River Green: Record-Setting Prime District 9 Living by Great World MRT

By Edmund Ee · Published 10 July 2026 · Last updated: 13 August 2026 · Independent New Launch Review

River Green cleared 88 percent of its 524 homes on launch weekend at an average of $3,130 psf, the record CCR take-up of 2025, with about 92 percent Singaporean buyers. Source: publicly reported launch results, August 2025.

When Wing Tai previewed River Green in July 2025, it did something no other prime-district launch managed that year. On its launch weekend it sold 88% of 524 units at an average of about $3,130 psf, the strongest Core Central Region take-up of 2025. The appeal is easy to read: a Prime District 9 address a short walk from Great World MRT, one stop from Orchard, wrapped in Singapore's first residential Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) certification. Here is the independent case behind the numbers.

PropertyNet Insider Benchmark
85 / 100
Strong Buy · Prime D9 Living by Great World MRT
Price
22/25
Mass Appeal
21/25
Future Demand
22/25
Exit Strategy
20/25

Scored against the same independent 100-point framework used across the PropertyNet Insider Benchmark. No developer fees, no sponsored placements.

Why This Score

Price22/25

River Green previewed from about $2,846 psf and averaged about $3,130 psf at launch. That is Core Central Region pricing, but it sits below neighbouring River Modern, and selling 88% on launch weekend, the record CCR take-up of 2025, validated it decisively. The deduction reflects near-CCR pricing on a 99-year leasehold and compact layouts that keep the psf premium visible.

Mass Appeal21/25

A short walk to Great World MRT (TEL) puts Orchard one stop away, with Great World City mall, River Valley Primary within 1km, and the Robertson, Clarke and Boat Quay dining belt close by. A full 1 to 4-bedroom range, 48 facilities and integrated Universal Design broaden the draw. The deduction reflects the single-tower scale, compact layouts such as the 980 sq ft four-bedroom, and a walk to the MRT rather than a direct link.

Future Demand22/25

River Valley is a mature, prime-fringe address with enduring demand and complete Thomson-East Coast Line connectivity. River Green is also the first residential project in Singapore to earn Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy), a genuine edge on running costs and resale narrative. The deduction reflects an established area with steady rather than step-change re-rating potential.

Exit Strategy20/25

A Prime District 9 address, strong rental demand from CBD and Orchard professionals, direct TEL access and the Wing Tai and P&T pedigree support resale liquidity, and record take-up shows the demand is real. The deduction reflects the 99-year leasehold in a freehold-heavy district, compact-unit resale competition, and the depth of a 524-unit single development.

Below is an independent, practical breakdown of what makes River Green stand out: the location, the sustainability leadership, the architecture, the facilities, the floor plans, and the investment case.

Project Snapshot

  • Project name: River Green
  • Developer: Wing Tai Holdings (via Winchamp Investment Pte Ltd)
  • Architect: P&T Consultants
  • Location: River Valley Green, Prime District 9 (near Great World MRT, Kim Seng Park and the Singapore River)
  • Tenure: 99-year leasehold
  • Total units: 524, in one 36-storey tower
  • Site area: approx. 100,032 sqft (9,293 sqm)
  • Unit mix: 1BR (from 420 sqft), 2BR (from 527 sqft), 3BR (104 units, from 872 sqft), 4BR (35 units, up to 980 sqft)
  • Facilities: 48 facilities including a 50m lap pool and tennis court, with integrated Universal Design
  • Sustainability: first residential development in Singapore to achieve BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy), with five sustainability badges
  • Connectivity: short walk to Great World MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line) and Great World City mall, one stop to Orchard
  • Expected vacant possession: 30 June 2030 (estimated TOP around 2029)
  • Launch: August 2025, 88% sold on launch weekend at an average of $3,130 psf (a record CCR take-up for 2025); about 92.6% sold by end-March 2026 at $3,144 psf

Why This Location Matters

River Green location map showing the River Valley Green position in Prime District 9 relative to Great World MRT, Orchard Road, the Singapore River, the CBD and Marina Bay
River Green sits in the heart of Prime District 9, a short walk from Great World MRT, with Orchard, the CBD and the Singapore River minutes away.

