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FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Top Ten

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Jul 2022 (URA)
Quick Summary

Top Ten is a freehold apartment in District 9 (Newton) that obtained TOP in 1978, with 11 units. Units have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf), from 18 sales on record.

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What are the key facts about Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

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.

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What has recently sold at Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

Top Ten has 18 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$5,185,950 in Jul 2022 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2022S$5,185,9503,143S$1,650 psf
Nov 2021S$2,700,0001,442S$1,872 psf
Jun 2021S$2,610,0001,496S$1,744 psf
Jul 2017S$2,225,0001,539S$1,446 psf
Mar 2017S$2,200,0001,442S$1,525 psf
Jun 2012S$2,500,0001,496S$1,671 psf
Dec 2009S$2,200,0001,539S$1,429 psf
Jun 2007S$1,800,0001,496S$1,203 psf
Jul 2006S$1,280,0001,711S$748 psf
Jun 2006S$1,000,0001,496S$668 psf
Aug 2001S$840,0001,442S$582 psf
Dec 1999S$1,200,0002,121S$566 psf

18 sales and 38 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

4

Where is Top Ten and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

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How far is Top Ten from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: The Centrepoint · 320 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 441 mHawker centre: Newton Food Centre · 785 mPark: Orchard Fountain Corner · 431 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to own a unit at Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

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.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$2.20M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

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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Frequently asked questions about Top Ten

What is the price at Top Ten?

Units at Top Ten have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf), from 18 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Top Ten freehold or leasehold?

Top Ten is freehold.

When was Top Ten built?

Top Ten obtained TOP in 1978.

What is the rental yield at Top Ten?

Gross rental yield at Top Ten is about 2.8%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Top Ten?

Top Ten has 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.

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