Resale Project Scorecard
The Sound
D15 · East Coast, Marine Parade · freehold · completed 2013 · 104 units
Grade B, 6.33 out of 10, the 186th 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
- 3
- To Marine Terrace MRT
- 330 m
3D model: block outlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, roof heights from OneMap 3D (SLA)
The Sound Score
- B
- Grade
- Score out of 10
- 6.33
- Highest score among 434 resale condos in District 15
- 186th
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, tenure. Key weaknesses: rental yield, future transformation.
Project's Historical Performance25%4/10
Avg Ann. of +0.84% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (31st percentile of 2013-era cohort).
The district median is 6.5/10.
Primary School Effect20%10/10
4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: Ngee Ann Primary School at 0.51km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
The district median is 8/10.
- Ngee Ann Primary School
- CHIJ (Katong) Primary
- Tao Nan School
- St. Stephen's 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%5/10
104 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
The district median is 3/10.
MRT Proximity13%9/10
330 m from Marine Terrace MRT (TE27) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
The district median is 8/10.
Rental Yield10%3/10
Rental yield of 2.76% — below-average 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%1/10
Marginal future-catalyst exposure — nearest driver: Paya Lebar Air Base redevelopment at 3.32km, beyond meaningful proximity bands. Score is low but a forward-looking catalyst was still identified.
The district median is 1/10.
Scores updated October 2026. On the map →
Why The Sound scores 6.33
The Sound scores 6.33 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 905th of 2,350 resale condos scored in Singapore and 186th of 434 in District 15 (East Coast, Marine Parade). Its strongest factors are Primary School Effect (10/10) and Tenure (10/10); its weakest is Future Transformation (1/10).
| Factor | This condoThe Sound | DistrictDistrict median | EffectEffect on score | Scores above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project's Historical Performance25% | 4/10 | 6.5/10 | −0.62 | 6% of district |
| Primary School Effect20% | 10/10 | 8/10 | +0.40 | 53% of district |
| Project Size16% | 5/10 | 3/10 | +0.32 | 85% of district |
| MRT Proximity13% | 9/10 | 8/10 | +0.13 | 66% of district |
| Rental Yield10% | 3/10 | 4/10 | −0.10 | 23% of district |
| Tenure10% | 10/10 | 10/10 | ±0.00 | 5% of district |
| Future Transformation6% | 1/10 | 1/10 | ±0.00 | 29% 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 Sound 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 Sound Prices
By unit type at The Sound
| Unit type | Size | Sold for | Median PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom1,168 sq ft | 1,168 sq ft | $2.36M | $2,024 psf | 2 |
Past transactions at The Sound
18 resales, Nov 2021 to Oct 2026 · median $1,942 psf · $1,020,000 to $2,920,000 · 17 of the 17 with a purchase on record sold at a profit
| Sale | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | 541 East Coast Road | 4 | #04-09091BR · Blk 541 | 1BR | 603 | $2,206 | $1,330,000 | Resale |
| 29 Dec 2025 | 539 East Coast Road | 2 | #02-02023BR · Blk 539 | 3BR | 1,066 | $2,064 | $2,200,000 | Resale |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 549 East Coast Road | 5 | #05-19193BR · Blk 549 | 3BR | 1,270 | $1,984 | $2,520,000 | Resale |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 547 East Coast Road | 5 | #05-17174BR · Blk 547 | 4BR | 1,518 | $1,924 | $2,920,000 | Resale |
| 15 May 2025 | 545 East Coast Road | 2 | #02-12122BR · Blk 545 | 2BR | 807 | $2,019 | $1,630,000 | Resale |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 539 East Coast Road | 4 | #04-02023BR · Blk 539 | 3BR | 1,066 | $2,121 | $2,260,000 | Resale |
| 11 Mar 2025 | 549 East Coast Road | 2 | #02-21213BR · Blk 549 | 3BR | 1,141 | $1,981 | $2,260,000 | Resale |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 551 East Coast Road | 4 | #04-22224BR · Blk 551 | 4BR | 1,378 | $1,923 | $2,650,000 | Resale |
