RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Novena Hill — Grade B
RPS score 6.18/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 42 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Unknown · TOP 1975
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 6/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +3.27% — near-median performance within its 1975-era cohort (52th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.71km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
42 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
370m from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 3.01% — 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 1.34km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Novena Hill scores 6.18 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 918th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 38th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (9/10); its weakest is Project Size (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Novena Hill
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $1,754 psf, median price $1.20M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 1 | $1,774 psf | $1.26M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $1,733 psf | $1.14M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 2 | $1,754 psf | $1.20M |
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.
Novena Hill: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 918th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Novena Hill a good buy in 2026?
- Novena Hill scores 6.18/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 918th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 38th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. 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 Novena Hill?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at Novena Hill, at a median of $1,754 psf and a median price of $1.20M (range $1,733 psf to $1,774 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Novena Hill from the nearest MRT station?
- Novena Hill is about 370m from Novena MRT (NS20), scoring 9/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Novena Hill compare with Rosevale?
- Rosevale is the project scored next to Novena Hill on the District 11 ranking: 6.20 (Grade B) against Novena Hill's 6.18 (Grade B). Novena Hill scores higher on MRT Proximity (9 vs 8) and Rental Yield (4 vs 3); Rosevale scores higher on Primary School Effect (7 vs 8) and Future Transformation (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Novena Hill?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Novena Hill: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.71km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Novena Hill 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 Novena Hill, and how big is the project?
- Novena Hill is freehold, completed in 1975, has 42 units, developed by Unknown. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 42 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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