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FreeholdRCRDistrict 12 (Kallang)

Rio Gardens

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 20 June 2026Data through May 2025 (URA)
Quick Summary

Rio Gardens is a freehold apartment in District 12 (Kallang) that obtained TOP in 2005, with 54 units across 1 block. Units have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,357 psf), from 103 sales on record.

1

What are the key facts about Rio Gardens?

Key Takeaway

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
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What is the price and PSF at Rio Gardens?

Key Takeaway

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$2,707

137 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.4%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2025.

3

What has recently sold at Rio Gardens?

Key Takeaway

Rio Gardens has 103 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,360,000 in May 2025 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2025S$1,360,000947S$1,436 psf
Sept 2024S$1,870,0001,195S$1,565 psf
Jul 2024S$1,750,0001,152S$1,519 psf
Jul 2024S$1,800,0001,195S$1,507 psf
Mar 2024S$1,300,000947S$1,372 psf
Mar 2024S$1,610,0001,195S$1,348 psf
Jul 2023S$1,625,0001,195S$1,360 psf
Jul 2023S$1,285,000947S$1,357 psf
Aug 2022S$1,265,000947S$1,335 psf
May 2022S$1,520,0001,195S$1,272 psf
Apr 2022S$1,170,000947S$1,235 psf
Feb 2022S$1,180,000947S$1,246 psf

103 sales and 137 rentals on record since Jun 2003. Source: URA.

4

Where is Rio Gardens and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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.

5

How far is Rio Gardens from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 693 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 739 mHawker centre: Blk 29 Bendemeer Road · 835 mPark: St Michael'S Pg · 74 m

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

6

What facilities does Rio Gardens have?

Key Takeaway

Rio Gardens has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.

Barbeque AreaCovered car park24 hours securitySwimming pool
7

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

Key Takeaway

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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Frequently asked questions about Rio Gardens

What is the price at Rio Gardens?

Units at Rio Gardens have recently transacted around S$1.36M (S$1,357 psf), from 103 sales on record (URA caveat data).

Is Rio Gardens freehold or leasehold?

Rio Gardens is freehold.

When was Rio Gardens built?

Rio Gardens obtained TOP in 2005, developed by HOI HUP REALTY PTE LTD.

What is the rental yield at Rio Gardens?

Gross rental yield at Rio Gardens is about 2.4%, based on median current rents and prices.

How many units are in Rio Gardens?

Rio Gardens has 54 units across 1 block.

What facilities does Rio Gardens have?

Rio Gardens has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, 24 hours security, Swimming pool.

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.

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