Rio Gardens
Rio Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 54 units across 1 block. Across 103 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,357 psf, ~947 sqft).
What are the key facts about Rio Gardens?
Rio Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 54 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2005
- Developer
- HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD
- Total units
- 54
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 12 (Kallang)
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median PSF
- S$1,357 psf
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at Rio Gardens?
Units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,357 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.4% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$1.36M
recent · 103 sales on record
Median PSF
S$1,357 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$2,708
138 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
2.4%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.
What has recently sold at Rio Gardens?
Rio Gardens has 103 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,360,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | S$1,360,000 | 947 | S$1,436 psf |
| Sept 2024 | S$1,870,000 | 1,195 | S$1,565 psf |
| Jul 2024 | S$1,750,000 | 1,152 | S$1,519 psf |
| Jul 2024 | S$1,800,000 | 1,195 | S$1,507 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$1,300,000 | 947 | S$1,372 psf |
| Mar 2024 | S$1,610,000 | 1,195 | S$1,348 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$1,625,000 | 1,195 | S$1,360 psf |
| Jul 2023 | S$1,285,000 | 947 | S$1,357 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$1,265,000 | 947 | S$1,335 psf |
| May 2022 | S$1,520,000 | 1,195 | S$1,272 psf |
| Apr 2022 | S$1,170,000 | 947 | S$1,235 psf |
| Feb 2022 | S$1,180,000 | 947 | S$1,246 psf |
103 sales and 138 rentals on record since Jun 2003. Source: URA.
Are prices at Rio Gardens rising?
The median transacted PSF at Rio Gardens has risen 132% over the past 16 years (2008–2024), from S$649 psf to S$1,507 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S$1,507 psf | S$1.75M | 5 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | S$1,357 psf | S$1.28M | 2 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | S$1,246 psf | S$1.18M | 4 | +9.4% |
| 2021 | S$1,139 psf | S$1.42M | 2 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | S$966 psf | S$915k | 2 | -9.0% |
| 2014 | S$1,061 psf | S$1.26M | 3 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | S$1,075 psf | S$1.02M | 2 | +20.0% |
| 2012 | S$896 psf | S$990k | 6 | +30.0% |
| 2010 | S$689 psf | S$838k | 6 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | S$649 psf | S$650k | 5 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around Rio Gardens?
6,316 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 12 — where Rio Gardens sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.
Active agents · 12mo
6,316
District 12 · closed ≥1 deal
Deals on record
24,253
all-time · all property types
Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 12across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.
Where is Rio Gardens and what's nearby?
Rio Gardens is located in Kallang, in the Central Region of Singapore.
Rio Gardens is a freehold apartment completed in 2005. It was developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD. The development has 54 residential units. It sits on a land area of 2,204 sqm and has a gross floor area of 6,171 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
RIO GARDENS is located at 55B Jalan Taman, Singapore 329001. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, Kallang. The project falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Potong Pasir MRT, approximately 746m away, around 12 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 29 Bendemeer Road for food options, and St Michael'S Pg for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Barbeque Area, Covered car park, 24 hours security, and Swimming pool.
Who built Rio Gardens and how big is the development?
Rio Gardens was developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD, with 54 units over up to 10 storeys.
- Developer
- HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD
- Floors
- 10 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 2,204 sqm (23,724 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 6,171 sqm (66,424 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is Rio Gardens from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Rio Gardens is Potong Pasir MRT, about 746 m away (~12 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Potong Pasir MRT746 m · ~12 min
- Boon Keng MRT866 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km436 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km501 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority540 m
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority547 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km723 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What facilities does Rio Gardens have?
Rio Gardens has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.
What does it cost to own a unit at Rio Gardens?
Buying a unit at Rio Gardens (~S$1.36M) needs about S$9,956/mo in income and S$4,580/mo in repayments, after S$39,000 stamp duty and a S$340k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.36M) 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$39,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$340k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,580/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$9,956/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about Rio Gardens? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from Rio Gardens's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at Rio Gardens sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about Rio Gardens
How much does a unit at Rio Gardens cost?⌄
Units at Rio Gardens have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,357 psf), from 103 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at Rio Gardens?⌄
For a unit around S$1.36M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$9,956/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,580/mo after a S$340k (25%) downpayment and S$39,000 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is Rio Gardens a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 2.4%; median PSF has risen about 132% since 2008. 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 Rio Gardens going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at Rio Gardens has risen about 132% between 2008 and 2024, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is Rio Gardens freehold or leasehold?⌄
Rio Gardens is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was Rio Gardens built and who developed it?⌄
Rio Gardens obtained TOP in 2005, developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD, with 54 units across 1 block.
What is the nearest MRT to Rio Gardens?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Rio Gardens is Potong Pasir MRT, about 746 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Rio Gardens?⌄
St Andrew's School (Junior), Bendemeer Primary School, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Rio Gardens — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.