Resale Project Scorecard
The Esta
D15 · East Coast, Marine Parade · freehold · completed 2008 · 400 units
Grade S, 7.55 out of 10, the 11th highest score among 434 resale condos in District 15.
How to read this grade. RPS is a relative comparison of seven scored factors, not a valuation, return forecast or buy recommendation.
TRIBE's 2026 back-test found the composite separated later resale returns less clearly than Historical Performance alone, so the grade should be used to open the factor details, not to close a buying decision. Read the evidence →
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Resales, 12 months to Oct 2026
- 15
- To Tanjong Katong MRT
- 280 m
Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua / EdgeProp Singapore, used with permission
The Esta Score
- S
- Grade
- Score out of 10
- 7.55
- Highest score among 434 resale condos in District 15
- 11th
Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: capital appreciation, tenure. Key weaknesses: rental yield, future transformation.
Project's Historical Performance25%10/10
Avg Ann. of +4.97% places this condo in the top 5% of its 2008-era cohort — exceptional capital appreciation relative to peers of the same vintage.
The district median is 6.5/10.
Primary School Effect20%7/10
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: Tanjong Katong Primary School at 0.24km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
The district median is 8/10.
- Tanjong Katong Primary School
- Haig Girls' School
Within 1km on OneMap's School Query for at least one block, the measure MOE uses for Primary 1. Check your block's postal code on OneMap School Query →
Project Size16%8/10
400 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
The district median is 3/10.
MRT Proximity13%9/10
280 m from Tanjong Katong MRT (TE25) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
The district median is 8/10.
Rental Yield10%2/10
Rental yield of 2.46% — weak income return.
The district median is 4/10.
Tenure10%10/10
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
The district median is 10/10.
Future Transformation6%0/10
No URA Masterplan transformation zone or upcoming MRT station within 3.5km of this project — minimal forward-looking infrastructure tailwind.
The district median is 1/10.
Scores updated October 2026. On the map →
See every stack in 3D: facing, view, sun and floor plan →Why The Esta scores 7.55
The Esta scores 7.55 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade S, ranking 182nd of 2,350 resale condos scored in Singapore and 11th of 434 in District 15 (East Coast, Marine Parade). Its strongest factors are Project's Historical Performance (10/10) and Tenure (10/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (0/10).
| Factor | This condoThe Esta | DistrictDistrict median | EffectEffect on score | Scores above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project's Historical Performance25% | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | +0.88 | 99% of district |
| Primary School Effect20% | 7/10 | 8/10 | −0.20 | 31% of district |
| Project Size16% | 8/10 | 3/10 | +0.80 | 93% of district |
| MRT Proximity13% | 9/10 | 8/10 | +0.13 | 66% of district |
| Rental Yield10% | 2/10 | 4/10 | −0.20 | 10% of district |
| Tenure10% | 10/10 | 10/10 | ±0.00 | 5% of district |
| Future Transformation6% | 0/10 | 1/10 | −0.06 | 0% of district |
Medians are across the 434 scored resale projects in District 15 (East Coast, Marine Parade). “Effect on score” is the factor's weighted difference from that median, so the column sums (to within rounding) to the gap between The Esta and a median-profile project (6.21). “Scores above” is the share of those projects this one out-scores on the factor. Weights and bands are on the methodology page.
