RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Centrio — Grade B
RPS score 5.53/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 53 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · SB (RAINTREE) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD · TOP 2009
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 4/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +1.79% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (35th percentile of 2009-era cohort).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.84km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
53 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.60km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.99% — 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 1.64km, 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
The Centrio 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 100th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (8/10); its weakest is Project Size (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Centrio
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $1,533 psf, median price $3.02M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $1,333 psf | $3.96M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $1,732 psf | $2.09M |
| 12-month total | 2 | $1,533 psf | $3.02M |
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.
The Centrio: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1517th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Centrio a good buy in 2026?
- The Centrio scores 5.53/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1517th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 100th of 116 in District 12 (Balestier, Toa Payoh). 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 The Centrio?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at The Centrio, at a median of $1,533 psf and a median price of $3.02M (range $1,333 psf to $1,732 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is The Centrio from the nearest MRT station?
- The Centrio is about 600m from Novena MRT (NS20), scoring 8/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does The Centrio compare with Public Mansion?
- Public Mansion is the project scored next to The Centrio on the District 12 ranking: 5.54 (Grade B) against The Centrio's 5.53 (Grade B). The Centrio scores higher on MRT Proximity (8 vs 7) and Rental Yield (4 vs 3); Public Mansion scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Centrio?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of The Centrio: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.84km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. The Centrio 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 The Centrio, and how big is the project?
- The Centrio is freehold, completed in 2009, has 53 units, developed by SB (RAINTREE) DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 53 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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