RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Hilltops — Grade B
RPS score 5.80/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 241 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · CapitaLand · TOP 2011
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, 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
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of -0.16% — bottom 14% 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 0.35km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
241 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.56km from Newton Mrt Stn (NS21) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.63% — 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 0.64km. 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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