Riverfront Residences vs LinkTown Residences: Price, Space and Location in Hougang

Riverfront Residences is the biggest private estate in Hougang and one of the most traded, so it is the natural first stop for anyone looking at a Hougang condo. LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) will be the town’s newest option when it launches, sitting directly on Hougang MRT. Both are in District 19 and use the same station, but they are very different buys.

Here is how they compare, using transaction data and reports we checked in September 2026. LinkTown Residences has no released prices or plans, so its figures are reported or estimated.

At a glance

	Riverfront Residences	LinkTown Residences
Developer	Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd (Oxley Holdings, KSH Holdings, SLB Development, Apricot Capital)	CapitaLand Development (50%), UOL Group (40%), Kheng Leong (10%)
Tenure	99 years from 31 May 2018	99 years (GLS site awarded January 2026)
District / region	District 19, Outside Central Region	District 19, Outside Central Region
Homes	1,472 (1,451 apartments, 21 strata landed), nine 17-storey blocks	About 830 reported (UOL says 800+)
Completion	2023	Expected 2030/2031
MRT	Hougang (NE14) within walking distance	Directly linked to Hougang (NE14); CRL interchange targeted ~2030
Price	~S$1,736 psf average, 12 months to Sept 2026 (range ~S$1,342–2,054)	Analysts’ estimate ~S$2,500–2,600 psf; no prices released

Two ends of the same town

Riverfront Residences is on Hougang Avenue 7, along Sungei Serangoon. It replaced the former Rio Casa estate and was launched in 2018. It is a large, self-contained compound with a riverside setting: the draw is space, greenery and a calmer, residential feel. Shops and food mean a walk or a short bus ride.

LinkTown Residences is at Hougang Central, the busiest point in the town. The development is planned with a mall of about 300,000 sq ft, a new bus interchange and a town plaza, with Hougang Mall about a two-minute walk away. It trades quiet for convenience. Our location page shows what sits around the site.

What the price gap means

At Riverfront’s recent average of about S$1,736 psf and LinkTown’s expected S$2,500–2,600 psf, the difference is roughly 44–50% per square foot. When Riverfront was selling new, EdgeProp reported an average of about S$1,341 psf in September 2019, so it has also moved up since launch.

Here is the same indicative size priced at each level. Sizes come from the developers’ recent Parktown Residence, not from Riverfront or LinkTown plans.

Indicative size	Riverfront avg (~S$1,736 psf)	LinkTown estimate (S$2,500–2,600 psf)
2-bedroom, 678 sq ft	~S$1.18m	~S$1.70m–1.76m
3-bedroom, 1,066 sq ft	~S$1.85m	~S$2.67m–2.77m
4-bedroom, 1,496 sq ft	~S$2.60m	~S$3.74m–3.89m

Illustrative only; real Riverfront units vary in size and price by stack and floor, and LinkTown prices are not released. The pattern is clear, though: on a fixed budget, Riverfront usually gives more floor area. The floor plans page explains the indicative LinkTown layouts.

Getting to the MRT

Both projects depend on Hougang MRT for rail trips. From Riverfront the station is a walk, and how long depends on your block and whether you take a bus in wet weather. From LinkTown Residences the station is part of the development. When the Cross Island Line opens, both benefit from Hougang becoming an interchange; Riverfront is also near the planned Defu station on the same line. Our Hougang MRT guide covers the routes.

Lease, age and supply

Riverfront’s lease started in 2018, so it has about 91 years left today. LinkTown’s lease is new. That gap matters little now, but it widens in importance over decades, when banks and CPF look at remaining lease.

With 1,472 units, Riverfront always has a good choice of listings, which helps buyers compare. It also means sellers compete with many similar units. LinkTown Residences is smaller, and its integration with transport and retail is unusual within Hougang.

Cash flow and timing

• Riverfront (resale): full down payment at purchase, full loan from completion, and you can live in it or rent it out within months.
• LinkTown (new launch): progressive payments while it is built, with interest only on what has been drawn, and a move-in around 2030/2031. See the payment scheme page.

Stamp duty applies the same way to both. Check your rate with IRAS or read our stamp duty guide.

If you view Riverfront first

Many buyers will see a few Riverfront units while waiting for the Hougang Central Residences launch. A viewing is a chance to test the things that matter at either project:

• Walk to the station at rush hour. Time it from the lift lobby of the block you like, not from the main gate.
• Listen. Riverside blocks and blocks facing roads feel different. Note noise at the times you are usually home.
• Ask for the maintenance fee and sinking fund position. Large estates spread costs across many units, but fees still differ by unit size.
• Compare caveats for the same type. Use recent deals for the same bedroom count and floor band rather than the project average.
• Price the wait. If you would rent while LinkTown is built, add that cost to the comparison; if you would stay put, compare staged payments against a full loan from day one.

Doing this now makes it much easier to judge LinkTown’s prices when they are released.

Who each suits

Riverfront Residences may suit you if…	LinkTown Residences may suit you if…
You need to move within a year	You can wait until around 2030/2031
Space for the money is the priority	MRT, bus and mall at the door is the priority
You like a riverside, residential setting	You like living in the town centre
You want to inspect the exact unit first	You want a new lease and staged payments

For more Hougang benchmarks, compare The Florence Residences vs LinkTown Residences and The Minton vs LinkTown Residences. For another riverside estate in Hougang, read Kingsford Waterbay vs LinkTown Residences.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Riverfront Residences per square foot?

EdgeProp’s data shows an average of about S$1,736 psf over the 12 months to September 2026, with deals ranging from roughly S$1,342 to S$2,054 psf depending on unit and floor.

Is Riverfront Residences near an MRT station?

Hougang MRT (NE14) is within walking distance, though not at the doorstep, and the walk depends on your block. LinkTown Residences is planned to be directly linked to the same station.

Who developed Riverfront Residences?

Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd, a joint venture of Oxley Holdings, KSH Holdings, SLB Development and Apricot Capital. It replaced the former Rio Casa estate and was completed in 2023.

Why would LinkTown Residences cost more?

It is a new launch with a fresh lease, directly linked to the MRT, a new bus interchange and a large mall. Analysts expect around S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf, but no prices have been released.