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Delivered 2020

Lavida Plus Apartments — Tân Phong, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

Quốc Cường Gia Lai

Delivered 2020

Riverfront high-rise at South Saigon's busiest intersection — three sides on the Rạch Đĩa, directly opposite SC VivoCity, walking distance to RMIT

💰 2,7 tỷ – 6,1 tỷ📏 59 triệu/m²🏗️ Delivered 2020🏢 1665 units

Lavida Plus is a mixed-use residential development by Quốc Cường Gia Lai on approximately 2.2 hectares at the intersection of Nguyễn Văn Linh and Nguyễn Hữu Thọ in Tân Phong Ward, District 7. The project delivers 1,665 residential and officetel units across two 33-storey towers (Blocks A and B) and a 6-storey commercial podium (Block C), directly opposite SC VivoCity mall. Three sides of the site border the Rạch Đĩa River, integrating a 4,000 m² riverside park into the development.

Project news

Lavida Plus relaunches Block B sales after 5-year legal suspension resolved
Legal · Aug 2024 · aqland.vn

Neighborhood

86*
Family Score
Excellent
Family appeal is very strong. The on-site Riverside Park provides a safe, landscaped outdoor space for young children, while Saigon South International School (SSIS) — among the city's top international schools — is nearby.
93
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle options are outstanding here. SC VivoCity — one of the most popular malls in Ho Chi Minh City — sits directly opposite, giving residents walkable access to a deep range of dining, retail, and entertainment without needing a vehicle.
84
Convenience
Excellent
Daily convenience is exceptional. Kingfoodmart is nearby for grocery runs, and the SC VivoCity cluster supplies banking, pharmacies, and everyday services within a short walk.
80
Health
Excellent
Healthcare access is strong. An international medical clinic is 430m away for routine care, and Bệnh Viện Đa Khoa Quốc Tế Nam Sài Gòn is 1.5km — manageable for most non-emergency needs.
86
Transit Access
Excellent
Bus coverage is solid for the immediate area. The nearest bus stop is 290m away, and Ben Thanh Station — the metro network's main interchange — is 5.6km from the project.
100
Commute Ease
Excellent
30 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 86. 6 min walk to bus stop.
28
Nightlife
Below Avg
The surrounding area has a solid evening scene. A cluster of well-regarded bars sits within 700m, making the neighbourhood lively at night for residents who seek it.
0
Quietness
Below Avg
Ambient noise levels are high throughout the development. Lavida Plus fronts two of South Saigon's busiest arterials at their intersection, creating persistent traffic noise on road-facing elevations, compounded by several bars and late-night venues active within 700m.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7.3
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
7.2
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

Lavida Plus delivers a genuinely convenient District 7 address — SC VivoCity directly opposite, SSIS within a short walk, and solid on-site amenities — at pricing modestly below the mid-range peer median. Buyers should weigh the high-noise arterial frontage, moderate tidal flood risk, and the need to confirm pink-book coverage for their specific unit before committing.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
7.2
Livability
7.3
Legal & delivery
7.9
Location & connectivity
7
📈 Investor
Value
7.2
Returns & exit
7.2
Legal & delivery
7.9
Location & demand
7
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A solid choice for homeowners wanting an established District 7 riverside address. SC VivoCity is directly opposite, Saigon South International School (SSIS) is within 1km, and the project's own riverside park, rooftop pool, and sports complex deliver above-average amenity depth for the mid-range segment. The main tradeoffs are high ambient noise from two major arterials at the front facade, moderate tidal flood risk on surrounding streets, and a partially issued pink book — buyers should confirm sổ hồng coverage for their specific unit.

Investor: A workable investment with a documented secondary market and a clear tenant base anchored by nearby universities and the SC VivoCity commercial corridor. Gross rental yields on apartments run roughly 4–5%, while officetels can reach higher but carry residential-registration restrictions that depress resale buyer depth. Two metro proposals along the project's frontage roads add upside optionality, but neither has a confirmed groundbreaking date, so the current investment case rests on existing fundamentals rather than infrastructure re-rating.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
59 triệu/m²
📈 +31% since launch
Market range44 triệu – 68 triệu/m²
Unit price2,7 tỷ – 6,1 tỷ
Rent9 triệu – 21 triệu/mo
Launch price45 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield4.1%
  • 🟢 Secondary-market prices at 57–60M/m² for apartments sit approximately 6% below the mid-range peer median, offering a modest value entry relative to District 7 comparables with active listing volume confirming market liquidity.
  • 🟢 The HC1 underpass (operational since December 2024) converts the historically acute entrance bottleneck into a managed surface-traffic situation — removing one of the project's most cited drawbacks.
  • 🟡 Two metro proposals — Line 4 along Nguyễn Hữu Thọ and the Vingroup-proposed line originating from Nguyễn Văn Linh — would materially re-rate this corridor if built, but both remain at MoU or feasibility-study stage with no committed timelines.
  • 🟡 The large officetel allocation (453 of 1,665 units) introduces rental supply competition within the project and hộ khẩu regulatory complexity that limits both owner-occupier flexibility and resale buyer depth for that sub-type.
  • 🔴 The partially issued pink book — land certificate covering approximately 55% of the site — means title-verification is a mandatory pre-purchase step for all buyers, with Block B units requiring particularly close scrutiny.