The Esta Prices
By unit type at The Esta
| Unit type | Size | Sold for | Median PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom1,130 sq ft | 1,130 sq ft | $2.52M to $2.78M | $2,460 psf | 3 |
| 3-bedroom1,346 sq ft | 1,346 sq ft | $3.22M to $3.66M | $2,500 psf | 9 |
| 4-bedroom1,561 sq ft | 1,561 sq ft | $3.75M to $3.88M | $2,428 psf | 3 |
Past transactions at The Esta
15 resales, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026 · median $2,460 psf · $2,520,000 to $3,880,388 · all 15 sold at a profit
| Sale | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2026 | 39 Amber Gardens | 4 | #04-19193BR · Blk 39 | 3BR | 1,313 | $2,498 | $3,280,000 | Resale |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 39 Amber Gardens | 5 | #05-20204BR · Blk 39 | 4BR | 1,561 | $2,428 | $3,790,000 | Resale |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 31 Amber Gardens | 1 | #01-03033BR · Blk 31 | 3BR | 1,432 | $2,367 | $3,388,888 | Resale |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Amber Gardens | 5 | #05-02023BR · Blk 31 | 3BR | 1,464 | $2,500 | $3,660,000 | Resale |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 39 Amber Gardens | 3 | #03-18183BR · Blk 39 | 3BR | 1,313 | $2,452 | $3,220,000 | Resale |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 35 Amber Gardens | 8 | #08-12123BR · Blk 35 | 3BR | 1,346 | $2,519 | $3,388,888 | Resale |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 33 Amber Gardens | 6 | #06-05052BR · Blk 33 | 2BR | 1,130 | $2,460 | $2,780,000 | Resale |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 39 Amber Gardens | 3 | #03-17174BR · Blk 39 | 4BR | 1,593 | $2,436 | $3,880,388 | Resale |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 39 Amber Gardens | 2 | #02-17174BR · Blk 39 | 4BR | 1,561 | $2,403 | $3,750,000 | Resale |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 31 Amber Gardens | 12 | #12-03033BR · Blk 31 | 3BR | 1,313 | $2,566 | $3,370,000 | Resale |
Show as a table
| Period | Sales | Median PSF | D15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | — | $1,829 psf |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | — | $1,793 psf |
| Jan 2026 | — | — | $1,828 psf |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | $2,555 psf | $1,812 psf |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | — | $1,904 psf |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $2,436 psf | $1,851 psf |
| May 2026 | — | — | $2,010 psf |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | $2,490 psf | $1,831 psf |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | $2,476 psf | $1,875 psf |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | $2,398 psf | $1,904 psf |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | — | $1,957 psf |
| Oct 2026 | — | — | — |
A month is plotted from two sales up; the district line from ten.
Sellers here made a median +5.4% a year, ranked 2 of 53 in D15 and 56 of 715 condos. See the most profitable condos in D15 →
URA REALIS resale and sub-sale caveats, Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Check one unit →
The Esta Rent
- Median rent a month
- $5,300 to $7,900
- Gross yield
- 2.3% to 2.5%
- Rental contracts
- 105
| Unit type | Median rent | Most rents | Gross yield | LetsContracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $5,300 | $5,200 to $5,700 | 2.3% | 29 |
| 3-bedroom | $6,700 | $6,500 to $7,000 | 2.4% | 57 |
| 4-bedroom | $7,900 | $7,650 to $8,000 | 2.5% | 19 |
Rental contracts at The Esta
106 contracts, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 · median $6,625 a month · $3,800 to $15,000
| Month | Type | Size | Rent a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 1,000 to 1,100 sq ft | $5,033 |
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 1,000 to 1,100 sq ft | $5,200 |
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 1,100 to 1,200 sq ft | $5,700 |
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 1,000 to 1,100 sq ft | $6,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 1,100 to 1,200 sq ft | $6,200 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,300 to 1,400 sq ft | $6,480 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,300 to 1,400 sq ft | $6,600 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,400 to 1,500 sq ft | $6,700 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,300 to 1,400 sq ft | $6,700 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,300 to 1,400 sq ft | $7,000 |
URA rental contracts. The table above is the 12 months to August 2026. Yield is gross. URA publishes no unit number for a letting.
The Esta By stack
- Highest, stack 19
- $2,513 psf
- Lowest, stack 01
- $1,972 psf
- Stacks with 2+ resales
- 17
| Stack | Median PSF | Size | Sold on | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | $1,972 psf | 1,399 sq ft | Levels 7 to 15 | 2 |
| 02 | $2,308 psf | 1,469 sq ft | Levels 5 to 20 | 2 |
| 03 | $2,274 psf | 1,313 sq ft | Levels 1 to 12 | 7 |
| 05 | $2,460 psf | 1,130 sq ft | Levels 2 to 14 | 3 |
| 07 | $2,311 psf | 1,346 sq ft | Levels 13 to 19 | 3 |
| 08 | $2,298 psf | 1,001 sq ft | Levels 3 to 11 | 2 |
| 09 | $2,046 psf | 1,399 sq ft | Levels 6 to 14 | 2 |
| 10 | $2,262 psf | 1,577 sq ft | Levels 6 to 13 | 2 |
Show the other 9 stacks
| Stack | Median PSF | Size | Sold on | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | $2,310 psf | 1,561 sq ft | Levels 12 to 16 | 3 |
| 12 | $2,427 psf | 1,346 sq ft | Levels 3 to 16 | 5 |
| 14 | $2,377 psf | 1,001 sq ft | Levels 1 to 20 | 5 |
| 15 | $2,369 psf | 1,173 sq ft | Levels 4 to 11 | 3 |
| 16 | $2,346 psf | 1,475 sq ft | Levels 1 to 18 | 3 |
| 17 | $2,403 psf | 1,593 sq ft | Levels 2 to 3 | 3 |
| 18 | $2,453 psf | 1,313 sq ft | Levels 3 to 19 | 4 |
| 19 | $2,513 psf | 1,329 sq ft | Levels 4 to 9 | 2 |
| 20 | $2,219 psf | 1,561 sq ft | Levels 5 to 17 | 4 |
Where each stack sits, what it faces and its floor plan, in 3D →
URA REALIS resale caveats, 2022 to Oct 2026. Sun path by facing →
The Esta Floor plans
30 layouts from the developer. Tap a plan to open it.
