Riverfront Residences: Free Resident Shuttle to Hougang MRT
The defining transit advantage at Riverfront Residences is the complimentary residents' shuttle bus connecting the development directly to Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line). For commuters preferring the future Cross Island Line — currently under construction with Phase 1 targeted for the 2030s — Hougang MRT will become an interchange station, deepening transit access without changing the residence. Buangkok MRT (NE15) sits within the wider catchment via Hougang Avenue 8.
Hougang Avenue 7 Frontage
Riverfront Residences: Singapore's Largest Riverfront Mass-Market Condominium
Beyond the headline of being one of the largest condominium developments in District 19 by unit count, Riverfront Residences offers a specific set of structural advantages relevant to buyers evaluating the resale market. We catalogue them here without launch-era hyperbole.
Lease Freshness — 92+ Years Remaining
Tenure commenced 31 May 2018 with a 99-year leasehold. Buyers entering Riverfront today inherit approximately 92 years of remaining lease — materially longer than most leasehold stock currently transacting in the resale market, where 1990s-era projects often sit below 75 years.
101 Facilities Across 3 Coves
A 36,811 sqm riverfront site organised into three thematic coves — Botanic Cove, Mangrove Resort Cove, and River Lifestyle Cove. 101 facilities including a 50m Mangrove Lap Pool, 75m River Pool, 20m Kids Pool, three clubhouses, and extensive boardwalks along Sungei Serangoon.
Free Shuttle Bus to Hougang MRT
Riverfront Residences operates a free shuttle bus connecting residents to Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line). For commuters preferring the future Cross Island Line, Hougang MRT will become an interchange station once the CRL is operational.
Fully Sold, Post-TOP Resale Lane
TOP achieved 31 December 2024 and the developer sales programme concluded shortly thereafter. Riverfront now transacts exclusively on the resale market — meaning no developer pricing campaigns, no launch-day allocation games, and transparent URA caveats and PropNex transaction data as the price reference.
Grand Arrival Pavilion
The Resale Market Logic: A Mature, Riverfront, Multi-Developer Asset
Riverfront Residences on the Resale Market: What Changes Post-TOP
Strategic context: When a Singapore condominium completes its developer sales programme, three things change. The marketing site comes down. The PropertyGuru and 99.co listings expire. And the price reference shifts from developer indicative pricing to URA caveats and PropNex transaction data — the actual transacted prices recorded by the regulator and the largest agency. Riverfront crossed that threshold in early 2025. Buyers evaluating the project today work with publicly verifiable data rather than developer narratives, which is why preserving the original floor plans, brochure, and site plan matters.
Lease Remaining (from 31 May 2018)
Resale Lane Indicators
*Lease freshness and resale activity indicators relevant to buyers evaluating Riverfront on the secondary market.
Multi-Developer JV Pedigree
Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd is a four-way joint venture between Oxley Holdings, KSH Holdings, SLB Development (Lian Beng Group subsidiary), and Apricot Capital — combining listed-developer track records across both residential and construction disciplines.
Layout Variety
9 distinct unit types spanning 1-bedroom (463 sqft) to 5-bedroom Premium with private lift (1,905 sqft), plus 21 strata terrace homes (2,109 sqft, 4-bedroom 3-level with private carpark). Premium variants include private lifts and dual orientations.
Mature Estate
Post-TOP since December 2024, residents have settled, all 101 facilities are operational, and the riverside landscaping has reached visual maturity. Buyers can physically inspect the actual built product rather than evaluating an artist's impression.
Transparent Pricing
Resale transactions are recorded as URA caveats with full visibility on stack, floor, size, and price — supplemented by PropNex transaction data. No developer indicative pricing, no preview-day discounts — the actual transacted band is publicly verifiable.
