RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Lucida — Grade B
RPS score 5.91/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 62 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · NOVELTY ORGANISATION PTE LTD · TOP 2011
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 5/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +1.35% — near-median performance within its 2011-era cohort (42th percentile).
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.35km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
62 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.65km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.00% — below-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 0.78km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Lucida scores 5.91 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 1166th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 62nd of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Primary School Effect (8/10); its weakest is Project Size (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Lucida
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $1,641 psf, median price $1.77M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 2 | $1,641 psf | $1.77M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 2 | $1,641 psf | $1.77M |
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.
Lucida: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1166th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Lucida a good buy in 2026?
- Lucida scores 5.91/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1166th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 62nd of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. 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 Lucida?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at Lucida, at a median of $1,641 psf and a median price of $1.77M (range $1,629 psf to $1,652 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Lucida from the nearest MRT station?
- Lucida is about 650m from Novena MRT (NS20), 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 Lucida compare with 35 Gilstead?
- 35 Gilstead is the project scored next to Lucida on the District 11 ranking: 5.94 (Grade B) against Lucida's 5.91 (Grade B). Lucida scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (5 vs 4); 35 Gilstead scores higher on MRT Proximity (7 vs 9) and Future Transformation (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Lucida?
- 3 primary schools are within 1km of Lucida: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior). 3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.35km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Lucida scores 8/10 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 Lucida, and how big is the project?
- Lucida is freehold, completed in 2011, has 62 units, developed by NOVELTY ORGANISATION PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 62 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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