RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Vista Residences — Grade A
RPS score 7.09/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 280 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · ARTS ASSOCIATE CO PTE LTD · TOP 2013
Strong project with clear strengths. Standout strengths: tenure, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: total returns, future transformation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 8/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +2.49% — top-quartile performance within its 2013-era cohort (78th percentile).
1 primary school within 1km (CHIJ PRIMARY (TOA PAYOH), 0.49km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
280 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.70km from Toa Payoh Mrt Stn (NS19) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.74% — 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 1.80km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: CHIJ Primary (TOA Payoh).
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