Riverfront Residences Factsheet: Technical Specifications
Full Technical Factsheet 17 specifications · click to expand
| Strategic Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Riverfront Residences |
| Developer | Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd (JV: Oxley Holdings, KSH Holdings, SLB Development, Apricot Capital) |
| Tenure | 99-Year Leasehold (w.e.f. 31 May 2018) |
| District | District 19 (Hougang, Serangoon Garden, Kangkar) |
| Address | 41 to 57 Hougang Avenue 7 (9 block addresses, postal codes from 533813) |
| Site Area | 36,811.1 sqm / 396,230 sqft |
| Plot Ratio | 2.8 |
| Total Units | 1,472 residential units + 6 retail shops |
| Configuration | 9 blocks of 17-storey apartments + 21 strata terrace landed homes |
| TOP | 31 December 2024 (achieved) |
| Legal Completion | 31 December 2027 |
| Connectivity | Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line) via free residents' shuttle bus; future Cross Island Line interchange |
| Facilities | 101 facilities including 50m Mangrove Lap Pool, 75m River Pool, 20m Kids Pool, 3 clubhouses, 3 thematic coves |
| Carpark | 1,474 lots (B1: 589 lots inclusive of 21 private strata terrace lots; B2: 885 lots; 9 accessible lots) |
| Architect | ADDP Architects LLP |
| Main Contractor | Kim Seng Heng Engineering Construction Pte Ltd |
| MCST | Asia Properties & Assets Consultancy Pte Ltd |
For a complete copy of the original developer factsheet (PDF), request the resale archive below.
Riverfront Residences Site Plan: 9 Apartment Blocks & 21 Strata Terrace Homes
Site Plan Highlights
01. Riverfront Land Footprint
A 36,811 sqm site fronting Sungei Serangoon, organised into three thematic coves — Botanic, Mangrove Resort, and River Lifestyle. Plot ratio of 2.8 with a 99-year leasehold from 31 May 2018, generating 1,472 residential units plus 21 strata terrace homes.
02. 101 Facilities Across 3 Coves
Three thematic zones distribute facilities across the estate: Botanic Cove (forest dining and stream), Mangrove Resort Cove (50m Mangrove Lap Pool and grand dining clubhouse), and River Lifestyle Cove (75m River Pool and gourmet pavilions). 101 numbered facilities total.
03. Free Shuttle to Hougang MRT
A complimentary residents' shuttle service connects the development to Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line). The future Cross Island Line will turn Hougang into an interchange station, deepening multi-line transit access.
04. Park Connector Network Access
The North Eastern Riverine Loop park connector runs directly outside the development, linking residents to Punggol Waterway, Lorong Halus Wetland, and Coney Island via a continuous 26 km cycling and walking corridor along Sungei Serangoon and Punggol Reservoir.
Riverfront Residences Facilities Schedule
All 101 facilities organised across three thematic coves — Botanic, Mangrove Resort, River Lifestyle — supported by arrival, fitness, boardwalk, garden and ancillary zones. Numbering matches the original developer site plan above.
Arrival — Basement 1
- Grand Arrival
- Welcome Lobby
- Retail Shops
- Retail Promenade
- Entrance Cascading Water Feature
1st Storey
- Entrance Pavilion
- Function Room 1 — Co-Working Space/Study Space
- Washrooms
Botanic Cove
- Pavilion 4 — BBQ Pavilion
- Forest Stream
- Pavilion 1 — Forest Dining
- Pavilion 2 — Stream Dining
- Outdoor Cabana
- Pavilion 3 — Waterfall Dining
- Meeting Deck
Kids Adventure
- Natural Playground
- Party Pool Deck
- Kid's Rock Climbing
- Flying Fox
- Pavilion 5 (Family Pavilion)
- Adventure Playground
- Toddler's Playground
- Putting Green
- Kid's Water Play
- Kid's Pool
- 20m Shallow Play Pool
Mangrove Resort Cove
- Changing Room
- Function Room 2 — Grand Dining
- Function Room 3 — KTV/Movie Room (2nd Storey)
- Gym (2nd Storey)
- Steam Room
- Viewing Deck (2nd Storey)
- Pool Hammock
- Water Bed
- Villas Jumping Dock
- Pavilion 7 — Mangrove Dining
- Valley Lawn
- Aquarium Walk
- Forest Daybed
- White Deck
- Sun Bed Deck
- Jumping Jets
- Picnic Lawn
- Spa Cove
- Sun Tanning Deck
River Lifestyle Cove
- Function Room 4 — Gourmet Dining
- Shower Area
- Outdoor Lounge
- Open Water Court
- Bubble Pool
- Foot Reflexology
- Swim Out Pool
- Outdoor Chill-out Lawn
- River Deck
- Banquet Lawn
- Pavilion 6 — Cooking Pavilion
- Water Lounge
- Island Deck
- Water Lantern Trail
- Island Water Lounge
- Relaxation Lawn
- Dining Lawn
Fitness
- 75m River Pool
- Tennis Court
- Multi-Purpose Court (Basketball, Soccer, Badminton)
- Aqua Gym
- Yoga Lawn
- Outdoor TRX Fitness
- Taichi Lawn
- Yoga Deck
- Open Mangrove Lap Pool 50m
Boardwalk
- Jogging Track
- 400m Jogging Track
- Garden Path
- Education Trail
- Lantern Boardwalk
- Ecological Trail
- Stream Trail
- Heliconia Walk
- Sensory Trail
- Fireflies Trail
- Forest Cabana
Gardens
- Lounge Deck
- Mist Garden
- Chess Garden
- Tea Garden
- Forest Swing Garden
- Fern Garden
- Ecological Pond
- Bubbling Stream
- Flower Terrace
- Plumeria Grove
Ancillary — Basement 1
- Clubhouse Lift Lobby
- River Clubhouse Lift Lobby
- Management Room
- Pneumatic Bin Centre
- Substation
- Guardhouse
- Bicycle Parking
- Loading/Unloading Bay
- Pedestrian Side Gate
- Emergency Backup Generator Set
Riverfront Residences Resale Price Snapshot
Transacted resale prices over the trailing 12 months, drawn from PropNex transaction records. The range below combines all bedroom configurations from 1-bedroom suites through 5-bedroom premium units and strata terrace homes.
