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Chen Yuan Building

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through Oct 1999 (URA)
Quick Summary

Chen Yuan Building is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2007, with 126 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$1.32M (S$496 psf), from 7 sales on record. There are 11 units for sale from S$2.70M to S$5.55M.

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What are the key facts about Chen Yuan Building?

Key Takeaway

Chen Yuan Building is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2007, with 126 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2007
Developer
SHERWOOD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Total units
126
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (River Valley)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$496 psf
Last transacted
Oct 1999
Remaining lease
Freehold
2

What is the price and PSF at Chen Yuan Building?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.32M (S$496 psf) (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.32M

recent · 7 sales on record

Median PSF

S$496 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

0 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,589 psf — about 422% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 1999.

3

What has recently sold at Chen Yuan Building?

Key Takeaway

Chen Yuan Building has 7 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,200,000 in Oct 1999 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Oct 1999S$1,200,0002,659S$451 psf
May 1999S$1,100,0002,659S$414 psf
May 1996S$1,850,0002,659S$696 psf
May 1996S$1,638,0002,659S$616 psf
Apr 1996S$1,600,0002,659S$602 psf
Feb 1995S$1,168,0002,659S$439 psf
Jan 1995S$1,320,0002,659S$496 psf

7 sales and 0 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

4

What bedroom types are available at Chen Yuan Building?

Key Takeaway

Chen Yuan Building has 11 units listed for sale, spanning 2–4-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom4S$2.70M–S$2.88MS$2,759 psf
3-bedroom5S$3.40M–S$5.55MS$2,589 psf
4-bedroom2S$4.90M–S$4.90M
5

Where is Chen Yuan Building and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Chen Yuan Building is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Chen Yuan Building is a freehold apartment completed in 2007. It was developed by SHERWOOD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 126 residential units. It sits on a land area of 5,513 sqm and has a gross floor area of 15,374 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.79.

CHEN YUAN BUILDING is located at 1 River Valley Close, Singapore 238427. It is part of District 09, Orchard / Cairnhill / River Valley, River Valley. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 483m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Robertson Walk for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation.

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How far is Chen Yuan Building from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Chen Yuan Building is Great World MRT, about 483 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority253 m
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.3 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Robertson Walk · 537 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 256 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 797 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 491 m

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

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What does it cost to own a unit at Chen Yuan Building?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Chen Yuan Building (~S$1.32M) needs about S$9,663/mo in income and S$4,446/mo in repayments, after S$37,400 stamp duty and a S$330k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.32M) 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$37,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$330k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,446/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$9,663/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Frequently asked questions about Chen Yuan Building

What is the price at Chen Yuan Building?

Units at Chen Yuan Building have recently transacted around S$1.32M (S$496 psf), from 7 sales on record (URA caveat data).

What is the PSF at Chen Yuan Building?

Units for sale at Chen Yuan Building are asking a median of about S$2,589 psf.

Is Chen Yuan Building freehold or leasehold?

Chen Yuan Building is freehold.

When was Chen Yuan Building built?

Chen Yuan Building obtained TOP in 2007, developed by SHERWOOD DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD.

How many units are for sale at Chen Yuan Building?

There are 11 units for sale at Chen Yuan Building, from S$2.70M to S$5.55M.

How many units are in Chen Yuan Building?

Chen Yuan Building has 126 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Chen Yuan Building?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Chen Yuan Building is Great World MRT, about 483 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Chen Yuan Building?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Chen Yuan Building — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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