PRIMEKEY ANALYSIS · 2026
Thomson Reserve ·
District 20
D20·Upper Thomson | 99 Year Leasehold | 1,240 UNITS | RCR
33/40
Excellent
Ai Tong School within the 1km ballot zone, a three minute walk to Upper Thomson MRT and 1,240 units of scale. PrimeKey grades Thomson reserve as Excellent, and the strengths sit exactly where families and landlords feel them.
SCHOOL TIER
Elite
Ai Tong · 1 km
MRT DISTANCE
3 MINs
Walk
PROJECT SIZE
1,240
Units
THE PILLARS OF GROWTH
Why This Project Stands Out
REWARDS & RISKS
The highlights
— ▲ What's working in its favour
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Ai Tong School, an elite tier primary, is 530 metres away and inside the 1km ballot zone
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Three minute walk (261m) to Upper Thomson MRT Exit 2 on the Thomson-East Coast Line
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Projected rental yield of 3.17%, above the RCR benchmark for this segment
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1,240 units with full scale facilities and strong resale liquidity
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98 years left on the lease, removing lease decay worries for a generation
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0.9km from the Upper Thomson growth hotspot, close enough to benefit as upgrades arrive
—▽ Things to keep in mind
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Only 1,253 nearby HDB units reach MOP in the next decade, a smaller upgrader pool than the big heartland clusters
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With 1,240 units, owners renting out or selling at the same time will face competition from their own neighbours
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Upper Thomson entry prices run higher than most of the OCR, so unit selection matters to protect the 3.17% yield
So, what's the verdict?
33 out of 40, held back mainly by a thin land sales pipeline nearby. Everything a family or landlord feels day to day scores at the top: an elite school in the ballot zone, three minutes to the MRT, 1,240 units of scale and a near full lease. Right for families planning around Ai Tong and investors who want dependable rental with growth on the side.
YIELD + GROWTH BUY
Best Suited For
School-Focused Families | Long-Term Investors | City-Fringe Buyers | Own-Stay Upgraders
INVESTMENT ANGLE
The Growth Case
Thomson Reserve is anchored by things that do not move: an elite school, a train station and MacRitchie greenery. That permanence is the investment case.
The Ai Tong Anchor
Elite school · Permanent demand
Every year a new cohort of parents needs an address within 1km of Ai Tong, and the supply of such homes barely grows. That creates a demand floor under both rents and resale prices. School driven demand is one of the few forces in property that repeats annually regardless of the market.
Rent the City Fringe
3.17% Yield · RCR Address
A three minute walk to a direct line into Orchard and the CBD makes this an easy let for professionals and school families alike. The projected 3.17% yield already clears the RCR benchmark. Tenant turnover tends to be low when schools and nature sit at the doorstep.
Scale as Safety
1,240 Units · 98-Year Lease
Large projects trade often, so pricing stays transparent and exits stay easy. Pair that with a lease that is practically brand new and you get an asset banks like and buyers understand. That combination protects you on the way out, not just the way in.
Investment Tip
— BUY THE CONSTANTS
"Hotspots evolve and pipelines change, but Ai Tong, the MRT and MacRitchie are not going anywhere. Thomson Reserve is priced off things that stay put."
- Stevia Ng Gogna
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Planning around Ai Tong or the Thomson line?
Stack choice, facing and entry price decide how well this project works for you.
Ask Stevia for the full unit-level view before you commit.
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PrimeKey Analysis is a scoring tool by Navis (a division of Huttons Asia). For comparison only. Not financial or investment advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making any decision. Past results don't guarantee future returns. Stevia Ng · CEA R069539E · Huttons Asia Pte. Ltd. L3008899K