Source: PropNex Ltd. Data accurate as of 27 April 2026. For granular cuts — specific bedroom configuration, stack, floor band, or year-on-year movement — request directly via WhatsApp or the form below.
Riverfront Residences Rental Yield Performance
Rental rates and yields by bedroom configuration over the trailing 12 months. Yields shown are calculated against the prevailing transacted sale prices for each unit type.
| Type | Size (sqft) | Monthly Rent | Rent PSF | Rental Yield | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 463 – 581 | $2,300 – $3,250 | $4.18 – $7.11 | 3.18% – 5.27% | 4.13% |
| 2 Bedroom | 603 – 861 | $3,000 – $4,000 | $4.27 – $5.85 | 2.61% – 5.05% | 3.52% |
| 3 Bedroom | 872 – 1,249 | $3,500 – $5,500 | $4.00 – $6.35 | 1.96% – 4.46% | 2.96% |
| 4 Bedroom | 1,410 – 1,485 | $5,900 – $6,300 | $4.07 – $4.34 | 2.51% – 3.09% | 2.75% |
| Strata Terrace (4 BR) | 2,109 | $7,000 | $4.00 | — | — |
Source: PropNex Ltd. Data accurate as of 27 April 2026. Strata terrace yield not reported due to limited rental transaction sample. Historical reporting only — figures do not represent forecasts.
Riverfront Residences Buyer Profile
Buyer composition by residential status and purchaser address indicator across recorded transactions. Useful context for buyers evaluating the owner-occupier mix and the typical buyer pathway into the development.
Nationality by Residential Status
Purchaser Address Indicator
Where buyers were living before purchasing — a proxy for upgrader pathway. HDB-majority composition signals a mass-market upgrader path; private-majority composition signals investor or repeat-buyer activity.
Source: PropNex Ltd, recorded purchases. Data accurate as of 27 April 2026. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding or unclassified entries.
Riverfront Residences Unit Mix & Configuration
A breakdown of the 9 apartment unit types plus 21 strata terrace homes across the development. Maintenance fees are managed by Asia Properties & Assets Consultancy (MCST); current rates available on request.
Full Unit Mix Breakdown 10 unit types · click to expand
| Unit Type | Units | Size (sqft) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom (Type A) | 281 | 463 - 581 | Studio + 1-Bedroom format |
| 1-Bedroom + Study (Type AS) | 202 | 517 - 635 | 1-Bedroom with dedicated study |
| 2-Bedroom (Type B) | 262 | 603 - 689 | Standard 2-Bedroom configuration |
| 2-Bedroom Premium (Type BP) | 168 | 721 - 861 | Larger living and dining areas |
| 3-Bedroom (Type C) | 232 | 872 - 1,087 | Standard 3-Bedroom collection |
| 3-Bedroom Premium (Type CP) | 204 | 1,066 - 1,292 | Premium variant with utility room |
| 4-Bedroom (Type D) | 34 | 1,410 - 1,625 | Standard 4-Bedroom collection |
| 4-Bedroom Premium (Type DP) | 51 | 1,485 - 1,711 | Private lift access |
| 5-Bedroom Premium (Type EP) | 17 | 1,679 - 1,905 | Top-tier with private lift |
| Strata Terrace (4-Bedroom) | 21 | 2,109 | 3-level landed with private carpark |
Total: 1,472 residential units + 21 strata terrace homes + 6 retail shops. Individual floor plans for all unit types are available by request.
