RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Paterson — Grade C
RPS score 4.97/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 88 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Far East Organization · TOP 2004
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 2/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 2/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +2.33% — bottom 13% within its 2004-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.91km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
88 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
300m from Orchard Mrt Stn (TE14) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 2.38% — weak income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.55km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: River Valley Primary School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
The Paterson scores 4.97 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 1947th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 178th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (9/10); its weakest is Rental Yield (2/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Paterson
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 3 resale transactions, median $2,437 psf, median price $3.98M. Median PSF is down 5.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,590 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,619 psf | $3.46M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $1,980 psf | $6.50M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 3 | $2,437 psf | $3.98M |
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 Paterson: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1947th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Paterson a good buy in 2026?
- The Paterson scores 4.97/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 1947th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 178th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: capital appreciation, total returns. 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 Paterson?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 3 resale transactions at The Paterson, at a median of $2,437 psf and a median price of $3.98M (range $1,980 psf to $2,800 psf). The median PSF is down 5.9% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,590 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 Paterson from the nearest MRT station?
- The Paterson is about 300m from Orchard MRT (TE14), 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 Paterson compare with Scotts 28?
- Scotts 28 is the project scored next to The Paterson on the District 9 ranking: 4.98 (Grade C) against The Paterson's 4.97 (Grade C). The Paterson scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (2 vs 1) and MRT Proximity (9 vs 8); Scotts 28 scores higher on Project Size (3 vs 5) and Future Transformation (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Paterson?
- One primary school is within 1km of The Paterson: River Valley Primary School. 1 primary school within 1km (RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 0.91km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality. The Paterson 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 Paterson, and how big is the project?
- The Paterson is freehold, completed in 2004, has 88 units, developed by Far East Organization. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 88 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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