RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Imperial — Grade B
RPS score 6.10/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 187 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED · TOP 2006
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, future transformation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 5/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +3.36% — near-median performance within its 2006-era cohort (45th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.73km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
187 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
360m from Fort Canning Mrt Stn (DT20) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 2.79% — 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 2.08km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: River Valley Primary School, ST. Margaret's School (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
The Imperial scores 6.10 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 999th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 47th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (9/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, future transformation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Imperial
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 6 resale transactions, median $2,546 psf, median price $3.79M. Median PSF is up 1.1% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,520 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 2 | $2,473 psf | $5.99M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 3 | $2,560 psf | $3.75M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,471 psf | $2.42M |
| 12-month total | 6 | $2,546 psf | $3.79M |
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 Imperial: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 999th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Imperial a good buy in 2026?
- The Imperial scores 6.10/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 999th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 47th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, 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 Imperial?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 6 resale transactions at The Imperial, at a median of $2,546 psf and a median price of $3.79M (range $2,330 psf to $2,659 psf). The median PSF is up 1.1% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,520 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 Imperial from the nearest MRT station?
- The Imperial is about 360m from Fort Canning MRT (DT20), scoring 9/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does The Imperial compare with The Suites @ Central?
- The Suites @ Central is the project scored next to The Imperial on the District 9 ranking: 6.13 (Grade B) against The Imperial's 6.10 (Grade B). The Suites @ Central scores higher on Future Transformation (3 vs 4).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Imperial?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of The Imperial: River Valley Primary School, ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.73km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. The Imperial 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 Imperial, and how big is the project?
- The Imperial is freehold, completed in 2006, has 187 units, developed by IMPERIAL REALTY LIMITED. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 187 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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