Riverfront Residences Location: Northeast Region Connectivity
Riverfront sits within the established Hougang catchment, with free shuttle access to Hougang MRT and broader connectivity to the entire Northeast Region — schools, parks, hospitals, retail, and the future Punggol Digital District employment cluster.
Transit Connectivity
Free shuttle to Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line); future Cross Island Line will turn Hougang into an interchange station. Buangkok MRT (NE15) within wider catchment via Hougang Avenue 8.
Retail & Hawker Heritage
Hougang Mall, Heartland Mall Kovan, NEX Serangoon, myVillage at Serangoon Garden, Kovan Market & Food Centre, Chomp Chomp Food Centre, and Hougang Village Wet Market all within the established Hougang and Serangoon Garden catchment.
Park & Reservoir Access
Punggol Park, Punggol Waterway, Lorong Halus Wetland, Coney Island Park, Sengkang Riverside Park, and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park all within the wider Northeast green corridor — most reachable via the directly-adjacent park connector.
Educational Catchment
Multiple primary and secondary schools within proximity including Hougang Primary School, Holy Innocents' Primary and High School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Junior and Secondary School, and Serangoon Junior College.
Healthcare Anchors
Sengkang General Hospital and Sengkang Community Hospital both within the immediate Northeast healthcare catchment, supported by Hougang Polyclinic and KK Women's and Children's Hospital within the wider region.
Employment Pipeline
Punggol Digital District (Singapore's first integrated tech-business district), the relocated Paya Lebar Airbase development zone, Tampines Regional Centre, and Changi Business Park all anchor a continuous tenant catchment within a 20-minute drive.
Schools within Catchment
All MOE-registered schools within the broader catchment. The 1km and 2km thresholds matter for primary school registration Phase 2A/2B/2C priority allocation.
MRT, LRT & Rail Transit
MRT and LRT stations within the broader catchment. Hougang is the immediate North-East Line connector and a future Cross Island Line interchange.
| Type | Station | Line Code | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRT | Hougang | NE14 / CR8 | 896 m | NEL operational; CRL future interchange |
| MRT | Defu | CR7 | 989 m | Cross Island Line, future |
| MRT | Buangkok | NE15 | 1.55 km | |
| LRT | Kangkar | SE4 | 1.46 km | |
| LRT | Ranggung | SE5 | 1.52 km | |
| LRT | Bakau | SE3 | 1.97 km |
Bus Stops 5 stops · click to expand
Closest bus stops with key SBS/SMRT services for residents commuting outside MRT coverage.
| Stop | Road | Distance | Bus Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Residences | Hougang Avenue 7 | 80 m | 112 |
| Opp Riverfront Residences | Hougang Avenue 7 | 127 m | 112, 112A |
| Opp Rio Vista | Hougang Avenue 7 | 145 m | 112 |
| Rio Vista | Hougang Avenue 7 | 160 m | 112, 112A |
| Blk 355 | Upper Serangoon Road | 283 m | 102, 112, 113, 119, 136, 147, 324, 672, 74 |
Source: PropNex Ltd amenity data. Distances measured from project boundary, accurate as of 27 April 2026.
The Visual Appendix: Riverfront Residences Gallery
Architectural renders and facility highlights from the original developer materials.
Grand Arrival Pavilion
The main entrance porte-cochère with cascading water feature wall.
Botanic Cove
Forest dining pavilions and outdoor cabanas in mature landscaping.
Mangrove Resort Cove
The 50m Mangrove Lap Pool framed by the angular clubhouse pavilion.
River Lifestyle Cove
Gourmet cooking pavilion and dining cabanas at the lifestyle zone.
75m River Pool
The signature 75m River Pool fronting the 17-storey towers.
Riverfront Residences: The Dunamis Resale Lens
Riverfront represents the post-TOP District 19 leasehold landscape at scale — 1,472 units, 36,811 sqm, 101 facilities across three thematic coves, free shuttle to Hougang MRT, and just over a year operational. Buyers evaluating Riverfront on the resale market are weighing the rare combination of fresh leasehold (~92 years remaining), riverfront orientation along Sungei Serangoon, and active rental yields up to 4.13% on 1-bedroom units against alternatives like Treasure at Tampines (D18 mass-market parallel) and newer District 19 launches. The transparent URA caveat trail and PropNex transaction data make this a research-grade decision rather than a launch-day allocation contest.
