RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Helios Residences — Grade C
RPS score 4.93/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 140 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Far East Organization · TOP 2011
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 1/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of -3.08% — bottom 6% within its 2011-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.42km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
140 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
0.64km from Newton Mrt Stn (NS21) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.54% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.70km. 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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The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Helios Residences scores 4.93 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 1970th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 180th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Primary School Effect (7/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (1/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Helios Residences
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 5 resale transactions, median $2,572 psf, median price $5.15M. Median PSF is up 5.8% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,432 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,572 psf | $5.15M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 1 | $2,473 psf | $3.17M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 2 | $2,617 psf | $5.24M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,444 psf | $3.13M |
| 12-month total | 5 | $2,572 psf | $5.15M |
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.
Helios Residences: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1970th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Helios Residences a good buy in 2026?
- Helios Residences scores 4.93/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 1970th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 180th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: total returns, 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 Helios Residences?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 5 resale transactions at Helios Residences, at a median of $2,572 psf and a median price of $5.15M (range $2,444 psf to $2,647 psf). The median PSF is up 5.8% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,432 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Helios Residences from the nearest MRT station?
- Helios Residences is about 640m from Newton MRT (NS21), 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 Helios Residences compare with Reignwood Hamilton Scotts?
- Reignwood Hamilton Scotts is the project scored next to Helios Residences on the District 9 ranking: 4.94 (Grade C) against Helios Residences's 4.93 (Grade C). Helios Residences scores higher on Project Size (5 vs 3) and Rental Yield (3 vs 1); Reignwood Hamilton Scotts scores higher on MRT Proximity (7 vs 9) and Project's Historical Performance (1 vs 2).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Helios Residences?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Helios Residences: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.42km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Helios Residences 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 Helios Residences, and how big is the project?
- Helios Residences is freehold, completed in 2011, has 140 units, developed by Far East Organization. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 140 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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