RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Paterson Residence — Grade B
RPS score 5.53/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 110 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · FIRST CAPITAL REALTY PTE LTD · TOP 2008
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 3/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 2/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +1.85% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (23th percentile of 2008-era cohort).
1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.91km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
110 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
320m from Orchard Mrt Stn (TE14) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 2.34% — weak income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.67km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: River Valley Primary School.
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The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Paterson Residence scores 5.53 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 1517th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 103rd of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (9/10); its weakest is Rental Yield (2/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Paterson Residence
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 3 resale transactions, median $2,820 psf, median price $4.22M. Median PSF is up 4.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,688 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 2 | $2,834 psf | $4.47M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,818 psf | $3.70M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 3 | $2,820 psf | $4.22M |
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.
Paterson Residence: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1517th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Paterson Residence a good buy in 2026?
- Paterson Residence scores 5.53/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1517th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 103rd of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns. 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 Paterson Residence?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 3 resale transactions at Paterson Residence, at a median of $2,820 psf and a median price of $4.22M (range $2,818 psf to $2,847 psf). The median PSF is up 4.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,688 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Paterson Residence from the nearest MRT station?
- Paterson Residence is about 320m from Orchard MRT (TE14), 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 Paterson Residence compare with Cairnhill Crest?
- Cairnhill Crest is the project scored next to Paterson Residence on the District 9 ranking: 5.53 (Grade B) against Paterson Residence's 5.53 (Grade B). Paterson Residence scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (3 vs 1) and MRT Proximity (9 vs 8); Cairnhill Crest scores higher on Project Size (5 vs 8) and Rental Yield (2 vs 3).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Paterson Residence?
- One primary school is within 1km of Paterson Residence: River Valley Primary School. 1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.91km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality. Paterson Residence 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 Paterson Residence, and how big is the project?
- Paterson Residence is freehold, completed in 2008, has 110 units, developed by FIRST CAPITAL REALTY PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 110 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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