FACTUAL SUMMARY: A FULLY SOLD, POST-TOP RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT WITH 92+ YEARS OF LEASE REMAINING, MATURE LANDSCAPING, OPERATIONAL FACILITIES, RENTAL YIELDS UP TO 4.13% ON 1-BEDROOM UNITS, AND COMPLETE TRANSACTION-PRICE TRANSPARENCY ON THE RESALE MARKET.
Real Estate Strategy Requires Precision.
To evaluate specific Riverfront Residences stacks, floor bands, or unit configurations against your portfolio criteria, request the resale archive and a follow-up consultation.
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Riverfront Residences: Floor Plan & Brochure Library
The original Riverfront Residences marketing materials from the 2018 launch — including the developer brochure, complete floor plan suite for all 9 unit types plus the 21 strata terrace homes, and the official site plan with 101-facility legend — are maintained in the Dunamis archive. Accessible to resale-market buyers via the request form below or directly through WhatsApp.
2-Bedroom Premium · Type BP1 · 67 sqm / 721 sqft
3-Bedroom Premium · Type CP2 · 103 sqm / 1,109 sqft
Two sample layouts above. Complete suite for all unit types — including 1-Bedroom, 1+Study, 2-Bedroom, 4-Bedroom Premium with Private Lift, 5-Bedroom Premium, and Strata Terrace — available by request.
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Riverfront Residences FAQ: Floor Plan, Brochure, MRT & Resale Questions
No. This page covers the Singapore Riverfront Residences at 41-57 Hougang Avenue 7, District 19 — a 1,472-unit private condominium developed by Rio Casa Venture (Oxley/KSH/SLB/Apricot JV) with TOP in December 2024. Other projects sharing the "Riverfront" name include DMCI Riverfront Residences (Manila, Philippines), U Delight Residence Riverfront (Bangkok Rama 3, Thailand), and Residences at Riverfront Landing (United States). These are unrelated developments by different developers.
Temporary Occupation Permit was achieved on 31 December 2024. Legal completion is targeted for 31 December 2027. The development has been operational and inhabited since the end of 2024.
1,472 residential units across 9 blocks of 17-storey apartments plus 21 strata terrace landed homes — totalling 9 unit types ranging from 1-bedroom (463 sqft) up to 5-bedroom Premium with private lift (1,905 sqft) and 4-bedroom strata terrace (2,109 sqft). The site footprint is 36,811 sqm at Hougang Avenue 7, plus 6 retail shops at the development perimeter.
Riverfront Residences occupies 9 block addresses along Hougang Avenue 7 in District 19, Kangkar subzone. Hougang MRT (NE14, North-East Line) is the nearest station and is connected to the development via a complimentary residents' shuttle bus. Buangkok MRT (NE15) is within the wider catchment. The future Cross Island Line will turn Hougang into an interchange station once operational.
Yes. The development operates a free residents' shuttle bus connecting Riverfront Residences to Hougang MRT (NE14). Schedule and frequency are coordinated by the MCST (Asia Properties & Assets Consultancy) — current timings are available on request.
101 numbered facilities organised into three thematic coves — Botanic Cove (forest dining and stream features), Mangrove Resort Cove (50m Mangrove Lap Pool, grand dining clubhouse, KTV/movie room, gym), and River Lifestyle Cove (75m River Pool, gourmet cooking pavilion, dining cabanas) — supplemented by a 20m Kids Pool, three clubhouses, extensive boardwalks fronting Sungei Serangoon, and a tennis court. The full 102-point facility legend is available with the resale archive request below.
Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd — a four-way joint venture between Oxley Holdings, KSH Holdings, SLB Development (a subsidiary of Lian Beng Group), and Apricot Capital. The site was acquired via the en-bloc sale of the former Rio Casa HUDC estate in May 2017 for $575 million. Architect: ADDP Architects LLP. Main contractor: Kim Seng Heng Engineering Construction.
The original developer brochure and individual unit floor plans are no longer hosted on the developer's marketing site (taken offline post-TOP in early 2025). Dunamis maintains the original PDF brochure, complete suite of floor plans for all 9 unit types including the 21 strata terrace homes, the official site plan with 101-facility legend, and current resale price context — accessible by request through the form below or directly via WhatsApp.