Compare condos with less than 200 units in River Valley District 9.

Key Freehold Examples (<200 Units)

These provide perpetual ownership, typically appreciating better over time and appealing to long-term investors or owner-occupiers.

Project	Tenure	Total Units	Completion	Recent PSF Range (Sales)	Notes
RV Altitude	Freehold	55	2023	S$2,820–S$3,280	Ultra-low density on River Valley Road; strong 45% rental volume; 2-bed units popular for rentals.
The Avenir	Freehold	154	2024	S$3,500+ (indicative)	Prime location near Orchard; larger land area (11,924 sqm) but still boutique; high-end finishes.

Key Leasehold Examples (<200 Units)

99-year or 999-year leaseholds are more affordable upfront but face lease decay risk; 999-year acts nearly like freehold.

Project	Tenure	Total Units	Completion	Recent PSF Range (Sales)	Notes
OUE Twin Peaks	99-year	162	Completed	S$2,077 (low)–S$3,000+	Good rental yield at 4.1%; near shopping like *SCAPE and Cold Storage; lowest entry prices.
Leonie Gardens	99-year	77	Completed	S$2,500–S$3,200 (market)	One of the smallest; central River Valley spot with greenery access.
Aspen Heights	999-year	~100 (est.)	Completed	S$2,800+	Practically freehold equivalent; quiet residential vibe.

Freehold vs Leasehold Comparison (<200 Units in D9 River Valley)

Aspect	Freehold (e.g., RV Altitude, The Avenir)	Leasehold (e.g., OUE Twin Peaks, Leonie Gardens)
Price Premium	20–30% higher (S$3,000–S$4,000 psf)	More affordable (S$2,000–S$3,500 psf)
Ownership	Perpetual; no lease expiry concerns	99-year from 1990s/2000s (60–80 years left); 999-year stable long-term
Appreciation	Stronger historical gains; less depreciation risk	Steady but may soften near lease end
Rental Yield	3–4%; premium rents due to prestige	Higher yields (4%+); easier tenant appeal
Exclusivity	Highest privacy/low density	Similar boutique feel; good for first-time buyers
Financing	Banks lend up to 80–90% LTV	Slightly lower LTV if <60 years lease left

Smaller-scale condos like these benefit from D9's prime location—near Fort Canning Park, Somerset MRT, and amenities—plus URA's Master Plan for lifestyle hubs. Freehold options suit legacy buyers; leaseholds offer value entry. Check EdgeProp Singapore for latest transactions and floorplans.