Top Ten
Top Ten is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 11 units. Across 18 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf, ~1,496 sqft).
What are the key facts about Top Ten?
Top Ten is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 11 units.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 1978
- Developer
- —
- Total units
- 11
- Blocks
- —
- District / Area
- District 9 (Newton)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,429 psf
- Last transacted
- Jul 2022
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Top Ten?
Units have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.8% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$2.20M
recent · 18 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,429 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$5,187
38 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.8%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2022.
What has recently sold at Top Ten?
Top Ten has 18 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,185,950 in Jul 2022 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | S$5,185,950 | 3,143 | S$1,650 psf |
| Nov 2021 | S$2,700,000 | 1,442 | S$1,872 psf |
| Jun 2021 | S$2,610,000 | 1,496 | S$1,744 psf |
| Jul 2017 | S$2,225,000 | 1,539 | S$1,446 psf |
| Mar 2017 | S$2,200,000 | 1,442 | S$1,525 psf |
| Jun 2012 | S$2,500,000 | 1,496 | S$1,671 psf |
| Dec 2009 | S$2,200,000 | 1,539 | S$1,429 psf |
| Jun 2007 | S$1,800,000 | 1,496 | S$1,203 psf |
| Jul 2006 | S$1,280,000 | 1,711 | S$748 psf |
| Jun 2006 | S$1,000,000 | 1,496 | S$668 psf |
| Aug 2001 | S$840,000 | 1,442 | S$582 psf |
| Dec 1999 | S$1,200,000 | 2,121 | S$566 psf |
18 sales and 38 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.
Are prices at Top Ten rising?
The median transacted PSF at Top Ten has risen 209% over the past 26 years (1995–2021), from S$565 psf to S$1,744 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | S$1,744 psf | S$2.61M | 2 | +20.6% |
| 2017 | S$1,446 psf | S$2.20M | 2 | +116.5% |
| 2006 | S$668 psf | S$1.00M | 2 | +18.0% |
| 1999 | S$566 psf | S$1.20M | 4 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | S$565 psf | S$815k | 2 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Top Ten?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Top Ten sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
8,302
District 9 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
67,330
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Top Ten and what's nearby?
Top Ten is located in Newton, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Top Ten is a freehold apartment completed in 1978. The development has 11 residential units. It sits on a land area of 782 sqm.
TOP TEN is located at 134 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229414. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, Newton. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Somerset MRT, approximately 515m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Centrepoint for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Newton Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation.
How far is Top Ten from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Top Ten is Somerset MRT, about 515 m away (~8 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Somerset MRT515 m · ~8 min
- Dhoby Ghaut MRT987 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority703 m
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.2 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary school1.6 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)Secondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at Top Ten?
Buying a unit at Top Ten (~S$2.20M) needs about S$16,105/mo in income and S$7,409/mo in repayments, after S$79,600 stamp duty and a S$550k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$79,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$550k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$7,409/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$16,105/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Top Ten's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Top Ten sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Top Ten
How much does a unit at Top Ten cost?⌄
Units at Top Ten have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf), from 18 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Top Ten?⌄
For a unit around S$2.20M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$16,105/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$7,409/mo after a S$550k (25%) downpayment and S$79,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Top Ten a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.8%; median PSF has risen about 209% since 1995. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.
Are prices at Top Ten going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Top Ten has risen about 209% between 1995 and 2021, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Top Ten freehold or leasehold?⌄
Top Ten is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Top Ten built and who developed it?⌄
Top Ten obtained TOP in 1978, with 11 units.
What is the nearest MRT to Top Ten?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Top Ten is Somerset MRT, about 515 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Top Ten?⌄
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Margaret's School (Primary) are within 1 km of Top Ten — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.