RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Ascent @ 456 — Grade B
RPS score 6.44/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 28 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Roxy-Pacific Holdings · TOP 2017
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 7/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 7/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +2.74% — near-median performance within its 2017-era cohort (67th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: CHIJ PRIMARY (TOA PAYOH) at 1.00km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
28 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.68km from Toa Payoh Mrt Stn (NS19) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.95% — strong income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.90km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh), ST. Joseph's Institution Junior.
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