The Lumos
The Lumos is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 53 units across 1 block. Across 36 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$5.47M (S$2,323 psf, ~2,433 sqft). There are 23 units for sale from S$2.98M to S$12.89M.
What are the key facts about The Lumos?
The Lumos is a freehold apartment in District 9 (River Valley) that obtained TOP in 2011, with 53 units across 1 block.
- Tenure
- Freehold
- TOP / Completion
- 2011
- Developer
- BUILDHOME PTE LTD
- Total units
- 53
- Blocks
- 1
- District / Area
- District 9 (River Valley)
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median PSF
- S$2,323 psf
- Last transacted
- Sept 2024
- Remaining lease
- Freehold
What is the price and PSF at The Lumos?
Units have recently transacted around S$5.47M (S$2,323 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 1.5% (URA caveat data).
Recent median price
S$5.47M
recent · 36 sales on record
Median PSF
S$2,323 psf
recent transactions
Median rent (monthly)
S$6,930
219 rentals on record
Gross rental yield
1.5%
indicative, gross
Source: URA caveat data, through Sept 2024.
What has recently sold at The Lumos?
The Lumos has 36 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$9,039,360 in Sept 2024 (URA caveat data).
| Date | Price | Size (sqft) | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024 | S$9,039,360 | 3,229 | S$2,799 psf |
| Apr 2024 | S$5,700,000 | 2,433 | S$2,343 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$4,050,000 | 1,755 | S$2,308 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$5,737,875 | 2,433 | S$2,359 psf |
| Aug 2022 | S$1,738,000 | 700 | S$2,484 psf |
| May 2022 | S$12,500,000 | 5,931 | S$2,108 psf |
| Mar 2022 | S$3,911,420 | 1,755 | S$2,229 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$4,150,000 | 1,755 | S$2,365 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$5,650,000 | 2,433 | S$2,323 psf |
| Dec 2021 | S$5,600,000 | 2,433 | S$2,302 psf |
| Oct 2021 | S$5,472,000 | 2,433 | S$2,249 psf |
| May 2021 | S$1,850,000 | 700 | S$2,644 psf |
36 sales and 219 rentals on record since Aug 2007. Source: URA.
Are prices at The Lumos rising?
The median transacted PSF at The Lumos has fallen 28% over the past 17 years (2007–2024), from S$3,275 psf to S$2,343 psf (URA caveats).
| Year | Median PSF | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S$2,343 psf | S$5.70M | 2 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | S$2,308 psf | S$4.05M | 5 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | S$2,302 psf | S$5.47M | 7 | +28.2% |
| 2019 | S$1,795 psf | S$3.15M | 2 | -45.2% |
| 2007 | S$3,275 psf | S$5.85M | 19 | — |
Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.
How many property agents are active around The Lumos?
8,302 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 9 — where The Lumos 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.
What bedroom types are available at The Lumos?
The Lumos has 23 units listed for sale, spanning 1–7-bedroom layouts.
Based on units currently listed for sale.
| Bedrooms | For sale | Price range | Median PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 1 | S$6.95M–S$6.95M | — |
| 2-bedroom | 1 | S$2.98M–S$2.98M | — |
| 3-bedroom | 8 | S$4.10M–S$6.94M | — |
| 4-bedroom | 12 | S$6.04M–S$12.89M | — |
| 7-bedroom | 1 | S$5.80M–S$5.80M | — |
Where is The Lumos and what's nearby?
The Lumos is located in River Valley, in the Central Region of Singapore.
The Lumos is a freehold apartment completed in 2011. It was developed by BUILDHOME PTE LTD. The development has 53 residential units. It sits on a land area of 3,185 sqm and has a gross floor area of 8,919 sqm. The plot ratio is 2.8.
THE LUMOS is located at 9 Leonie Hill, Singapore 239220. 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 599m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Ngee Ann City for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Zion Riverside Food Centre for food options, and Orchard Fountain Corner for greenery and recreation.
Who built The Lumos and how big is the development?
The Lumos was developed by BUILDHOME PTE LTD, with 53 units over up to 35 storeys.
- Developer
- BUILDHOME PTE LTD
- Floors
- 35 storeys
- Blocks
- 1
- Land area
- 3,185 sqm (34,283 sqft)
- Gross floor area
- 8,919 sqm (96,003 sqft)
- Plot ratio
- 2.80
How far is The Lumos from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to The Lumos is Great World MRT, about 599 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Great World MRT599 m · ~9 min
- Somerset MRT792 m · ~12 min
- Orchard Boulevard MRT984 m · ~15 min
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 priority682 m
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.5 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.6 km
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to own a unit at The Lumos?
Buying a unit at The Lumos (~S$5.47M) needs about S$40,057/mo in income and S$18,429/mo in repayments, after S$267,920 stamp duty and a S$1.37M downpayment.
Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$5.47M) 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$267,920
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$1.37M
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$18,429/mo
30y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$40,057/mo
TDSR @ stress rate
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Thinking about The Lumos? Ask before you commit.
A fair-value read, recent comps and what a unit really costs — from The Lumos's own transactions.
PropKakiRecent units at The Lumos sold close to their fair value — solid, no obvious overpay.
Frequently asked questions about The Lumos
How much does a unit at The Lumos cost?⌄
Units at The Lumos have recently transacted around S$5.47M (S$2,323 psf), from 36 sales on record (URA caveats). The exact price depends on size, floor and facing.
How much do I need to earn to buy at The Lumos?⌄
For a unit around S$5.47M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$40,057/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$18,429/mo after a S$1.37M (25%) downpayment and S$267,920 Buyer's Stamp Duty.
Is The Lumos a good investment?⌄
Gross rental yield is about 1.5%; median PSF has fallen about 28% since 2007. 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 The Lumos going up?⌄
The median transacted PSF at The Lumos has fallen about 28% between 2007 and 2024, based on URA caveats. Year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.
Is The Lumos freehold or leasehold?⌄
The Lumos is freehold — ownership does not expire.
When was The Lumos built and who developed it?⌄
The Lumos obtained TOP in 2011, developed by BUILDHOME PTE LTD, with 53 units across 1 block.
How many units are for sale at The Lumos?⌄
There are 23 units for sale at The Lumos, from S$2.98M to S$12.89M.
What is the nearest MRT to The Lumos?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to The Lumos is Great World MRT, about 599 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of The Lumos?⌄
River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of The Lumos — homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.