RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Nova 88 — Grade A
RPS score 6.79/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 88 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · ROXY HOMES PTE LTD · TOP 2012
Strong project with clear strengths. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 8/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 9/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +2.81% — top-quartile performance within its 2012-era cohort (80th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.89km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
88 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.79km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.98% — 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 1.82km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, HONG WEN School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Nova 88 scores 6.79 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade A, ranking 469th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 20th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Primary School Effect (9/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (3/10). Strong project with clear strengths. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Nova 88
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $1,707 psf, median price $1.85M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 1 | $1,683 psf | $1.54M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $1,730 psf | $2.16M |
| 12-month total | 2 | $1,707 psf | $1.85M |
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.
Nova 88: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 469th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Nova 88 a good buy in 2026?
- Nova 88 scores 6.79/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade A), which places it 469th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 20th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Strong project with clear strengths. 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 Nova 88?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at Nova 88, at a median of $1,707 psf and a median price of $1.85M (range $1,683 psf to $1,730 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Nova 88 from the nearest MRT station?
- Nova 88 is about 790m 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 Nova 88 compare with Domus?
- Domus is the project scored next to Nova 88 on the District 12 ranking: 6.82 (Grade A) against Nova 88's 6.79 (Grade A). Nova 88 scores higher on Primary School Effect (9 vs 7); Domus scores higher on Project Size (3 vs 5) and Rental Yield (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Nova 88?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Nova 88: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, HONG WEN School. 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.89km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children. Nova 88 scores 9/10 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 Nova 88, and how big is the project?
- Nova 88 is freehold, completed in 2012, has 88 units, developed by ROXY HOMES PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 88 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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