River Modern is a 99‑year leasehold condominium at River Valley Green (Parcel B) in District 9, developed by GuocoLand and directly connected by underground link to Great World MRT station on the Thomson‑East Coast Line. It launched on 20 February 2026 and sold 90% of its 455 units over the opening weekend — the strongest District 9 weekend take‑up rate in recent memory.
What It Is
Two 36‑storey towers. 455 units. A 126,325 square‑foot site along the Singapore River in one of the last undeveloped riverfront GLS parcels in District 9.
Unit mix runs from 2‑bedroom to 4‑bedroom layouts, sized for the city‑centre buyer profile: working professionals, investors targeting rental demand, and owner‑occupiers who want a CCR address without the detached‑house price tag. There are no shoebox 1‑bedroom units and no 5‑bedroom configurations — the range is deliberately mid‑tier for the district.
About 4,300 square feet of ground‑floor commercial shops form part of the condo’s common area — small‑format retail rather than a full mall, keeping the residential character without sacrificing ground‑level activation. Tenure is 99 years. Estimated completion is 2029.
Location & Connectivity
River Modern sits on River Valley Green, adjacent to Kim Seng Park and along the Singapore River park connector, in a pocket of District 9 that has been consistently residential for decades.
The primary transport link is Great World MRT (TEL, TE15) — directly connected to the development via Exit 1. From Great World, the Thomson‑East Coast Line runs north to Orchard and south through the Marina Bay corridor, giving residents single‑line access to the CBD core without a transfer.
By road, River Valley Road and Havelock Road give direct access toward Orchard, Robertson Quay, and the CBD in a matter of minutes depending on traffic. For residents who don’t own a car, the MRT link and the walkability of the immediate River Valley belt means day‑to‑day commuting is genuinely car‑optional in a way that few Singapore addresses at this price point actually deliver.
Great World City shopping mall sits adjacent to the MRT exit, providing a full‑service retail anchor — supermarket, restaurants, cinema — essentially at the front door of the development. Orchard Road is one MRT stop north. Robertson Quay’s bar and restaurant strip is a short walk along the river.
The Riverfront & Neighbourhood
Most District 9 condos describe themselves as “near the river.” River Modern sits along it — the site fronts the Singapore River park connector directly, with Kim Seng Park forming the green buffer between the towers and the water.
That matters for two reasons. First, residents get access to the park connector network — jogging and cycling paths running from Robertson Quay through Marina Bay — without driving to a trailhead. Second, park‑fronting stacks face greenery rather than another building or a busy road, which affects both liveability and eventual resale pricing.
The River Valley neighbourhood itself is not new or in transition. It has been one of Singapore’s established prime residential belts for generations, with a stable mix of expat and local households, international schools, embassies, and independent F&B along Mohamed Sultan Road and Robertson Quay. The neighbourhood didn’t need River Modern to put it on the map — it already was there.
Schools Nearby
River Valley Primary School is within walking distance of the site — this is the key primary school trigger for families in this district.
International schools in the surrounding River Valley and Orchard corridor include ISS International School and Chatsworth International School, relevant for the expatriate rental segment that has historically been a significant component of CCR rental demand. Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS) and Anglo‑Chinese School (Junior) are reachable within the broader District 9 and 10 belt.
For investors, the combination of River Valley Primary within walking range and international school proximity forms the backbone of the family‑rental demand case for 3‑ and 4‑bedroom units in this project.
GuocoLand: Developer Track Record
GuocoLand is an SGX‑listed developer with a focused but high‑profile Singapore residential portfolio, best known in this precinct for Martin Modern — its previous District 9 launch along Martin Road, which performed strongly on pricing and subsequently on resale.
River Modern is deliberately positioned as the follow‑up to Martin Modern, on a riverfront parcel that GuocoLand secured with a winning GLS bid of S$627.84 million, translating to S$1,420 psf per plot ratio. That was the top bid and a marginal premium over the nearby River Green parcel, which went at S$1,325 psf ppr and sold 87% on its own launch day.
GuocoLand’s signature approach — clean architectural lines, emphasis on landscaping and communal green spaces, quality finishes — is consistent across its Singapore portfolio. Buyers have Martin Modern as a reference point for what the brand delivers in this price bracket.
