99-yearOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Rio Vista

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026Data through Oct 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Rio Vista is a 99-year condominium in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2004, with 716 units across 12 blocks. Across 1,361 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.56M (S$1,181 psf, ~1,249 sqft). There are 63 units for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.00M. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.

Key facts about Rio Vista
Tenure99-year leasehold from 2001 (≈74 years left)
TOP year2004
DeveloperBODENHEIM INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Units716 in 12 blocks
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Latest median psfS$1,181 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026
1

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

Key Takeaway

Rio Vista has 63 units listed for sale, asking S$1.25M to S$2.00M (median S$1,281 psf), and 13 units for rent at a median of S$1,200 a month.

For sale

63 listings

S$1.25M – S$2.00M

For rent

13 listings

S$1,200 – S$4,500 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom1S$1.25M–S$1.25M—
2-bedroom5S$1.25M–S$1.58MS$1,156 psf
3-bedroom53S$1.54M–S$1.80MS$1,281 psf
4-bedroom4S$1.98M–S$2.00MS$1,451 psf

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

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

Key Takeaway

PropKaki has 27 layouts on record for Rio Vista, from 2 to 5 bedrooms (1,055 sqft to 2,583 sqft).

BedroomsLayoutsSizes
2 Bedroom41,055 to 1,378 sq ft
3 Bedroom141,238 to 2,379 sq ft
4 Bedroom81,378 to 2,583 sq ft
5 Bedroom12,497 sq ft

PropKaki holds 16 floor plans for Rio Vista.

See Rio Vista's floor plans — ask PropKaki.Ask PropKakisqm ↔ sq ft converter

Layouts digitised from developer brochures.

3

What is the price and PSF at Rio Vista?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.56M (S$1,181 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.56M

recent · 1,361 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,181 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,810

1,113 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,281 psf — about 8% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through Oct 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Rio Vista?

Key Takeaway

Rio Vista has 1361 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,730,000 in Oct 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Oct 2026S$1,730,0001,636S$1,057 psf
Sept 2026S$1,868,0001,378S$1,356 psf
Sept 2026S$1,570,0001,249S$1,257 psf
Sept 2026S$1,430,0001,238S$1,155 psf
Aug 2026S$1,210,0001,066S$1,135 psf
Jul 2026S$2,750,0002,508S$1,096 psf
Jul 2026S$1,246,0001,055S$1,181 psf
Jun 2026S$1,590,0001,249S$1,273 psf
Jun 2026S$1,450,0001,249S$1,161 psf
Jun 2026S$1,550,0001,249S$1,241 psf
May 2026S$1,565,0001,249S$1,253 psf
Mar 2026S$1,560,0001,249S$1,249 psf

1,361 sales and 1,113 rentals on record since Jul 2001. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Rio Vista rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Rio Vista has risen 57% over the past 9 years (2017–2026), from S$766 psf to S$1,199 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,199 psfS$1.55M17+3.3%
2025S$1,161 psfS$1.54M27+3.6%
2024S$1,121 psfS$1.42M23+2.9%
2023S$1,089 psfS$1.38M25+10.9%
2022S$982 psfS$1.25M29+17.5%
2021S$836 psfS$1.05M34+5.4%
2020S$793 psfS$991k27-3.9%
2019S$825 psfS$1.04M25+3.1%
2018S$800 psfS$1.00M26+4.4%
2017S$766 psfS$973k27—

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

6

Is Rio Vista a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 686 units at Rio Vista that were bought and later resold (bought from 2001, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 35% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 8% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

84%

of 686 resales here

Median gain

35%

gross, before costs

Median hold

7.3 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Rio Vista with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Rio Vista and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Rio Vista is a 99-year condominium completed in 2004. It was developed by BODENHEIM INVESTMENTS PTE LTD. The development has 716 residential units. It sits on a land area of 30,817 sqm and has a gross floor area of 92,451 sqm. The plot ratio is 3.0.

RIO VISTA is located at 18 Upper Serangoon View, Singapore 534198. 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 Exit B, approximately 986m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Hougang Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and Punggol Pk for greenery and recreation. Facilities in the development include Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Gymnasium room, Jacuzzi, and Playground.

8

How far is Rio Vista from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Schools nearby

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

  • Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km131 m
  • Chij Our Lady Of The NativityPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority459 m
  • Holy Innocents' High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km630 m
  • North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km886 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority927 m
  • Holy Innocents' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Montfort Junior SchoolPrimary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Hougang Mall · 888 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 485 mPark: Punggol Pk · 506 m

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

9

Who built Rio Vista and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Rio Vista was developed by BODENHEIM INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, designed by CONSORTIUM 168 ARCHITECTS PTE LTD, with 716 units over up to 17 storeys.

Developer
BODENHEIM INVESTMENTS PTE LTD
Architect
CONSORTIUM 168 ARCHITECTS PTE LTD
Main contractor
NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD
Floors
17 storeys
Blocks
12
Land area
30,817 sqm (331,711 sqft)
Gross floor area
92,451 sqm (995,133 sqft)
Plot ratio
3.00
10

What facilities does Rio Vista have?

Key Takeaway

Rio Vista has 10 facilities, including Covered car park, Clubhouse, Fitness corner, Gymnasium room, and more.

Covered car parkClubhouseFitness cornerGymnasium roomJacuzziPlayground24 hours securitySwimming poolTennis courtsWading pool
11

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Rio Vista (~S$1.56M) needs about S$11,420/mo in income and S$5,254/mo in repayments, after S$47,600 stamp duty and a S$390k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.56M) 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$47,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$390k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$5,254/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$11,420/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

Read how to tell if a condo is profitable →

12

How many property agents are active around Rio Vista?

Key Takeaway

11,875 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Rio Vista sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,875

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

74,158

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

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

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

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13

Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista

Is Rio Vista freehold?⌄

No. Rio Vista is on a 99-year lease that started in 2001, with about 74 years left.

How old is Rio Vista?⌄

Rio Vista was completed (obtained TOP) in 2004, so it is about 22 years old.

Is Rio Vista a good investment?⌄

Of 686 units at Rio Vista that were bought and later resold (bought from 2001, resold up to 2026), 84% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 35% over a median 7.3-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 8% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Rio Vista an EC?⌄

No. Rio Vista is a private condominium, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Rio Vista?⌄

Rio Vista was developed by BODENHEIM INVESTMENTS PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Rio Vista?⌄

Units at Rio Vista have recently sold for around S$1.56M (S$1,181 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Oct 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 63 units are listed for sale from S$1.25M to S$2.00M.

Where is Rio Vista located?⌄

Rio Vista is at 18 Upper Serangoon View, Singapore 534198, in Hougang (District 19).

How many units are there in Rio Vista?⌄

Rio Vista has 716 units in 12 blocks, up to 17 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Rio Vista?⌄

For a unit around S$1.56M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$11,420/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$5,254/mo after a S$390k (25%) downpayment and S$47,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Rio Vista going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at Rio Vista has risen about 57% between 2017 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Rio Vista?⌄

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