104-yearOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Rio Casa

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through May 2017 (URA)
Quick Summary

Rio Casa is a 104-year apartment in District 19 (Hougang), with 286 units. Across 7 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$845k (S$520 psf, ~1,679 sqft). The lease has approximately 64 years remaining.

Key facts about Rio Casa
Tenure104-year leasehold from 1986 (≈64 years left)
Units286
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTHougang MRT, 802 m (~13 min walk)
Latest median psfS$520 psf, last 7 URA caveats to May 2017
1

What's for sale and for rent at Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

No units at Rio Casa are listed for sale or for rent on the property portals PropKaki tracks right now.

Recorded sale prices are in the sections below. Search listings across Singapore →

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Rio Casa aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 7 URA caveats, units range from 1,625 sqft to 479,439 sqft, and the middle half are 1,636 sqft to 1,679 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$845k (S$520 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.3% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$845k

recent · 7 sales on record

Median PSF

S$520 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,300

270 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.3%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2017.

4

What has recently sold at Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

Rio Casa has 7 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$575,000,000 in May 2017 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2017S$575,000,000479,439S$1,199 psf
May 2016S$845,0001,625S$520 psf
Apr 2016S$730,0001,679S$435 psf
Mar 2016S$840,0001,679S$500 psf
Feb 2016S$840,0001,647S$510 psf
Jun 2015S$880,0001,636S$538 psf
Jul 2014S$960,0001,722S$557 psf

7 sales and 270 rentals on record since Jul 2014. Source: URA.

5

Is Rio Casa a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Rio Casa has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

District 19 sold for more

90%

of 30,979 private resales

Median gain

29%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.0 years

bought to resold

Rio Casa has fewer than 10 matched resales, so the figures are for District 19 as a whole. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

6

Where is Rio Casa and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Rio Casa is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Rio Casa is a 104-year apartment. The development has 286 residential units. It sits on a land area of 36,811 sqm and has a gross floor area of 103,071 sqm. The plot ratio is 16.82.

RIO CASA is located at 349 Hougang Avenue 7, Singapore 530344. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Hougang MRT, approximately 802m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation.

7

How far is Rio Casa from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Rio Casa is Hougang MRT, about 802 m away (~13 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority357 m
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km363 m
  • Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km515 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority744 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority961 m
  • North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Montfort Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 672 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 603 mPark: Punggol Pk · 691 m

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

8

Who built Rio Casa and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Rio Casa was developed by , with 286 units.

Land area
36,811 sqm (396,230 sqft)
Gross floor area
103,071 sqm (1,109,446 sqft)
Plot ratio
16.82
9

What does it cost to own a unit at Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Rio Casa (~S$845k) needs about S$6,186/mo in income and S$2,846/mo in repayments, after S$19,950 stamp duty and a S$211k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$845k) 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$19,950

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$211k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,846/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,186/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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10

How many property agents are active around Rio Casa?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Rio Casa sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Frequently asked questions about Rio Casa

Is Rio Casa freehold?

No. Rio Casa is on a 104-year lease that started in 1986, with about 64 years left.

Is Rio Casa a good investment?

Rio Casa has no resales on record yet, so it has no track record of its own. Across District 19, 90% of 30,979 private homes that were bought and later resold sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 29% over a median 7.0-year hold (URA caveats, before costs). Its gross rental yield is about 3.3%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Rio Casa an EC?

No. Rio Casa is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at Rio Casa?

Units at Rio Casa have recently sold for around S$845k (S$520 psf), the median of the last 7 URA caveats to May 2017. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is Rio Casa located?

Rio Casa is at 349 Hougang Avenue 7, Singapore 530344, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Hougang MRT, about 802 m away.

How many units are there in Rio Casa?

Rio Casa has 286 units.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Rio Casa?

For a unit around S$845k as a first home, you'd need roughly S$6,186/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$2,846/mo after a S$211k (25%) downpayment and S$19,950 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Rio Casa?

Chij Our Lady Of The Nativity, Holy Innocents' Primary School, Punggol Primary School are within 1 km of Rio Casa. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.