River Valley is one of Singapore's most established and desirable residential enclaves, and River Green sits right in its core. The defining feature is connectivity. Great World MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line is a short walk away, putting Orchard just one stop away and giving direct rides on to Marina Bay and the CBD. Great World City mall, with its supermarket, dining and cinema, is close by, and River Valley Primary School is within 1km. Zion Riverside Food Centre, Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and the Singapore River are all a short stroll away. For a project-by-project comparison against other Singapore new launches, see the full PropertyNet Insider Benchmark.

This is the kind of address that holds its value through cycles: a mature, prime-fringe location with everything a household needs within walking distance, and the whole of the Orchard and Civic District within a few MRT stops. It is a location that appeals equally to owner-occupiers and to the deep pool of expatriate and professional tenants that River Valley has always attracted.

River Green single 36-storey tower render at night, lit against the District 9 skyline
One exclusive 36-storey tower in Prime District 9, framed by the River Valley and city skyline.

A Sustainability First

River Green's headline distinction is not a view or a facility, it is a certification. This is the first residential development in Singapore to achieve BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy), the highest tier of the national green building standard, with five sustainability badges spanning health and wellbeing, carbon, materials, resilience and intelligence. In practice, that means a building engineered to consume far less energy, with the systems and design to keep running costs down over the life of the home.

Sustainability leadership is easy to treat as marketing, but here it has a real financial and resale angle. Lower energy consumption means lower monthly running costs for owners and tenants, and as buyers increasingly price in energy efficiency, a Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) address gives River Green a differentiated, future-proofed narrative that most of its resale competition cannot claim. The development pairs this with integrated Universal Design, making the homes and shared spaces more accessible and adaptable across life stages.

Architecture and the Grounds

Designed by P&T Consultants, River Green is a single, exclusive 36-storey tower, which keeps the development intimate for its 524 homes rather than sprawling across multiple blocks. Residents arrive through a Grand Arrival and Concierge, with a basement drop-off featuring a bespoke lighting installation, a fitting welcome to a refined River Valley address.

River Green grand arrival and drop-off render showing the sheltered concierge entrance
The Grand Arrival and Concierge, with a sheltered drop-off and a bespoke lighting installation.

The grounds pack a full suite of 48 facilities into the site, anchored by a 50m lap pool and a tennis court, alongside landscaped gardens, pavilions and quiet retreats that draw on Singapore's native and riverine landscape. The result is a resort-like variety of spaces for gatherings, exercise and downtime.

River Green site plan showing the single tower, the 50m lap pool, tennis court, gardens and facilities across the River Valley Green site
Site plan: the tower, 50m lap pool, tennis court and landscaped facilities across the River Valley Green site.
River Green pool and clubhouse render at dusk, with the lap pool reflecting the lit clubhouse
The 50m lap pool anchors the aquatic zone, with the clubhouse reflected at dusk.
River Green landscaped garden pavilion render framed by mature planting
Landscaped gardens and pavilions give the grounds a calm, green heart.
River Green sky lounge render with a bar and seating framing the city skyline
Rooftop lifestyle spaces frame the River Valley and city skyline.

Floor Plans

River Green offers a full range of layouts, from a compact 1-bedroom of about 420 sqft up to a 4-bedroom of about 980 sqft. The efficiency is deliberate: smaller footprints keep the absolute quantum accessible for a Prime District 9 address, which is a large part of why the launch sold so quickly. Four representative plans are featured below. Speak to us for the specific stack, level and view that fit your needs.

River Green 1 Bedroom Type A2 floor plan, 420 sqft, at River Valley Green
1-Bedroom, Type A2, 420 sqft. The accessible entry into a Prime District 9 address.
River Green 2 Bedroom Type B1 floor plan, 527 sqft, at River Valley Green
2-Bedroom, Type B1, 527 sqft. An efficient layout for couples and investors.
River Green 3 Bedroom Type C2 floor plan, 872 sqft, at River Valley Green
3-Bedroom, Type C2, 872 sqft. The core family layout in the development.
River Green 4 Bedroom Type D1 floor plan, 980 sqft, at River Valley Green
4-Bedroom, Type D1, 980 sqft. The largest format, compact but efficient for the district.

The Investment Case

First, the address. A Prime District 9 home a short walk from Great World MRT, one stop from Orchard, is exactly the kind of location that anchors long-term value. River Valley has decades of rental demand behind it, and the connectivity here is as good as the enclave offers.