Compare two layouts side by side →Which stacks have each layout, in 3D →
2-Bedroom8 plans · 1,001 to 1,270 sq ft
3-Bedroom13 plans · 1,313 to 1,690 sq ft
4-Bedroom5 plans · 1,561 to 2,368 sq ft
5-Bedroom4 plans · 2,960 to 3,477 sq ft
Floor plans: the developer's sales book for The Esta (page scans). Not to scale, subject to change; areas are approximate.
The Esta Site plan
Every block in 3D, with the sun on each home →
Key plan: the developer's sales book for The Esta. Not drawn to scale.
The Esta Notes
How these numbers are worked out
- Grade S places The Esta in a relative band under the current seven-factor formula. RPS is a relative comparison of seven scored factors, not a valuation, return forecast or buy recommendation. TRIBE's 2026 back-test found the composite separated later resale returns less clearly than Historical Performance alone, so the grade should be used to open the factor details, not to close a buying decision. Two units can still be very different buys: the asking price, stack, floor, facing and condition decide the outcome.
- PSF against the district: $2,460 psf at The Esta against $1,852 psf across District 15, medians over 12 months.
- MRT distance is a straight line on the map; the walking route is longer.
- Prices: aggregates of URA REALIS resale caveats, data to October 2026 (Nov 2025 – Oct 2026; the year before is Nov 2024 – Oct 2025, median $2,405 psf). A specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- By unit type: a price range is shown from three sales up; with two, the figure is the median.
- Past transactions: every resale and sub-sale caveat lodged with URA from Nov 2021 to Oct 2026, newest first; a unit is its storey and stack (#07-18). Typing a unit or a stack lists its sales across the whole span. Profit is the sale price less the seller's own purchase price as the caveats pair them, before stamp duties, fees and loan interest; the gain a year is compounded and shown from one year held. The trend line is the median from two sales up per month, quarter or half-year, the district line from ten. 10Y appears once the dataset runs that far back.
- Rent: aggregates of URA rental contracts, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026, for unit types with three contracts or more; the contract list under the table carries every letting on file, including those with no bedroom count, and URA publishes no unit number for a letting. "Most rents" is the middle half of contracts, shown from five up. Gross yield is a year of the median rent over the median resale price of the same unit type (12 months to October 2026, two sales or more), before maintenance fees, property tax, agent fees, vacancy and mortgage interest.
- By stack: resales from 2022 to Oct 2026, medians per stack. A stack is the last two digits of the unit number, so #05-37 and #08-37 are both stack 37. Stacks with one sale are left out, and prices moved over the period, so read a gap between two stacks as a lead to check, not a rule.
- Factor bars: the black mark on each bar is the district median.
- Score: seven weighted factors. Methodology published.
What the score cannot tell you
- RPS scores the project, not a unit. Floor, stack, facing, renovation and the asking price are outside the score. In the 12 months to October 2026, the 15 resale caveats at The Esta ranged from $2,367 psf to $2,593 psf: that spread is unit-level variation the score cannot see.
- Historical Performance is a percentile among projects of similar vintage (completed around 2008, within a year or so, widened when the cohort is small). A high score is strong for its age group, not against the whole market.
- The nearest MRT is Tanjong Katong MRT (TE25), 280 m in a straight line. The walking route is usually longer, and bus links are not scored.
- Primary School Effect counts the 2 primary schools within 1 km on OneMap's School Query (the school's land boundary to the block's building outline, the measure MOE uses for P1), weighted by recent P1 ballot demand. A school counts when any block is within 1 km, so confirm your own block's postal code before relying on it.
- Scores updated October 2026; transactions to October 2026. Nothing on this page is a valuation or advice on a specific unit.
- Facing decides a unit's morning or afternoon sun, and it varies stack by stack. See the sun path at The Esta for any facing, date and time → The hours count direction only; the 3D map draws the shadows of the blocks around it.