VERTICUS
UrbanLens Analysis
VERTICUS trades at $2,256 PSF, sitting 44% above the District 12 median of $1,562 PSF. At 10 minutes from Toa Payoh MRT (785m), transit access is passable but not a differentiator. THE ORIE fetches $2,723 PSF nearby -- that 17% gap frames VERTICUS's relative value proposition.
The +3.4% two-year price movement is negligible -- neither bullish nor bearish. 7 transactions over two years is modest; the trend is directional, not definitive. For context, THE ARCADY AT BOON KENG has gained 1.6% over the same period.
Freehold tenure eliminates lease-decay risk entirely -- no CPF restrictions, no LTV erosion, no shrinking buyer pool as the asset ages. Gross yield of 3.0% lags the RCR segment average of 3.5%. Investors here are betting on price growth over rental returns.
At 162 units, the development is mid-sized: adequate amenities, manageable maintenance pool, and reasonable resale velocity.
Nearby Comparables
| Development | Median PSF | Yield | 2Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORIE | $2,723 | — | 0.0% |
| EIGHT RIVERSUITES | $1,858 | 4.2% | +12.9% |
| GEM RESIDENCES | $1,945 | 3.6% | +8.4% |
| TREVISTA | $1,902 | 2.7% | +16.8% |
| THE ARCADY AT BOON KENG | $2,617 | — | +1.6% |
PSF Trend
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