RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Rocca Balestier — Grade B
RPS score 5.91/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 28 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · ROCCA INVESTMENTS PTE LTD · TOP 2005
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 3/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 10/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 6/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 7/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +1.40% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (28th percentile of 2005-era cohort).
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: HONG WEN SCHOOL at 0.57km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
28 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.97km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — moderate MRT proximity; walkable but not doorstep.
Rental yield of 3.85% — strong income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.86km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: HONG WEN School, ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School.
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The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Rocca Balestier 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 75th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Its strongest factors are Primary School Effect (10/10) and Tenure (10/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Rocca Balestier
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 1 resale transaction, median $1,476 psf, median price $1.70M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 1 | $1,476 psf | $1.70M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 1 | $1,476 psf | $1.70M |
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.
Rocca Balestier: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1166th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Rocca Balestier a good buy in 2026?
- Rocca Balestier scores 5.91/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1166th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 75th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, 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 Rocca Balestier?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 1 resale transaction at Rocca Balestier, at a median of $1,476 psf and a median price of $1.70M. Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Rocca Balestier from the nearest MRT station?
- Rocca Balestier is about 970m from Novena MRT (NS20), scoring 6/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Rocca Balestier compare with Lavender Residence?
- Lavender Residence is the project scored next to Rocca Balestier on the District 12 ranking: 5.91 (Grade B) against Rocca Balestier's 5.91 (Grade B). Rocca Balestier scores higher on Rental Yield (7 vs 3) and Primary School Effect (10 vs 9); Lavender Residence scores higher on MRT Proximity (6 vs 9) and Project's Historical Performance (3 vs 4).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Rocca Balestier?
- 3 primary schools are within 1km of Rocca Balestier: HONG WEN School, ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School. 3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: HONG WEN SCHOOL at 0.57km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children. Rocca Balestier scores 10/10 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 Rocca Balestier, and how big is the project?
- Rocca Balestier is freehold, completed in 2005, has 28 units, developed by ROCCA INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 28 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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