Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2014 · Subsale
Riverson SOHO
A 7-storey block of 152 SOHO suites in the Riverson mixed-use development off Jalan Coastal, with 1- and 2-room suites and duplexes, above a mall and next to Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu.
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Riverson SOHO at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Riverson SOHO
By Riverson Corporation Sdn Bhd
Address
Jalan Riverson 1
Off Jalan Coastal, 88000 Kota Kinabalu
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease expiry not published; check the title
Completion
2014
Per PropertyGuru, iProperty, Mudah.my and irumah.co
Block
1 block, 7 storeys
PropertyGuru and Mudah.my
Units
152
The developer calls them business units; portals list them as serviced residences
Layouts
About 530–1,750 sq ft
1-room and 2-room suites and duplexes; PropertyGuru gives about 530–1,755 sq ft, Mudah.my 559–1,586 sq ft
Foreign buyers
Some units may qualify
Listings run from about RM560,000 to RM1.39 million, against the RM600,000 Sabah minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Riverson SOHO
A small block in a city-centre mixed-use scheme. Here is the case, and the catch.
A hospital and mall next door
PropertyGuru notes that the 5.4-acre Riverson development includes Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu (200 beds) and the Riverson The Walk mall.
City-centre location
Imago Shopping Mall is a short walk away and the airport about a 10-minute drive, according to PropertyGuru.
A small block
With 152 suites over 7 storeys, the residential block is far smaller than most city-centre towers.
What to weigh: SOHO status and mixed price records
The developer markets these as business units, so check the title category, quit rent and assessment class with your lawyer. Price records also differ: irumah.co’s median for the most common layout is above most asking prices, so ask a valuer for recent sales.
The development
Riverson SOHO, decoded
One 7-storey SOHO block within the Riverson mixed-use development of offices, retail and a private hospital.
Facilities
As listed on the developer’s Riverson page and by PropertyGuru.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Children’s pool
Active
Fitness
- Gymnasium
Residents
Shared spaces
- Function room
- Common garden
- Private drop-off and lift lobby
- 24-hour security surveillance
- On-site parking
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 6 Riverson SOHO layouts
6 layout types, from 530 to 1,755 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Duplex — 1,586 sq ft
1,586 sq ft · double-volume duplex
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Duplex (largest) — 1,755 sq ft
1,755 sq ft · double-volume duplex
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Riverson SOHO
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duplex | 1,586 sq ft | RM1.58m | – | 1 |
Location & connectivity
Where Riverson SOHO sits
Jalan Riverson 1, off Jalan Coastal, Sembulan, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded median 1 bedroom, 795 sq ft (most common layout) | About RM1,070 psf | irumah.co, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale | RM560,000–1.39m (14 listings) · e.g. RM610,000 for 559 sq ft | Mudah.my listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price psf | About RM742–996 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | About RM2,400–4,800 a month (26 listings); a 1,042 sq ft 2-bedroom unit at RM2,900 | Mudah.my, Oct 2026; PropertyGuru listing, 30 Sep 2026 |
The first row is irumah.co’s recent median for the most common layout; the other rows are asking prices and rents, not transactions. irumah.co puts the current rental yield at about 4.44%. Brickz and EdgeProp records were not available to us, and the portal figures do not agree, so records differ.
Track record
About Riverson Corporation Sdn Bhd
Riverson Corporation Sdn Bhd developed the Riverson scheme in Sembulan, which PropertyGuru describes as a 5.4-acre mix of SOHO suites, office suites, the Riverson The Walk mall and Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu.
irumah.co describes the company as a privately held boutique developer.
Around the building
What is near Riverson SOHO
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- KK Central~600 m
- aisa City pickup and drop of points~1.1 km
- Sembulan~1.2 km
🛍️ Malls
- KK Times Square~100 m
- Imago~300 m
- Kompleks Asia City~1.2 km
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Sembulan~500 m
- SRK Sacred Heart~900 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sanzac~1.0 km
- Tadika Tze Yu~1.2 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Aseana International College~600 m
- Sabah Institute of Art~1.1 km
- Twintech International University College of Technology~1.2 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu~100 m
- Jabatan Kecemasan QEH~1.5 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital~1.7 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 530 to 1,755 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM1,390,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM1,390,000 | RM1,390,000 |
| Down payment | RM139,000 | RM417,000 |
| Loan amount | RM1,251,000 | RM973,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM39,600 | RM111,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM6,255 | RM4,865 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM16,362 | RM16,362 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM14,861 | RM11,858 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM216,078 | RM561,285 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
There are 152 SOHO suites in one 7-storey block, with 1-room and 2-room suites and duplexes. Records differ on sizes: PropertyGuru gives about 530–1,755 sq ft, Mudah.my 559–1,586 sq ft and irumah.co 627–1,586 sq ft.
Is Riverson SOHO freehold?
No. PropertyGuru, iProperty, Mudah.my and irumah.co all give leasehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Sabah a foreigner can generally buy a high-rise home priced at RM600,000 or more, with approval from the Sabah State Authority (guides put it at two months or more). Title must be Country Lease or Town Lease, not Native Title, and low-cost or Bumiputera-allocated units are excluded. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Listings here run from about RM560,000 to RM1.39 million, so most units are at or above the minimum, though the smallest may fall below it. As these are SOHO units, confirm the title category with a Sabah lawyer first.
How much does it rent for?
Whole units were listed at about RM2,400 to RM4,800 a month in October 2026 (Mudah.my); one 1,042 sq ft 2-bedroom unit was listed at RM2,900 (PropertyGuru, September 2026).
Berapa harga Riverson SOHO?
Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM560,000 hingga RM1.39 juta (Mudah.my, Oktober 2026), atau RM742 hingga RM996 sekaki persegi (PropertyGuru). Hartanah ini pajakan dan siap pada 2014.
Riverson SOHO 价格多少？租金多少？
目前挂牌价约RM56万至RM139万（Mudah.my，2026年10月），约每平方尺RM742至RM996（PropertyGuru）；整间月租约RM2,400至RM4,800。租约地契，2014年完工。
Which schools are near Riverson SOHO?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan Sembulan (~500 m), SRK Sacred Heart (~900 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sanzac (~1.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Riverson SOHO?
The nearest stations on map data are KK Central (~600 m), aisa City pickup and drop of points (~1.1 km), Sembulan (~1.2 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Riverson SOHO?
The nearest hospital on map data is Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu (~100 m), and the nearest mall is KK Times Square (~100 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Riverson SOHO?
For a unit at RM1,390,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM11,858 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM216,078, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.