FreeholdCCRDistrict 9 (River Valley)

Riva Lodge

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jul 2011 (URA)
Quick Summary

Riva Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1994, with 25 units across 1 block. Across 22 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$697 psf, ~1,507 sqft).

1

What are the key facts about Riva Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Riva Lodge is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 1994, with 25 units across 1 block.

Tenure
Freehold
TOP / Completion
1994
Developer
ROBIN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Total units
25
Blocks
1
District / Area
District 9 (River Valley)
Market segment
CCR
Median PSF
S$697 psf
Last transacted
Jul 2011
Remaining lease
Freehold
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What is the price and PSF at Riva Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$697 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 3.8% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.05M

recent · 22 sales on record

Median PSF

S$697 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$3,318

132 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

3.8%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jul 2011.

3

What has recently sold at Riva Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Riva Lodge has 22 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$2,400,000 in Jul 2011 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jul 2011S$2,400,0001,507S$1,593 psf
Jul 2009S$1,620,0001,507S$1,075 psf
May 2007S$1,688,0001,507S$1,120 psf
Feb 2007S$1,100,0001,507S$730 psf
Mar 2006S$918,0001,507S$609 psf
Nov 2005S$865,0001,507S$574 psf
Jul 2005S$750,0001,507S$498 psf
Sept 2004S$700,0001,195S$586 psf
Jul 2003S$880,0001,561S$564 psf
Jun 2000S$1,050,0001,507S$697 psf
Mar 2000S$1,150,0001,507S$763 psf
Nov 1999S$1,100,0001,507S$730 psf

22 sales and 132 rentals on record since Jan 1995. Source: URA.

4

Are prices at Riva Lodge rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Riva Lodge has fallen 4% over the past 12 years (19952007), from S$764 psf to S$730 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2007S$730 psfS$1.10M2+46.6%
2005S$498 psfS$750k2-28.6%
2000S$697 psfS$1.05M2+5.8%
1999S$659 psfS$993k4-20.5%
1997S$829 psfS$1.25M2-16.7%
1996S$995 psfS$1.20M2+30.2%
1995S$764 psfS$1.13M3

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 Riva Lodge?

Key Takeaway

8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where Riva Lodge 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

Where is Riva Lodge and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

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

Riva Lodge is a freehold apartment completed in 1994. It was developed by ROBIN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development has 25 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,678 sqm and has a gross floor area of 4,697 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

RIVA LODGE is located at 36 Leonie Hill, Singapore 239230. 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 343m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Great World for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE 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, Covered car park, Playground, and 24 hours security.

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Who built Riva Lodge and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Riva Lodge was developed by ROBIN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 25 units.

Developer
ROBIN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD
Blocks
1
Land area
1,678 sqm (18,062 sqft)
Gross floor area
4,697 sqm (50,558 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
8

How far is Riva Lodge from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Riva Lodge is Great World MRT, about 343 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 priority484 m
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Great World · 357 mSupermarket: The Butcher's Dog Pte. Ltd. · 357 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 489 mPark: Kim Seng Pk · 501 m

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

9

What facilities does Riva Lodge have?

Key Takeaway

Riva Lodge has 4 facilities, including Barbeque Area, Covered car park, Playground, 24 hours security.

Barbeque AreaCovered car parkPlayground24 hours security
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Riva Lodge?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Riva Lodge (~S$1.05M) needs about S$7,686/mo in income and S$3,536/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.05M) 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$26,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$263k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,536/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$7,686/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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Thinking about Riva Lodge? Ask before you commit.

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Riva Lodge

How much does a unit at Riva Lodge cost?

Units at Riva Lodge have recently transacted around S$1.05M (S$697 psf), from 22 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Riva Lodge?

For a unit around S$1.05M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$7,686/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,536/mo after a S$263k (25%) downpayment and S$26,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Is Riva Lodge a good investment?

Gross rental yield is about 3.8%; median PSF has fallen about 4% since 1995. 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 Riva Lodge going up?

The median transacted PSF at Riva Lodge has fallen about 4% between 1995 and 2007, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Is Riva Lodge freehold or leasehold?

Riva Lodge is freehold — ownership does not expire.

When was Riva Lodge built and who developed it?

Riva Lodge obtained TOP in 1994, developed by ROBIN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD, with 25 units across 1 block.

What is the nearest MRT to Riva Lodge?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Riva Lodge is Great World MRT, about 343 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Riva Lodge?

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

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