Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns.

Factor breakdown

Project's Historical Performance25% weight

5/10

Avg Ann. of +3.31% — near-median performance within its 1978-era cohort (48th percentile).

Primary School Effect20% weight

7/10

2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.53km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.

Project Size16% weight

8/10

204 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.

MRT Proximity13% weight

8/10

0.58km from Orchard Mrt Stn (NS22) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.

Rental Yield10% weight

1/10

Rental yield of 2.07% — weak income return.

Tenure10% weight

10/10

Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.

Future Transformation6% weight

5/10

Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.73km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.

Primary schools within 1km: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary).

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