River Green · District 9 · 2026
James's professional assessment · Not investment advice
River Valley Primary School sits within 1km, the same oversubscribed Phase 2C anchor that supports the wider River Valley corridor. A genuine, not incidental, school draw for this address.
A genuine above-MRT development at Great World (TEL), one stop to the Orchard interchange (TEL/NSL) and two stops to Outram Park (EWL/NEL). This is not a "near MRT" claim, it's a direct connection.
Walkable to Great World City mall, Kim Seng Park, and the Singapore River promenade. Established CCR-fringe amenity depth, plus a genuine differentiator: Singapore's first residential development with BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy across all five sustainability badges.
Launched August 2025 at $3,130 to $3,343 psf; by February 2026, 2-bedroom resale had already crossed $3,681 psf, real, realised appreciation within six months, not a projection. 92% sold. One caution: River Green is one of four launches adding 2,281 units to the same River Valley corridor, worth watching for supply absorption over the next few years, with TOP not until June 2030.
District 9 · River Valley | Project Review | March 2026 CEA Licensed · mychoicehomez.com | 7 min read
River Green launched in August 2025 and sold 88% of its 524 units on its opening weekend.
+ 92% Sold by February 2026, With Resale Already Above Launch →− Collapse
By February 2026, it was 92% sold. Resale transactions for two-bedroom units had crossed S$3,681 psf. Meaningfully above its S$3,343 psf launch average. Singapore's first private residential development to achieve BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification with all five sustainability badges. EdgeProp.sg One of four launches that together added 2,281 units to the River Valley corridor in less than twelve months.
That is the headline version. Here is the complete picture.
The Development at a Glance
Developer: Wing Tai Holdings (via Winchamp Investment Pte Ltd), one of Singapore's most established residential developers. Portfolio includes The M, The Garden Residences, The Crest, and Lakegarden Residences. Wing Tai has an asset value exceeding S$4.5 billion and is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. EdgeProp.sg
Units: 524 residential units in a single 36-storey block. Unit sizes range from 420 sq ft to 980 sq ft, with 1- to 4-bedroom configurations.
Location: 351 River Valley Road, District 9. Directly above Great World MRT (TE15) on the Thomson-East Coast Line, with exits 1 and 4 providing direct station access. EdgeProp.sg
Land cost: S$1,325 psf ppr (S$464 million). The lower of the two River Valley Green GLS bids, River Modern's adjacent Parcel B was secured at the higher S$1,420 psf ppr.
Launch pricing: Two-bedroom units from S$1.5M (S$2,846 psf), three-bedroom units from S$2.25M (S$2,862 psf), four-bedroom units from S$2.8M (S$2,857 psf) EdgeProp.sg. With the average clearing at S$3,130 to S$3,343 psf across the launch weekend.
TOP: Estimated June 2030.
What Wing Tai Actually Delivered
On location: The Great World MRT connection is genuine. One stop to Orchard MRT interchange (TEL/North-South Line), two stops to Outram Park (East-West and North-East Line). The development also provides walkable access to Great World City mall, Kim Seng Park, and the Singapore River promenade. EdgeProp.sg For daily commuters, this is not a "near MRT" development. It is an above-MRT development.
On sustainability: River Green is Singapore's first residential development to earn BCA Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification with all five sustainability badges: health and wellbeing, whole-life carbon, maintainability, resilience and intelligence (EdgeProp.sg). Beyond certification, the design includes barrier-free routes, pool access for all and native planting throughout. For buyers holding through a decade of tighter sustainability rules and rising tenant expectations, that's real future-proofing.
On unit design: Wing Tai applied its post-GFA harmonisation approach. Smaller stated floor areas without aircon ledges, but efficient internal layouts with minimal dead space. The unit mix leans family-focused, with a heavy emphasis on three- and four-bedroom layouts. A signal that Wing Tai was targeting long-stay owner-occupiers rather than transient investors.
On finishes: Kitchen appliances from V-Zug and Liebherr, sanitary wares from Villeroy & Boch, and Gessi-branded bathroom fittings. EdgeProp.sg These are premium European brands consistent with CCR positioning. And meaningfully above what most OCR and RCR launches provide at equivalent psf.
The Investment Case: What the Numbers Say
River Green entered at S$3,130 psf average. Cheaper than many CCR resale comparables at the time of its launch.
River Green was priced below nearby CCR peers. Irwell Hill Residences, a completed project in the same district, was transacting at comparable or higher psf at the time of River Green's launch, making River Green a materially cheaper entry into District 9.
By February 2026, resale transactions for two-bedroom units had reached S$3,681 psf. A roughly 17% premium over the S$3,130 psf average launch price, within approximately six months of launch. That is not spectacular by 2021 standards, but in a market where UOB records 3.4% annual private property gains overall, a six-month appreciation of this magnitude in a supply-heavy corridor is a meaningful signal.
+ Why 2,281 New River Valley Units Haven't Depressed Prices →− Collapse
The four-launch River Valley supply cluster, 2,281 new units entering a small geographic area. Has not depressed prices. Every project has cleared above 84% at launch. Resale transactions are above launch averages. The corridor has absorbed the supply without price compression.
The Honest Limitations
Unit sizes are compact by CCR standards. At 420 to 980 sq ft for a 1- to 4-bedroom range, these are efficient layouts rather than spacious family homes. A buyer comparing River Green's 786 sq ft three-bedroom against a 1,000+ sq ft three-bedroom at a resale CCR development needs to factor in that psf comparison is not the same as livability comparison.
+ Single-Block Tower, Mixed Stack Quality: Why Orientation Matters Here →− Collapse
Single-block tower with mixed stack quality. With 524 units in one 36-storey tower, stack orientation matters a lot. West-facing units get strong afternoon sun, and lower floors facing River Valley Road or the tennis court may get some noise. The best units, south-facing, pool-view stacks on high floors, were among the first to sell at launch.
+ Three Adjacent Projects Reaching TOP at the Same Time →− Collapse
Resale competition incoming from three adjacent projects. River Modern (455 units, TOP ~2030), Promenade Peak (596 units, TOP ~2028), and Zyon Grand (706 units, TOP ~2028) will all be reaching their TOPs in a similar window. Buyers planning to sell between 2028 and 2031 will be reselling into a market with significant simultaneous inventory. A 7+ year hold horizon is the honest framing for this investment.
Who Should Still Consider River Green
At 92% sold, River Green is effectively closed for new launch buyers. What remains is the resale market. And the question is whether current resale pricing at S$3,400 to S$3,681 psf represents a rational entry.
For a buyer who wants a CCR address at sub-S$3,700 psf with genuine MRT connectivity, BCA Platinum sustainability credentials, and a reputable developer. And who plans to hold for 7+ years, River Green's resale market is still viable. The fundamentals that drove its launch success have not changed.
For a buyer comparing River Green resale to River Modern's remaining new launch units (still partially available post its March 2026 launch at an average of S$3,266 psf with a slightly higher floor area and riverfront positioning), the River Modern new launch offers a fresher lease, direct river frontage, and entry psf below current River Green resale levels. That comparison is worth running carefully.
For a full side-by-side of River Green and River Modern, including remaining units, psf, stacks and the investment case, see our River Green vs River Modern comparison.
Disclaimer+
All data sourced from Wing Tai Holdings, EdgeProp, 99.co,, BCA, and URA Realis as at March 2026. This article does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please conduct your own due diligence before making any property decision.
James Ong, CEA Reg No. R008385F | PropNex Realty Pte Ltd. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
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