RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Viva — Grade S
RPS score 7.74/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 235 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Chip Eng Seng · TOP 2012
Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: tenure, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: future transformation, total returns.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 9/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +2.88% — top-quartile performance within its 2012-era cohort (82th percentile).
4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.26km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
235 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.54km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.73% — 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 0.78km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
Viva scores 7.74 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade S, ranking 125th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 1st of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Project's Historical Performance (9/10); its weakest is Rental Yield (3/10). Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: tenure, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: future transformation, total returns.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at Viva
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 5 resale transactions, median $2,787 psf, median price $3.75M. Median PSF is up 6.3% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,622 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 1 | $2,832 psf | $3.75M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,773 psf | $3.31M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 1 | $2,815 psf | $7.00M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $2,750 psf | $5.39M |
| 12-month total | 5 | $2,787 psf | $3.75M |
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.
Viva: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 125th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is Viva a good buy in 2026?
- Viva scores 7.74/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade S), which places it 125th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 1st of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: tenure, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: future transformation, 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 Viva?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 5 resale transactions at Viva, at a median of $2,787 psf and a median price of $3.75M (range $2,750 psf to $2,832 psf). The median PSF is up 6.3% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $2,622 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is Viva from the nearest MRT station?
- Viva is about 540m from Novena MRT (NS20), 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 Viva compare with The Shelford?
- The Shelford is the project scored next to Viva on the District 11 ranking: 7.42 (Grade S) against Viva's 7.74 (Grade S). Viva scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (9 vs 8) and Primary School Effect (8 vs 7); The Shelford scores higher on MRT Proximity (8 vs 9) and Future Transformation (4 vs 5).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of Viva?
- 4 primary schools are within 1km of Viva: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary). 4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.26km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. Viva scores 8/10 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 Viva, and how big is the project?
- Viva is freehold, completed in 2012, has 235 units, developed by Chip Eng Seng. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 235 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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