Pricing & Sales Performance
GuocoLand launched River Modern on 20 February 2026 with a headline entry price of S$2,877 psf.
The actual price breakdown at launch:
- 2‑bedroom: from S$1.55 million (approx. S$2,877 psf)
- 3‑bedroom: from S$2.3 million (approx. S$2,883 psf)
- 4‑bedroom: from S$3.98 million onwards
- PSF range across the project: S$2,573 – S$4,095 (PropertyGuru, reflecting variation by floor, stack and unit type)
By the close of the launch weekend, 90% of the 455 units were sold. That take‑up rate puts River Modern among the strongest CCR launch weekends of the current cycle.
For remaining units, price availability changes rapidly given the volume sold — buyers should check directly for the current balance unit chart and live pricing rather than relying on pre‑launch estimates circulating on third‑party sites.
Investment Case
River Valley Green Parcel B is described by EdgeProp as one of the last prime District 9 riverfront parcels available under the GLS programme. The supply constraint is real: District 9 riverfront GLS sites are not regularly offered, and when they are, they attract multiple serious bids from major developers.
GuocoLand paid S$1,420 psf ppr for this site — a clear signal of conviction in where CCR pricing sits and where it is heading. The nearby River Green, launched shortly before at a lower land cost, sold 87% on its first day. River Modern matched and exceeded that pace despite launching at a higher absolute price point.
The rental demand logic for a project like this is straightforward. Prime District 9, Great World MRT at the doorstep, Singapore River park connector frontage, River Valley Primary within walking distance, Robertson Quay and Orchard within easy reach — this is a profile that appeals to both local professionals and the expatriate tenant pool that consistently absorbs CCR rental stock.
On ABSD and financing: Singapore citizens buying as a first residential property face zero ABSD. For buyers holding existing properties or purchasing investment units, ABSD applies at the current prevailing rate on top of the purchase price and materially affects total acquisition cost at this price quantum — this is not a project where ABSD is incidental. Factor it in before comparing net yields against other districts.
For a project 90% sold at launch, the resale market is also worth watching. Early buyers who purchased at launch pricing will have a meaningful mark‑to‑market advantage relative to late resale buyers if CCR pricing holds — the precedent from Martin Modern’s resale trajectory is the closest available reference point.
Facilities & Site Planning
River Modern is designed as two 36‑storey towers on a 126,325 square‑foot site, with the residential floors rising above a ground‑level commercial podium and a facilities deck at the podium roof level — a configuration typical of GuocoLand’s urban CCR projects.
GuocoLand’s design philosophy across its Singapore portfolio emphasises lush landscaping integrated into the building rather than as an afterthought — more planted surfaces, more green framing of views, more attention to how communal spaces feel to use daily rather than how they photograph for brochures.
Full facility details and layout plans are available through the official project site and from the appointed marketing agents. Given the 90% sold status, buyers looking at remaining units should request up‑to‑date availability directly rather than using stale inventory lists from third‑party platforms.
FAQ
What is River Modern?
A 99‑year leasehold condominium in District 9, developed by GuocoLand at River Valley Green (Parcel B), with 455 units across two 36‑storey towers and a direct underground link to Great World MRT.
Has River Modern launched already?
Yes. It launched on 20 February 2026 and sold 90% of its units over the opening weekend.
What is the price range?
2‑bedroom units start from S$1.55 million (S$2,877 psf). 3‑bedroom from S$2.3 million. 4‑bedroom from S$3.98 million. The PSF range across the project runs from approximately S$2,573 to S$4,095.
Who is the developer?
GuocoLand — the same developer behind Martin Modern in District 9.
Which MRT station is it connected to?
Great World MRT (TE15) on the Thomson‑East Coast Line — directly linked via the development’s basement access.
What is the tenure?
99‑year leasehold.
What is the estimated TOP?
2029, subject to construction progress.
Are there units still available?
With 90% sold at launch, availability is limited and changes quickly. Check rivermodern-condo.sg or contact the appointed agents for live balance unit status.
What is nearby?
Great World City mall adjacent to the MRT, Kim Seng Park and the Singapore River park connector, Robertson Quay F&B strip, Orchard Road one MRT stop north, and River Valley Primary School within walking distance.
Register for balance unit availability and pricing at rivermodern-condo.sg — check availability before the remaining units are allocated.
