RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Espada — Grade B
RPS score 6.03/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 232 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Keppel Land · TOP 2013
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 2/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 6/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of -0.17% — bottom 10% within its 2013-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.36km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
232 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.42km from Somerset Mrt Stn (NS23) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.52% — 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 1.75km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: River Valley Primary School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Espada scores 6.03 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 1066th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 54th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Project Size (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (2/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Espada
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 6 resale transactions, median $2,388 psf, median price $1.49M. Median PSF is up 2.5% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,329 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,366 psf | $1.63M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 3 | $2,250 psf | $1.43M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,490 psf | $938,000 |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,410 psf | $1.66M |
| 12-month total | 6 | $2,388 psf | $1.49M |
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.
Espada: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1066th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Espada a good buy in 2026?
- Espada scores 6.03/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1066th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 54th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, 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 Espada?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 6 resale transactions at Espada, at a median of $2,388 psf and a median price of $1.49M (range $2,214 psf to $2,689 psf). The median PSF is up 2.5% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,329 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Espada from the nearest MRT station?
- Espada is about 420m from Somerset MRT (NS23), 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 Espada compare with Wilkie 87?
- Wilkie 87 is the project scored next to Espada on the District 9 ranking: 6.04 (Grade B) against Espada's 6.03 (Grade B). Espada scores higher on Project Size (8 vs 3) and Rental Yield (6 vs 4); Wilkie 87 scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (2 vs 6) and Future Transformation (3 vs 4).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Espada?
- One primary school is within 1km of Espada: River Valley Primary School. 1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.36km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality. Espada 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 Espada, and how big is the project?
- Espada is freehold, completed in 2013, has 232 units, developed by Keppel Land. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 232 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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