Top Ten
Located in District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley), Top Ten is a freehold condominium in the Core Central Region (CCR). The development comprises 10 units. Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records. Nearby developments in District 9 can be compared on ShiokNest's district analytics pages.
Overview & Key Facts
TOP TEN is a freehold condominium at EMERALD HILL ROAD in District 9 (CCR), developed by , comprising 10 units.
Location & Connectivity
TOP TEN is approximately 480m from Somerset MRT station, with 15 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | North-South Line | 480m |
| Orchard | North-South Line | 880m |
| Orchard | Thomson-East Coast Line | 880m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-South Line | 940m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | North-East Line | 940m |
| Dhoby Ghaut | Circle Line | 940m |
Schools & Education
18 schools within 2 km (3 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACS (Junior) | Primary | 240m |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 760m |
| NPS International School | International | 840m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 1 km |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 1.1 km |
| Kheng Cheng School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 1.3 km |
Unit Mix & Pricing
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BR | 2 | $1,808 psf | $2,655,000 |
| 5+ BR | 1 | $1,650 psf | $5,185,950 |
Market Position
TOP TEN has recorded 3 sales at an average price of $3,498,650.
Price Appreciation
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $1,808 psf | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,650 psf | ↓ 8.8% |
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Price Index Check
The ShiokNest Price Index for District 9 reads 102.3 as of June 2026 — up 0.9% year-on-year. The index tracks repeat-sales price movement, so it is less distorted by shifts in what happens to be transacting than a raw average PSF.
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Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWELL HILL RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2020 | $2,731 psf | 585 |
| RIVER GREEN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | $3,139 psf | 494 |
| RIVER MODERN | 99 years leasehold | $3,243 psf | 427 |
| THE AVENIR | Freehold | $3,191 psf | 323 |
| KOPAR AT NEWTON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2019 | $2,512 psf | 256 |
What Could Work Against You
- Only 0 transactions were recorded in the past 12 months, so the price figures here rest on a thin sample — a single outlier deal can move the averages.
- At 10 units, this is a boutique development — fewer comparable sales to anchor valuations, and maintenance costs spread across a smaller fee base.
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: mrt-walkable commuters, long-term hold (10+ yr), freehold / generational hold and boutique low-density (<100 units). Located ~480m from Somerset MRT, this property is a comfortable daily walk for transit commuters.
For foreign / absd-aware buyers, it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors and resort facilities — other options likely serve them better. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
TOP TEN is a freehold development in District 9 (CCR), with 10 units, offering a gross yield of 2.4%.
Explore the full TOP TEN dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing TOP TEN against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.2 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,400,000
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (1.5 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,600,000
- Bukit Merah — 4-room average $894,787 (1.8 km away), an upgrader gap of about $2,600,000
FAQ
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Sources & Next Steps
- TOP TEN Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley) — District 9 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 3 transactions
- Rental data: 8 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
Latest recorded data point: Jul 2022 · 3 records analysed · Source: URA private-sale caveats