FreeholdCCRDistrict 10 (Tanglin)

River Valley Apartments

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 October 2026Data through Jan 2024 (URA)
Quick Summary

River Valley Apartments is a freehold apartment in District 10 (Tanglin) that obtained TOP in 1970, with 24 units across 3 blocks. Across 33 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.42M (S$1,239 psf, ~1,163 sqft).

Key facts about River Valley Apartments
TenureFreehold
TOP year1970
Units24 in 3 blocks
District and areaDistrict 10 · Tanglin · CCR
Nearest MRTGreat World MRT, 553 m (~9 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,239 psf, last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2024
1

What's for sale and for rent at River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

River Valley Apartments has 0 units listed for sale, and 2 units for rent at a median of S$1,180 a month.

For sale

0 listings

no asking prices

For rent

2 listings

S$1,180 – S$1,180 a month

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

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for River Valley Apartments aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 33 URA caveats, units range from 958 sqft to 1,238 sqft, and the middle half are 958 sqft to 1,163 sqft.

3

What is the price and PSF at River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.42M (S$1,239 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.42M

recent · 33 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,239 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,643

137 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Source: URA caveat data, through Jan 2024.

4

What has recently sold at River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

River Valley Apartments has 33 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,970,000 in Jan 2024 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
Jan 2024S$1,970,0001,163S$1,695 psf
Jan 2019S$1,300,000958S$1,357 psf
Jan 2018S$1,500,0001,163S$1,290 psf
Jun 2017S$1,348,0001,076S$1,252 psf
Oct 2016S$1,250,000958S$1,305 psf
Aug 2015S$1,200,000958S$1,253 psf
Oct 2012S$1,420,0001,163S$1,221 psf
Jun 2011S$1,440,0001,163S$1,239 psf
May 2011S$1,470,0001,238S$1,188 psf
Mar 2011S$1,470,0001,238S$1,188 psf
Mar 2011S$1,470,0001,227S$1,198 psf
Jan 2011S$1,288,0001,238S$1,041 psf

33 sales and 137 rentals on record since Feb 1995. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at River Valley Apartments rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at River Valley Apartments has risen 153% over the past 16 years (1995–2011), from S$470 psf to S$1,188 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2011S$1,188 psfS$1.44M7+18.6%
2010S$1,002 psfS$1.06M8+155.0%
2004S$393 psfS$423k3-21.2%
2000S$499 psfS$483k2+6.2%
1995S$470 psfS$455k4—

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

6

Is River Valley Apartments a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 15 units at River Valley Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2019), 80% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 18% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

80%

of 15 resales here

Median gain

18%

gross, before costs

Median hold

6.0 years

bought to resold

Every unit at River Valley Apartments 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 River Valley Apartments and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

River Valley Apartments is located in Tanglin, in the Central Region of Singapore.

River Valley Apartments is a freehold apartment completed in 1970. The development has 24 residential units. It sits on a land area of 1,153 sqm and has a gross floor area of 3,228 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.

RIVER VALLEY APARTMENTS is located at 400P River Valley Road, Singapore 248296. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, Tanglin. The project falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Great World MRT, approximately 553m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Valley Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is River Valley Apartments from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to River Valley Apartments is Great World MRT, about 553 m away (~9 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority669 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority774 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km903 m
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
  • Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Valley Point · 327 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 327 mHawker centre: Zion Riverside Food Centre · 414 mPark: Ganges Ave Os · 595 m

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

9

Who built River Valley Apartments and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

River Valley Apartments was developed by —, with 24 units.

Blocks
3
Land area
1,153 sqm (12,411 sqft)
Gross floor area
3,228 sqm (34,746 sqft)
Plot ratio
2.80
10

What does it cost to own a unit at River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at River Valley Apartments (~S$1.42M) needs about S$10,395/mo in income and S$4,782/mo in repayments, after S$41,400 stamp duty and a S$355k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.42M) 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$41,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$355k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,782/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$10,395/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around River Valley Apartments?

Key Takeaway

9,018 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 10 — where River Valley Apartments sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

9,018

District 10 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

69,709

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 10 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 River Valley Apartments

Is River Valley Apartments freehold?⌄

Yes. River Valley Apartments is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is River Valley Apartments?⌄

River Valley Apartments was completed (obtained TOP) in 1970, so it is about 56 years old.

Is River Valley Apartments a good investment?⌄

Of 15 units at River Valley Apartments that were bought and later resold (bought from 1995, resold up to 2019), 80% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 18% over a median 6.0-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is River Valley Apartments an EC?⌄

No. River Valley Apartments is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

What is the price of a condo at River Valley Apartments?⌄

Units at River Valley Apartments have recently sold for around S$1.42M (S$1,239 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to Jan 2024. The price depends on size, floor and facing.

Where is River Valley Apartments located?⌄

River Valley Apartments is at 400P River Valley Road, Singapore 248296, in Tanglin (District 10). The nearest MRT station is Great World MRT, about 553 m away.

How many units are there in River Valley Apartments?⌄

River Valley Apartments has 24 units in 3 blocks.

How much do I need to earn to buy at River Valley Apartments?⌄

For a unit around S$1.42M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$10,395/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$4,782/mo after a S$355k (25%) downpayment and S$41,400 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at River Valley Apartments going up?⌄

The median price per square foot at River Valley Apartments has risen about 153% between 1995 and 2011, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of River Valley Apartments?⌄

Alexandra Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of River Valley Apartments. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.