FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (Newton)

Top Ten

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 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. Across 18 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf, ~1,496 sqft). There are 2 units for sale from S$3.57M to S$3.57M.

Key facts about Top Ten
TenureFreehold
TOP year1978
Units11
District and areaDistrict 9 · Newton · CCR
Nearest MRTSomerset MRT, 515 m (~8 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,429 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2022
1

What's for sale and for rent at Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

Top Ten has 2 units listed for sale, asking S$3.57M to S$3.57M, and 9 units for rent at a median of S$1,880 a month.

For sale

2 listings

S$3.57M – S$3.57M

For rent

9 listings

S$1,880 – S$2,880 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
6-bedroom2S$3.57M–S$3.57M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Top Ten aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 18 URA caveats, units range from 1,442 sqft to 3,143 sqft, and the middle half are 1,442 sqft to 1,711 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
6-bedroom1,539 sqftS$3.57M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Top Ten →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

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 2.9% (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$5,275

40 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.9%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2022.

4

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 40 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Top Ten rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Top Ten has risen 209% over the past 26 years (19952021), from S$565 psf to S$1,744 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2021S$1,744 psfS$2.61M2+20.6%
2017S$1,446 psfS$2.20M2+116.5%
2006S$668 psfS$1.00M2+18.0%
1999S$566 psfS$1.20M4+0.2%
1995S$565 psfS$815k2

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Top Ten a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 11 units at Top Ten that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2022), 82% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 7.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

82%

of 11 resales here

Median gain

23%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.2 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Top Ten with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

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.

8

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.

9

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

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

10

How many property agents are active around Top Ten?

Key Takeaway

8,303 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

8,303

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,358

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 9 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Thinking about Top Ten? Ask before you commit.

A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Top Ten's own transactions.

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Is Top Ten a good buy, and what are units selling for?

Recent units at Top Ten sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.

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11

Frequently asked questions about Top Ten

Is Top Ten freehold?

Yes. Top Ten is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Top Ten?

Top Ten was completed (obtained TOP) in 1978, so it is about 48 years old.

Is Top Ten a good investment?

Of 11 units at Top Ten that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2022), 82% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 23% over a median 7.2-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.9%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Top Ten an EC?

No. Top Ten is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Top Ten?

Units at Top Ten have recently sold for around S$2.20M (S$1,429 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jul 2022. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 2 units are listed for sale from S$3.57M to S$3.57M.

Where is Top Ten located?

Top Ten is at 134 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229414, in Newton (District 9). The nearest MRT station is Somerset MRT, about 515 m away.

How many units are there in Top Ten?

Top Ten has 11 units.

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.

Are prices at Top Ten going up?

The median price per square foot at Top Ten has risen about 209% between 1995 and 2021, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

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 get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.