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.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Ascent @ 456 scores 6.44 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 702nd of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 34th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Project's Historical Performance (7/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Ascent @ 456
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $1,506 psf, median price $1.08M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $1,579 psf | $1.09M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $1,433 psf | $1.08M |
| 12-month total | 2 | $1,506 psf | $1.08M |
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.
Ascent @ 456: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 702nd of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Ascent @ 456 a good buy in 2026?
- Ascent @ 456 scores 6.44/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 702nd of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 34th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size. 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 Ascent @ 456?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at Ascent @ 456, at a median of $1,506 psf and a median price of $1.08M (range $1,433 psf to $1,579 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Ascent @ 456 from the nearest MRT station?
- Ascent @ 456 is about 680m from Toa Payoh MRT (NS19), scoring 7/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Ascent @ 456 compare with Trellis Towers?
- Trellis Towers is the project scored next to Ascent @ 456 on the District 12 ranking: 6.46 (Grade B) against Ascent @ 456's 6.44 (Grade B). Ascent @ 456 scores higher on Rental Yield (7 vs 3) and Project's Historical Performance (7 vs 5); Trellis Towers scores higher on Project Size (3 vs 8) and MRT Proximity (7 vs 8).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Ascent @ 456?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Ascent @ 456: CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh), ST. Joseph's Institution Junior. 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: CHIJ PRIMARY (TOA PAYOH) at 1.00km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Ascent @ 456 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 Ascent @ 456, and how big is the project?
- Ascent @ 456 is freehold, completed in 2017, has 28 units, developed by Roxy-Pacific Holdings. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 28 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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