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If you missed River Green and River Modern and still want a brand-new home by Great World MRT, River Valley Primary and the river, Parcel C is the newest government land site at this station, and new land here is scarce. The price reflects it: the developers paid 22% more for the land than the site next door, and you will pay for that. The question is whether waiting for Parcel C beats buying one of the new units still available nearby today.
Direct answer
River Valley Green Parcel C is a site for about 470 homes about 400m from Great World MRT, won by Sunway MCL and CSC Land Group at $1,730 psf ppr in June 2026 (EdgeProp). That is about 22% above the $1,420 psf ppr paid for Parcel B, now River Modern. Analysts quoted by EdgeProp expect it to launch at $3,300 to $3,500 psf. Prices, floor plans and a launch date have not been announced.
James's professional assessment. Not investment advice. Provisional until prices and floor plans are released.
Weighted score out of 100: Schools 15%, Transport 35%, Amenities 20%, Returns 30%.
Where it sits
Distances are straight-line from the approximate site centre to LTA station and nearby development locations, October 2026.
Why you would wait for Parcel C
Wait for Parcel C if you want a brand-new home next to Great World MRT, you plan to live in it or hold it for ten years or more, and none of the units still on sale nearby suits you. If you need a home sooner, or price matters most, the alternatives below are better.
The newest site at this station
River Green and River Modern were the first two River Valley Green sites, and both sold out quickly. Parcel C completes the cluster. It will be the newest home at Great World when it is finished.
The school, the MRT and the river
River Valley Primary is about 130m from the site on my map, and Great World MRT about 400m, with Orchard one stop away and Marina Bay a direct ride. Great World City mall, Kim Seng Park and the river promenade are a short walk. For a household that wants to live without a car, few new sites are better placed.
A fresh lease, last in the queue
Parcel C's lease will start later than its neighbours', and it will be the newest building in the pocket. For a long-term owner, that keeps it in demand when the others start to age.
Who should not wait for Parcel C
- You need a home before about 2030. Parcel C has not launched, so keys are years away.
- Price matters most. On land cost alone, Parcel C is likely to be the most expensive new launch at Great World.
- You want rental income. At $3,300 psf and above, yields will be thin, and it completes into a crowded rental market.
- You plan to sell within five years of completion. You will be selling against River Green, River Modern and Zyon Grand owners.
Why not River Modern, Zyon Grand or a River Green sub-sale?
All three are available now and are likely to cost less per square foot than Parcel C. Choose Parcel C only if being the newest building is worth a clear premium to you.
Sources: EdgeProp, The Edge Singapore and Yahoo News Singapore (Parcel C tender, June 2026); EdgeProp (River Modern launch, March 2026; River Green launch, August 2025; Zyon Grand land); developer price list (Zyon Grand, 1 October 2026). Price estimates are analysts' views reported by EdgeProp.
What the market isn't telling you
1. The land price sets a high starting point
Sunway MCL and CSC Land paid $1,730 psf ppr, about 22% more than GuocoLand paid for River Modern's site (EdgeProp). Construction costs are much the same on both sites, so most of that gap will show up in your price. That is why analysts expect $3,300 to $3,500 psf, against River Modern's launch average of about $3,266.
2. About 2,750 new homes completing close together
River Green (524 homes), River Modern (455), Promenade Peak (596), Zyon Grand (706) and Parcel C (about 470) will complete within a few years of each other (EdgeProp). Parcel C will be the newest, which helps. It will also be the most expensive, which means its resale buyers can choose cheaper, slightly older units next door.
3. Waiting costs more than time
While you wait for Parcel C, new units at Zyon Grand remain on sale from about $3,065 psf on the 1 October 2026 list. If Parcel C launches at $3,400 psf, a 900 sq ft unit would cost about $300,000 more than the same size at that lower Zyon Grand price. Decide what being the newest building is worth to you before the preview.
Strengths and watch points
- River Valley Primary about 130m away
- Great World MRT about 400m, one stop to Orchard
- Newest GLS site at this station
- Newest building in the pocket when completed
- Mall, park and river within a short walk
- Harmonised floor areas
- Highest land price at Great World
- Likely the highest launch psf
- About 2,750 new homes nearby
- Keys years away
- Thin rental yield at the expected price
Would you rather
A. Wait for Parcel C and buy a 900 sq ft unit at an illustrative $3,400 psf, about $3.06 million, as the newest home at Great World.
