RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Novena Suites — Grade B
RPS score 6.28/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 92 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · UOL DEVELOPMENT (UPPER THOMSON) PTE LTD · TOP 2004
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, tenure. 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
- 10/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +3.56% — near-median performance within its 2004-era cohort (46th percentile).
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.16km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
92 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
200m from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 3.02% — 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 0.99km, 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 (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Novena Suites scores 6.28 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 839th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 30th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are MRT Proximity (10/10) and Tenure (10/10); its weakest is Project Size (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Novena Suites
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 3 resale transactions, median $2,333 psf, median price $2.21M. Median PSF is up 9.1% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,139 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,333 psf | $2.21M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 2 | $2,249 psf | $2.13M |
| 12-month total | 3 | $2,333 psf | $2.21M |
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 Suites: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 839th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Novena Suites a good buy in 2026?
- Novena Suites scores 6.28/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 839th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 30th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: MRT access, tenure. 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 Suites?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 3 resale transactions at Novena Suites, at a median of $2,333 psf and a median price of $2.21M (range $2,133 psf to $2,364 psf). The median PSF is up 9.1% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,139 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 Suites from the nearest MRT station?
- Novena Suites is about 200m from Novena MRT (NS20), scoring 10/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Novena Suites compare with Iridium?
- Iridium is the project scored next to Novena Suites on the District 11 ranking: 6.31 (Grade B) against Novena Suites's 6.28 (Grade B). Novena Suites scores higher on MRT Proximity (10 vs 8); Iridium scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (5 vs 6) and Future Transformation (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Novena Suites?
- 3 primary schools are within 1km of Novena Suites: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary). 3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.16km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Novena Suites 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 Novena Suites, and how big is the project?
- Novena Suites is freehold, completed in 2004, has 92 units, developed by UOL DEVELOPMENT (UPPER THOMSON) PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 92 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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