River Modern’s strong and brisk sales reflect sustained demand for well-located homes in the prime city centre, coupled with the project’s thoughtful inside-out design.

In terms of unit take-up, demand was strong for all unit types, led by the three-bedroom units, followed by two- and four-bedroom homes. The healthy take-up of the larger-format three- and four-bedroom units suggests strong interest from families and owner-occupiers seeking spacious homes in the city. It also indicates that the project is attracting a relatively affluent buyer profile with genuine owner-occupier intent, which aligns with the developer’s vision of creating a vibrant residential community. In fact, one of the four-bedroom stacks was fully sold out earlier in the day, underscoring the strong demand from this segment.

River Modern’s pricing also resonated with buyers. A significant number of units fall within the S$1.5 million to S$2.5 million range, which many see as an accessible entry point into a prime District 9 address. Coupled with the current lower interest rate environment, this has made the development particularly compelling.

The project also benefits from excellent connectivity and convenience, being directly linked to Great World MRT station and Great World City mall, while offering curated retail amenities within the development itself. In addition, many units enjoy views of the Singapore River — a relatively rare attribute among new launches today.

The development’s proximity to several well-regarded schools within the 1km and 2km radius has further appealed to family buyers. At the same time, supply of new homes in the Core Central Region remains relatively tight, with many earlier launches in the vicinity already largely sold out and limited new projects expected in the near term. This combination of factors likely contributed to the strong take-up at River Modern.