B. Buy a remaining Zyon Grand unit today at about $3,065 to $3,200 psf, with Havelock MRT inside the building.
James picks B, unless Parcel C launches at or below about $3,300 psf. B is available now, from the developer, at a lower price, with a better MRT link. If Parcel C comes in at the bottom of the analysts' range, its newer lease and building become worth the wait for a long-term owner.
What I think you should do
If Parcel C is on your list, set a ceiling of about $3,300 psf before the preview. In the meantime, look at Zyon Grand's remaining lower-floor units and any River Modern units still available, so you know what the alternatives cost. When Parcel C's floor plans are out, compare the same unit sizes, not just psf.
For the wider pocket, read my River Valley new launches guide. The land pipeline is on my GLS Tracker. For CPF and financing, speak to a licensed financial adviser for advice specific to your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Who won River Valley Green Parcel C?+ Read- Hide
A joint venture of Sunway MCL and CSC Land Group, with a top bid of $750.57 million, or $1,730 psf ppr, when the tender closed on 18 June 2026 with four bids (EdgeProp, The Edge Singapore).
How much will River Valley Green Parcel C cost?+ Read- Hide
Prices are not out. After the tender, analysts quoted by EdgeProp expected an average of about $3,300 to $3,500 psf. River Modern next door launched at about $3,266 psf in March 2026.
How far is Parcel C from Great World MRT and River Valley Primary?+ Read- Hide
On my map, Great World MRT is about 400m from the approximate site centre in a straight line, and River Valley Primary School about 130m. Check your exact block with MOE when the site plan is released.
Who should not wait for Parcel C?+ Read- Hide
Skip it if you need a home before about 2030, if price matters most, if you want rental income, or if you plan to sell within five years of completion, when about 2,750 new homes in the pocket will compete for buyers.
Should I buy Zyon Grand or wait for Parcel C?+ Read- Hide
Zyon Grand's remaining units start from about $3,065 psf on the 1 October 2026 list, with Havelock MRT inside the building. Unless Parcel C launches at or below about $3,300 psf, I think Zyon Grand's lower-floor units are the better value.
Why did Parcel C cost more than River Modern's land?+ Read- Hide
Parcel C's $1,730 psf ppr was 21.8% above the $1,420 psf ppr GuocoLand paid for Parcel B, now River Modern, in February 2025 (EdgeProp). It is the newest government land site at Great World, and developers expect strong demand.
Deciding whether to wait for Parcel C?
Tell me your budget and timeline. I'll compare Parcel C's expected price with the units still available at Zyon Grand and River Modern, and tell you which I would buy. You’ll get my full working within 48 hours.
WhatsApp JamesSources+ Show all 10- Hide
- EdgeProp, Sunway MCL-CSC Land Group JV tops bids for River Valley Green GLS site at $1,730 psf ppr, June 2026
- The Edge Singapore, Sunway MCL, CSC Land JV tops four bids for River Valley Green (Parcel C) GLS site, June 2026
- Yahoo News Singapore, Sunway MCL-CSC Land Group JV tops bids for River Valley Green GLS site, June 2026
- EdgeProp and Yahoo News Singapore, GuocoLand tops five bidders for River Valley Green Parcel B with $1,420 psf ppr bid, February 2025
- EdgeProp and The Edge Singapore, River Modern launch, March 2026
- EdgeProp, River Green launch, August 2025
- EdgeProp, Zyon Grand sells 84% at launch, averaging $3,050 psf, October 2025
- Developer price list, Zyon Grand, updated 1 October 2026
- LTA, Thomson-East Coast Line station information
- MOE, Primary 1 registration and home-school distance guidelines
Disclaimer & Licensing+-
This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Property investments involve risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Readers should seek independent advice from licensed professionals before making any property or financial decision. James Ong is a licensed real estate salesperson (CEA Reg No. R008385F) with PropNex Realty Pte Ltd and is not a licensed financial adviser.
James Ong | CEA Reg No. R008385F | PropNex Realty Pte Ltd (CEA Licence L3008022J)
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