RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Criterion — Grade S
RPS score 8.42/10 · D27 · Sembawang, Yishun · 505 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
99YR · Allgreen Properties · TOP 2018
Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: schools, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: MRT access, future transformation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 10/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 10/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 10/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 4/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 10/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 8/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 0/10
Avg Ann. of +7.22% places this condo in the top 8% of its 2018-era cohort — exceptional capital appreciation relative to peers of the same vintage.
4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: NORTHLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.58km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
505 units — ideal scale for liquidity and facilities without crowding. Typically the sweet spot for resale turnover.
1.44km from Khatib Mrt Stn (NS14) — weaker MRT access, likely requires bus or car for most trips.
Rental yield of 5.13% — exceptional income return.
99YR tenure — about 87 years remaining — no near-term decay concern.
No URA Masterplan transformation zone or upcoming MRT station within 3.5km of this project — minimal forward-looking infrastructure tailwind.
Primary schools within 1km: Northland Primary School, Naval BASE Primary School, Huamin Primary School, North VIEW Primary School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
The Criterion scores 8.42 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade S, ranking 40th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 6th of 37 in District 27 (Sembawang, Yishun). Its strongest factors are Project's Historical Performance (10/10) and Primary School Effect (10/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (0/10). Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: schools, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: MRT access, future transformation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Criterion
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 29 resale transactions, median $1,380 psf, median price $1.40M. Median PSF is up 4.5% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $1,320 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 8 | $1,382 psf | $1.44M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 7 | $1,371 psf | $1.22M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 8 | $1,364 psf | $1.32M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 6 | $1,394 psf | $1.53M |
| 12-month total | 29 | $1,380 psf | $1.40M |
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 Criterion: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 40th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Criterion a good buy in 2026?
- The Criterion scores 8.42/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade S), which places it 40th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 6th of 37 in District 27 (Sembawang, Yishun). Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: schools, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: MRT access, future transformation. 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 Criterion?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 29 resale transactions at The Criterion, at a median of $1,380 psf and a median price of $1.40M (range $1,172 psf to $1,429 psf). The median PSF is up 4.5% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $1,320 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 Criterion from the nearest MRT station?
- The Criterion is about 1.4km from Khatib MRT (NS14), scoring 4/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does The Criterion compare with Skypark Residences?
- Skypark Residences is the project scored next to The Criterion on the District 27 ranking: 8.52 (Grade S) against The Criterion's 8.42 (Grade S). The Criterion scores higher on Rental Yield (10 vs 6); Skypark Residences scores higher on MRT Proximity (4 vs 7) and Future Transformation (0 vs 2).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Criterion?
- 4 primary schools are within 1km of The Criterion: Northland Primary School, Naval BASE Primary School, Huamin Primary School, North VIEW Primary School. 4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: NORTHLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.58km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children. The Criterion 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 The Criterion, and how big is the project?
- The Criterion is 99-year leasehold, completed in 2018, has 505 units, developed by Allgreen Properties. 99YR tenure — about 87 years remaining — no near-term decay concern. 505 units — ideal scale for liquidity and facilities without crowding. Typically the sweet spot for resale turnover. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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