RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Vida — Grade C
RPS score 5.18/10 · D09 · Orchard, River Valley · 137 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Hong Leong Holdings · TOP 2009
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 1/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of -0.66% — bottom 8% within its 2009-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.22km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
137 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
0.42km from Newton Mrt Stn (NS21) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.06% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.49km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.
Primary schools within 1km: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Vida scores 5.18 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 1815th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 158th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and MRT Proximity (8/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (1/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Vida
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 7 resale transactions, median $2,129 psf, median price $1.12M. Median PSF is up 3.0% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,067 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 2 | $2,185 psf | $1.51M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,366 psf | $2.04M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 3 | $2,100 psf | $1.08M |
| 12-month total | 7 | $2,129 psf | $1.12M |
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.
Vida: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1815th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Vida a good buy in 2026?
- Vida scores 5.18/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 1815th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 158th of 205 in District 9 (Orchard, River Valley). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns, capital appreciation. 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 Vida?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 7 resale transactions at Vida, at a median of $2,129 psf and a median price of $1.12M (range $2,032 psf to $2,375 psf). The median PSF is up 3.0% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,067 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Vida from the nearest MRT station?
- Vida is about 420m from Newton MRT (NS21), scoring 8/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does Vida compare with The Light @ Cairnhill?
- The Light @ Cairnhill is the project scored next to Vida on the District 9 ranking: 5.18 (Grade C) against Vida's 5.18 (Grade C). Vida scores higher on MRT Proximity (8 vs 7) and Rental Yield (4 vs 3); The Light @ Cairnhill scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (1 vs 2).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Vida?
- 2 primary schools are within 1km of Vida: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.22km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Vida 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 Vida, and how big is the project?
- Vida is freehold, completed in 2009, has 137 units, developed by Hong Leong Holdings. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 137 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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