| 6 Aug 2024 | 545 East Coast Road | 4 | #04-13132BR · Blk 545 | 2BR | 829 | $2,027 | $1,680,000 | Resale |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 549 East Coast Road | 3 | #03-19192BR · Blk 549 | 2BR | 893 | $1,970 | $1,760,000 | Resale |
Show as a table
| Period | Sales | Median PSF | D15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 – Jan 2022 | — | — | $1,480 psf |
| Feb–Apr 2022 | 2 | $1,720 psf | $1,516 psf |
| May–Jul 2022 | — | — | $1,588 psf |
| Aug–Oct 2022 | 2 | $1,866 psf | $1,554 psf |
| Nov 2022 – Jan 2023 | 2 | $1,816 psf | $1,558 psf |
| Feb–Apr 2023 | 1 | — | $1,677 psf |
| May–Jul 2023 | 1 | — | $1,646 psf |
| Aug–Oct 2023 | 1 | — | $1,750 psf |
| Nov 2023 – Jan 2024 | — | — | $1,632 psf |
| Feb–Apr 2024 | — | — | $1,717 psf |
| May–Jul 2024 | — | — | $1,742 psf |
| Aug–Oct 2024 | 2 | $1,975 psf | $1,829 psf |
| Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 | — | — | $1,753 psf |
| Feb–Apr 2025 | 2 | $2,051 psf | $1,827 psf |
| May–Jul 2025 | 1 | — | $1,767 psf |
| Aug–Oct 2025 | 1 | — | $1,868 psf |
| Nov 2025 – Jan 2026 | 2 | $2,024 psf | $1,826 psf |
| Feb–Apr 2026 | — | — | $1,840 psf |
| May–Jul 2026 | 1 | — | $1,872 psf |
| Aug–Oct 2026 | — | — | $1,906 psf |
A quarter is plotted from two sales up; the district line from ten.
URA REALIS resale and sub-sale caveats, Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Check one unit →
The Sound Rent
- Median rent a month
- $3,300 to $6,350
- Gross yield
- 2.6%
- Rental contracts
- 53
| Unit type | Median rent | Most rents | Gross yield | LetsContracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $3,300 | $3,300 to $3,500 | — | 5 |
| 2-bedroom | $4,280 | $4,130 to $4,480 | — | 18 |
| 3-bedroom | $5,200 | $5,100 to $5,400 | 2.6% | 25 |
| 4-bedroom | $6,350 | $6,350 to $6,500 | — | 5 |
Rental contracts at The Sound
53 contracts, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 · median $5,000 a month · $3,300 to $6,500
| Month | Type | Size | Rent a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 800 to 900 sq ft | $4,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 2BR | 800 to 900 sq ft | $4,300 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,100 to 1,200 sq ft | $5,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,100 to 1,200 sq ft | $5,100 |
| Aug 2026 | 3BR | 1,200 to 1,300 sq ft | $5,850 |
| Jul 2026 | 2BR | 800 to 900 sq ft | $4,100 |
| Jul 2026 | 2BR | 800 to 900 sq ft | $4,250 |
| Jul 2026 | 4BR | 1,500 to 1,600 sq ft | $6,500 |
| Jun 2026 | 1BR | 600 to 700 sq ft | $3,300 |
| Jun 2026 | 2BR | 800 to 900 sq ft | $4,200 |
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 Sound By stack
- Highest, stack 02
- $2,093 psf
- Lowest, stack 05
- $1,816 psf
- Stacks with 2+ resales
- 4
| Stack | Median PSF | Size | Sold on | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | $2,093 psf | 1,066 sq ft | Levels 2 to 4 | 2 |
| 05 | $1,816 psf | 931 sq ft | Levels 1 to 4 | 2 |
| 12 | $1,852 psf | 807 sq ft | Levels 2 to 4 | 2 |
| 19 | $1,977 psf | 1,082 sq ft | Levels 3 to 5 | 2 |
URA REALIS resale caveats, 2022 to Oct 2026. Sun path by facing →
The Sound Notes
How these numbers are worked out
- Grade B places The Sound 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: $2,064 psf at The Sound 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 $2,000 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. Unit types with one sale, and sales with no bedroom count on record, are left out.
- 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 (10 here) 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 3 resale caveats at The Sound ranged from $1,984 psf to $2,206 psf: that spread is unit-level variation the score cannot see.
- Recent price evidence is thin: 3 resale caveats in the 12 months to October 2026. The Historical Performance factor (4/10) rests on the 10-year record, not on this window.
- Historical Performance is a percentile among projects of similar vintage (completed around 2013, 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 Marine Terrace MRT (TE27), 330 m in a straight line. The walking route is usually longer, and bus links are not scored.
- Primary School Effect counts the 4 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 Sound for any facing, date and time → The hours count direction only; the 3D map draws the shadows of the blocks around it.