Second, the sustainability edge. As Singapore's first residential Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) development, River Green offers lower running costs and a differentiated resale story that most competing stock cannot match. That is a structural advantage that only grows as energy efficiency becomes a bigger part of how buyers value homes.

Third, the validation. The market has already voted. River Green set the record for Core Central Region take-up in 2025, selling 88% of its 524 units on launch weekend and reaching about 92.6% by end-March 2026, with roughly 98% of buyers Singaporeans and permanent residents. That depth of genuine, owner-led demand is the strongest signal of value there is.

The honest counterweights are tenure and unit size. River Green is a 99-year leasehold in a district where freehold options exist, and the layouts are compact, with even the four-bedroom at about 980 sqft, which drew some debate at launch. But the compact sizing is also what keeps the quantum accessible for a prime address, and the smaller one and two-bedroom units remain highly liquid and rentable in a location like this.

Who River Green Is For

First, investors who want a prime, MRT-linked District 9 address with strong rental appeal and low holding costs. The 1 and 2-bedroom units offer the most accessible entry and the deepest tenant pool of expatriate and professional renters.

Second, owner-occupier households who value walkable access to Great World MRT and mall, a top primary school within 1km, and the dining and riverside lifestyle of River Valley, all a few minutes from Orchard and the CBD.

Third, sustainability-minded buyers who want the lower running costs and future-proofed resale narrative of Singapore's first residential Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) home.

Related reviews: compare with River Modern, Zyon Grand and Promenade Peak, or browse the full Insider Benchmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does River Green have, and what is the unit mix?
River Green has 524 units in one 36-storey tower. The mix spans one to four-bedroom homes, from about 420 sqft for a 1-bedroom to 980 sqft for a 4-bedroom, including 104 three-bedroom and 35 four-bedroom units. More than 90% of the two, three and four-bedroom units were taken up at launch.
Is River Green freehold or leasehold, and who is the developer?
River Green is 99-year leasehold, developed by Wing Tai Holdings through its subsidiary Winchamp Investment Pte Ltd, and designed by P&T Consultants. It sits on a roughly 100,032 sqft site at River Valley Green in Prime District 9.
How much does River Green cost?
River Green previewed from about S$2,846 psf and launched in August 2025 at an average of about S$3,130 psf, a record take-up for the Core Central Region that year. By end-March 2026 about 92.6% of units were sold at an average of about S$3,144 psf. Balance-unit pricing moves over time, so confirm the latest with us.
When is River Green expected to be completed?
River Green has an expected vacant possession date of 30 June 2030, with an estimated TOP around 2029. It is under construction. The Progressive Payment Calculator can help map out the cash flow through to completion.
How well connected is River Green?
River Green is a short walk from Great World MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line, one stop from Orchard, with Great World City mall close by. River Valley Primary School is within 1km, and Zion Riverside Food Centre, Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and the Singapore River are all nearby. The CBD, Orchard and Marina Bay are minutes away.
Why is River Green significant?
River Green is the first residential development in Singapore to achieve BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy), with five sustainability badges and integrated Universal Design. Combined with a Prime District 9 address a short walk from Great World MRT, that helped it set the record for Core Central Region take-up in 2025, selling 88% of units on its launch weekend.

The Bottom Line

River Green is one of the clearest value stories in Prime District 9. It offers a River Valley address a short walk from Great World MRT and one stop from Orchard, a full 1 to 4-bedroom range at an accessible quantum, and the distinction of being Singapore's first residential Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) development, all by an established developer in Wing Tai. The trade-offs are a 99-year leasehold in a freehold-adjacent area and compact unit sizes, but the location, the sustainability edge and the record-setting take-up more than compensate. At 85/100 on the Insider Benchmark, River Green earns a clear Strong Buy.

Information herein is based on the developer's brochure and publicly reported launch data, and is subject to change without prior notice. Balance units and pricing move over time. Please verify all figures, plans, and timelines with the official sales team before making any purchase decision. This article is for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Please consult your banker, lawyer, and a licensed property professional before committing to any purchase. PropertyNet Insider Benchmark scoring is the independent opinion of PropertyNet.SG based on the framework published at /insider-benchmark/, with no developer affiliation or sponsorship.