RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Sophia 98 — Grade B
RPS score 6.27/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 16 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Garden Estates Pte Ltd (City Developments Ltd) · TOP 2002
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
- 5/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +3.49% — near-median performance within its 2002-era cohort (50th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY) at 0.22km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
16 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
340m from Dhoby Ghaut Mrt Stn (NE6) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 3.29% — above-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 1.56km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Margaret's School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Junior).
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