FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Luma

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Luma is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 75 units across 1 block. Across 138 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$2,127 psf, ~743 sqft). There are 19 units for sale from S$1.60M to S$2.80M.

1

What are the key facts about Luma?

Key Takeaway

Luma is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 75 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
2011
Developer
NOVELTY HOLDINGS PTE LTD
Total units
75
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (River Valley)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$2,127 psf
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Luma?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$2,127 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.0% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.65M

recent · 138 sales on record

Median PSF

S$2,127 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$4,174

559 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.0%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$2,190 psf — about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Jun 2026.

3

What has recently sold at Luma?

Key Takeaway

Luma has 138 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,550,000 in Jun 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jun 2026S$1,550,000743S$2,087 psf
Jun 2026S$1,650,000743S$2,222 psf
Apr 2026S$1,930,000904S$2,135 psf
Apr 2026S$2,650,0001,173S$2,259 psf
Sept 2025S$1,580,000743S$2,127 psf
Jan 2025S$1,558,000743S$2,098 psf
Nov 2024S$1,635,000743S$2,201 psf
Aug 2024S$2,350,0001,173S$2,003 psf
Jul 2024S$2,037,000904S$2,253 psf
Jun 2024S$2,348,0001,173S$2,001 psf
Mar 2024S$1,950,000904S$2,157 psf
Feb 2024S$1,460,000743S$1,966 psf

138 sales and 559 rentals on record since Aug 2007. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Luma rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Luma has risen 23% over the past 9 years (20172026), from S$1,737 psf to S$2,135 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$2,135 psfS$1.65M4+1.8%
2025S$2,098 psfS$1.56M2-1.4%
2024S$2,127 psfS$1.95M7+10.9%
2023S$1,918 psfS$2.25M3+2.3%
2022S$1,875 psfS$2.10M5+3.1%
2021S$1,818 psfS$1.45M6+2.3%
2020S$1,777 psfS$1.69M2+0.7%
2019S$1,764 psfS$1.66M5-0.7%
2018S$1,777 psfS$1.67M4+2.3%
2017S$1,737 psfS$1.31M7

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

5

How many property agents are active around Luma?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Luma sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

8,302

District 9 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

67,330

all-time · all property types

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

6

What bedroom types are available at Luma?

Key Takeaway

Luma has 19 units listed for sale, spanning 2-bedroom layouts.

Based on units currently listed for sale.

BedroomsFor salePrice rangeMedian PSF
2-bedroom19S$1.60M–S$2.80MS$2,190 psf
7

Where is Luma and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Luma is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.

Luma is a freehold apartment completed in 2011. It was developed by NOVELTY HOLDINGS PTE LTD. The development has 75 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,939 sqm and has a gross floor area of 5,430 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

LUMA is located at 6 River Valley Grove, Singapore 238403. 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 331m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Kim Seng Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Function room, Gymnasium room, Playground, and Swimming pool.

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Who built Luma and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Luma was developed by NOVELTY HOLDINGS PTE LTD, designed by JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD, with 75 units.

Developer
NOVELTY HOLDINGS PTE LTD
Architect
JGP ARCHITECTURE (S) PTE LTD
Main contractor
NOVELTY BUILDERS PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,939 sqm (20,871 sqft)
Gross floor area
5,430 sqm (58,448 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
9

How far is Luma from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Luma is Great World MRT, about 331 m away (~5 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 priority316 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.6 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Great World · 472 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 442 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 624 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 465 m

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

10

What facilities does Luma have?

Key Takeaway

Luma has 5 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Function room, Gymnasium room, Playground, and more.

Barbeque AreaFunction roomGymnasium roomPlaygroundSwimming pool
11

What does it cost to own a unit at Luma?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Luma (~S$1.65M) needs about S$12,078/mo in income and S$5,557/mo in repayments, after S$52,100 stamp duty and a S$413k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.65M) 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$52,100

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$413k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,557/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$12,078/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Luma? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Luma

How much does a unit at Luma cost?

Units at Luma have recently transacted around S$1.65M (S$2,127 psf), from 138 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Luma?

For a unit around S$1.65M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$12,078/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,557/mo after a S$413k (25%) downpayment and S$52,100 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Luma a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.0%, and current asking prices sit about 3% above the most recent transacted PSF; median PSF has risen about 23% since 2017. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, holding period and the unit's size, floor and facing — all summarised on this page from URA data.

Are prices at Luma going up?

The median transacted PSF at Luma has risen about 23% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Luma freehold or leasehold?

Luma is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Luma built and who developed it?

Luma obtained TOP in 2011, developed by NOVELTY HOLDINGS PTE LTD, with 75 units across 1 block.

How many units are for sale at Luma?

There are 19 units for sale at Luma, from S$1.60M to S$2.80M.

What is the nearest MRT to Luma?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Luma is Great World MRT, about 331 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Luma?

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

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