOPMENTS (CITY CENTRAL) PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 74 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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