Rent vs D12 +33.8%
Rents above district median
Riverside Melodies's latest 12-month median rent is $4,950 compared with the D12 median of $3,700 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Riverside Melodies rent and sale price
D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon
Address 26a Saint Michael's Road Riverside Melodies Singapore 327995
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Quick summary about Riverside Melodies
Riverside Melodies is a freehold apartment in D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon. The page currently tracks 15 rentals and 12 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $4,950 per month from 4 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- Latest 12M median sale price is $2,280,000, with median sale PSF at $1,672 psf from 3 sales.
- Rent is up 4.2% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 10.1% over the last 3 months.
Riverside Melodies Market Brief
Compare the project with D12 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D12
Sale PSF vs D12 -7.8%
Sale PSF near district median
Riverside Melodies's latest 12-month median sale PSF is $1,672 psf versus the D12 median of $1,813 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.61%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.61% versus a D12 screen of 2.54%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 30.0% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +0.0%
Activity is steady
Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Riverside Melodies against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $4,950
Is the asking rent fair?
$4,700 to $5,200 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $5,200 should have a visible reason.
Latest 12M median sale PSF $1,672 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$2,210,000 to $2,350,000 and $1,620 to $1,720 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
4 bed rent $5,000
Are similar units renting for more?
4 bed and 1,500 to 1,600 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 30.0% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +0.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Riverside Melodies Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 12 resale transactions
Total sold value $26.4M
Riverside Melodies Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 15 Jan 2023 to Jan 2026
Sale transactions 12 Jul 2021 to Jul 2026
Rent trend 4.2% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 10.1% Last 3 months
Riverside Melodies Location
Nearest transport, schools and daily conveniences around the project.
Project MRT School Amenities
Nearby
Approximate distance from the project. Walking, driving and transit routes may differ.
Closest MRT
POTONG PASIR MRT STATION (NE10) 0.68 km away
POTONG PASIR MRT STATION 0.71 km away
BOON KENG MRT STATION 0.86 km away
Schools nearby
ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL (SECONDARY) 0.42 km away
BENDEMEER SECONDARY SCHOOL 0.49 km away
BENDEMEER PRIMARY SCHOOL 0.62 km away
STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 1.22 km away
Amenities
BENDEMEER SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 0.96 km away
KALLANG PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 1.21 km away
HAWKER CENTRE (BLK 75 TOA PAYOH LORONG 5) Food centre · 1.61 km away
Riverside Melodies Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $4,900 14 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,672 psf 5 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jul 2026 0 - 1 $1,672 psf $1,800,000
Mar 2026 0 - 1 $1,605 psf $2,280,000
Jan 2026 1 $4,900 0 - -
Dec 2025 1 $5,000 0 - -
Oct 2025 1 $5,000 0 - -
Sept 2025 0 - 1 $1,709 psf $2,428,000
Jul 2025 1 $4,200 0 - -
Jun 2025 1 $4,800 0 - -
Mar 2025 1 $4,900 0 - -
Jan 2025 1 $5,000 0 - -
Nov 2024 0 - 1 $1,518 psf $2,288,000
Oct 2024 1 $5,000 0 - -
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Riverside Melodies Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
2 bed $4,200 $4,167 3
3 bed $4,950 $5,250 4
4 bed $5,000 $5,125 8
Riverside Melodies Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,000 to 1,100 sqft $4,200 $4,167 3
1,400 to 1,500 sqft $4,950 $5,250 4
1,500 to 1,600 sqft $5,000 $5,125 8
Riverside Melodies Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $2,000,000 $1,408 psf 1
06 to 10 $1,765,000 $1,606 psf 4
11 to 15 $2,288,000 $1,410 psf 7
Riverside Melodies Latest Transactions
Most recent URA rentals and sales for this project.
Rentals
Sales
How to use this data
Practical guidance for renters, buyers and sellers. This is not a valuation, it is a starting point for comparing real transactions.
Rent negotiation
If you are renting
Riverside Melodies shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,950 across 4 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $4,950
Rentals in period 4
Rent signal Moderate
- If the asking rent is above the median, look for a clear reason such as larger size, newer condition, furnishings or a better stack.
- If it is below the median, check whether the unit is smaller, older, lower floor or has a shorter lease term.
Offer check
If you are buying
Latest 12M sales at Riverside Melodies show a median price of $2,280,000 and $1,672 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Latest 12M median sale $2,280,000
Latest 12M median PSF $1,672 psf
Sale signal Moderate
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- Freehold should be part of the buying decision, especially when comparing against newer leasehold or nearby freehold projects.
Listing position
If you are selling
For sellers, the cleanest starting point is the project median PSF, then the latest sales and nearby project comps. Riverside Melodies has 12 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Moderate
Total sold value $26.4M
Latest record Jul 2026
- Use the latest sales table to avoid anchoring to stale prices when the most recent month moved differently.
- If you want to price above recent PSF, the listing needs a visible reason such as renovation, view, layout, floor or scarcity.
Run Riverside Melodies numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $4,950/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $2.3M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $2.3M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,672 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
District context
Use D12 to compare Riverside Melodies against the wider area.
About this data
How to read the rental and sale figures on this page.
Rental figures come from URA private residential rent data. Rent is shown as monthly rent.
Sale figures come from private residential sale data. PSF and total selling value are shown where the needed fields are available.
Rental floor level is not available from this source, so rental analysis is split by bedroom count and floor area band.
Sale floor band is available for many sale transactions, so sale prices can be grouped by recorded floor band.
Riverside Melodies FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Riverside Melodies?
Riverside Melodies has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $4,950 across 4 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Riverside Melodies?
The latest 12-month median sale price for Riverside Melodies is $2,280,000, based on 3 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Riverside Melodies?
The latest 12-month median sale price per square foot for Riverside Melodies is $1,672 psf. The average for the same period is $1,662 psf.
Is Riverside Melodies freehold or leasehold?
Riverside Melodies is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Riverside Melodies located?
Riverside Melodies is located at 26a Saint Michael's Road Riverside Melodies Singapore 327995 in D12 / Balestier, Toa Payoh, Serangoon.
How current is the Riverside Melodies transaction data?
The project page uses the latest records currently loaded on PropertySmartSG. Treat it as research evidence and check the latest transaction rows before using it for pricing.