The River Opus at a glance
The River Opus is a planned 999-year leasehold mixed-use development in District 10, combining residential living with retail and hospitality along River Valley Road. The September 2026 briefing describes 407 homes across three towers, including Legacy and high-floor Sky Villa collections. It is a project to consider for buyers seeking a River Valley address, a long lease and integrated amenities.
Key project information
Developer entity: River Valley Properties Ltd, as named in the project briefing. Development partners: Frasers Property and Mitsubishi Estate, through a 51:49 joint venture. Briefing address: 489–497 River Valley Road. Zoning: Commercial and Residential. Tenure: 999 years from 21 June 1877. The public announcement records a site area of 13,439.4 sq m and existing addresses 491, 491A and 491B River Valley Road. These address descriptions refer to the redevelopment site; confirm the final residential address in the sales documents.
Legacy and Sky Villa collections
The Legacy Collection ranges from one-bedroom plus study to four-bedroom premium homes, sized from 530 to 1,630 sq ft. The high-floor Sky Villa Collection offers three-bedroom premium plus study, four-bedroom premium and five-bedroom layouts, from 1,330 to 2,550 sq ft. Two-bedroom configurations account for 197 of 407 homes, approximately 48.4%. The indicative sizes and counts below come from the September briefing; confirm final plans in the sales documents.
| Collection | Layout | Size (sq ft) | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 1 Bedroom + Study | 530 | 19 |
| Legacy | 2 Bedroom Compact | 615 | 19 |
| Legacy | 2 Bedroom Premium | 690–730 | 127 |
| Legacy | 2 Bedroom + Study | 780–810 | 51 |
| Legacy | 3 Bedroom | 900–950 | 76 |
| Legacy | 3 Bedroom + Study | 1,070–1,090 | 34 |
| Legacy | 4 Bedroom | 1,370–1,480 | 34 |
| Legacy | 4 Bedroom Premium | 1,630 | 17 |
| Sky Villa | 3 Bedroom Premium + Study | 1,330 | 6 |
| Sky Villa | 4 Bedroom Premium | 1,630–1,680 | 12 |
| Sky Villa | 5 Bedroom | 2,350–2,550 | 12 |
| Total | 407 | ||
Architecture and views
The residential plan comprises one 26-storey tower and two 20-storey towers, alongside an 18-storey serviced apartment block. The briefing identifies P&T Architects as principal architect, SHMA Designs as landscape architect and Atelier Ikebuchi as project interior designer. View directions shown in the briefing include the GCB enclave to the north and Singapore River/Robertson Quay to the southeast. Actual views vary by unit, floor and future surroundings.
Proposed premium provisions
The draft brand slide features AXOR, Caccaro, Duravit, Ernestomeda, Hansgrohe, Olivari, V-ZUG and Valdama. Treat this as a proposed brand selection. Confirm the actual fittings, appliance models and provisions for your chosen unit in the final specifications.
River Valley location and daily connections
The location connects the River Valley lifestyle with the Singapore River and nearby Great World and Robertson Quay precincts. Before choosing a home, walk your likely route to public transport and amenities, and visit at different times to assess traffic and noise. Riverside surroundings are a lifestyle consideration, not a guarantee of an unobstructed view.
Retail, lifestyle and serviced apartments
The briefing proposes an estimated 25 ground-floor commercial units, including 14 food-and-beverage units, and a basement supermarket of approximately 900–1,000 sq m. Three mini-anchor spaces are envisioned for lifestyle offerings; fitness, farm-to-table and pet-friendly concepts are proposals rather than confirmed tenants. A 24-hour public through-block link is planned at the central courtyard. The hospitality component is a 184-key Frasers-branded serviced apartment block.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tenure? A 999-year lease starting in June 1877; it remains leasehold, not freehold. Who is behind the redevelopment? Frasers Property and Mitsubishi Estate, with River Valley Properties Ltd named in the briefing. When is it expected? The public announcement targets launch in 2027 and completion in 2031; the September briefing states expected vacant possession in April 2031. These are targets, and the sale-and-purchase agreement determines the contractual possession terms.
Who might consider The River Opus?
Who may want to shortlist it? Owner-occupiers and families can compare the larger layouts, everyday transport and privacy within a mixed-use setting. Buyers considering a smaller home or investment can examine the compact layouts, realistic rental assumptions and holding costs. Foreign buyers should check their own eligibility, financing and tax position. For every buyer, assess usable space, total price, maintenance costs and future resale demand against alternatives. Long tenure does not guarantee appreciation or wealth preservation.
Register of Interest
To explore The River Opus, register your interest with Jerry and share your preferred layout, budget and own-stay or investment goals. Jerry can help you compare the project with your alternatives when current developer materials are available. Registration is an enquiry, not a unit reservation or guarantee of priority, price or availability.
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