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Lavida Plus 59 triệu/m²
Sky Garden (Phú Mỹ Hưng) Similarly priced, with a modest Phú Mỹ Hưng address premium Within the PMH planned zone with a more established residential community
Midtown Phú Mỹ Hưng 30–40% more expensive Central PMH, adjacent to Crescent Mall; stronger brand and management positioning
Sunrise Riverside 5–10% less expensive, Nhà Bè location Riverside in Nhà Bè district with fewer commercial amenities than District 7

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Faculty and professionals at RMIT Vietnam or Tôn Đức Thắng University, both within a short commute of the project
  • Families prioritising SC VivoCity access and SSIS school proximity over a quiet residential setting
  • Homeowners comfortable verifying pink-book coverage for their unit and managing a fit-out budget on Block B purchases
Not ideal for:
  • Buyers sensitive to traffic noise or expecting a quiet riverside setting — the arterial frontage puts the development at the high end of the ambient-noise scale
  • Families requiring CBD access in under 20 minutes — typical bus commute to Bến Thành is 30 minutes

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • SC VivoCity directly opposite — full shopping, dining, and entertainment within walking distance, a measurable convenience premium over interior District 7 blocks
  • Saigon South International School (SSIS) and TH School within 1.1km — among the city's top-ranked schools for expat and bilingual families
  • On-site riverside park, rooftop infinity pool, and 2,000 m² sports complex exceed typical mid-range District 7 project amenity standards
  • HC1 underpass tunnel (opened December 2024) now routes through-traffic underground at the project entrance intersection, reducing what was historically one of South Saigon's worst bottlenecks

Tradeoffs

  • !High ambient noise: the project fronts Nguyễn Văn Linh and Nguyễn Hữu Thọ at their intersection — road-facing units on lower floors are the most exposed, and the neighbourhood's evening bar scene within 700m compounds night-time noise
  • !Moderate tidal flood risk on surrounding streets during heavy rain at high tide; the elevated ground floor and riverside embankment reduce building-level exposure but low-lying approach roads are periodically affected
  • !Quốc Cường Gia Lai is a regional developer with a documented legal history — Block B was suspended for five years following a criminal investigation and resumed sales only in August 2024

Watch items

  • ?Pink-book status is partially issued: the land use rights certificate covers approximately 55% of the 21,894 m² site — verify sổ hồng eligibility for your specific unit before signing, particularly for Block B purchases
  • ?Officetel hộ khẩu restriction: officetel buyers cannot register permanent residence at the unit — this limits owner-use flexibility and narrows the resale buyer pool for Block B lower floors
  • ?Metro upside is speculative: both proposed lines (Metro Line 4 along Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, Vingroup D7–Cần Giờ line from Nguyễn Văn Linh) are at MoU or feasibility study stage with no confirmed groundbreaking dates

Unit Types

Apartments

1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 48–55 m²
2,7 tỷ – 3,6 tỷ
58 triệu/m²
Rent: 9 triệu - 13 triệu/mo
Singles & couples
2BR
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 65–79 m²
3,3 tỷ – 5,3 tỷ
60 triệu/m²
Rent: 11 triệu - 17 triệu/mo
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 90–96 m²
4,2 tỷ – 6,1 tỷ
54 triệu/m²
Rent: 13 triệu - 21 triệu/mo
Growing families
Penthouse
3–4 Beds · 2–3 Baths
Under review
59 triệu/m²
Growing families

Other

Officetel
0–1 Beds · 1 Baths · 25–55 m²
1,4 tỷ – 2,8 tỷ
57 triệu/m²
Rent: 7 triệu - 11 triệu/mo
Singles & couples

Project Details

DeveloperQuốc Cường Gia Lai
StatusDelivered 2020
Total Units1665
Towers3

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: A 4,000 m² riverside park with children's play areas runs along the Rạch Đĩa boundary. RMIT Vietnam, Tôn Đức Thắng University, and several international schools are within a 5-minute ride.
🏋️ Fitness: A 2,000 m² sports complex covers multi-use courts and outdoor fitness areas. The rooftop infinity pool (674 m²) on Block C and an on-site gym serve both residential towers.
🏖️ Lifestyle: Six floors of retail and commercial space in Block C provide dining, shopping, and services at the base of the complex. SC VivoCity, directly opposite on Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, adds a full-scale mall within walking distance.
🛒 Convenience: A continuous basement across all three blocks accommodates car and motorbike parking with 24/7 security. Both Nguyễn Văn Linh and Nguyễn Hữu Thọ are served by public bus routes, providing multi-directional access without a vehicle.
🏊 Pool🌳 GardenRooftop🛗 Elevator🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🛎️ Concierge🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🛍️ Shopping Mall🏋️ Gym🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Map

Lavida Plus

24 min
District 1 CBD
50 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
60 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)34 min
CBD (off-peak)24 min
Airport (peak)66 min
Airport (off-peak)50 min
Long Thành (peak)67 min
Long Thành (off-peak)60 min
🚇
Metro
Ben Thanh Station
5.6km
🛍️
Mall
SC VivoCity
Nearby
🛒
Supermarket
Kingfoodmart
Nearby
🏫
Schools
Saigon South International School (SSIS)
Nearby
🏥
Hospitals
Bệnh Viện Đa Khoa Quốc Tế Nam Sài Gòn
1.5km
🌳
Park
Riverside Park
On-site
Major Roads
Nguyễn Hữu Thọ — the project fronts this key north-south arterial connecting District 7 to Nhà Bè and the southern expresswaysNguyễn Văn Linh Parkway — the main east-west boulevard of South Saigon, running directly past the development's intersection
🔇 High Noise🌊 Moderate Flood🛣️ Near Highway

Young professionals, university staff, and small families drawn to South Saigon's educational and commercial corridor. The large officetel allocation in Block B attracts business operators and remote workers seeking flexible home-office space, creating a mixed occupancy profile across the complex.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
The Nguyễn Văn Linh–Nguyễn Hữu Thọ intersection directly at the project entrance has historically be...
The Nguyễn Văn Linh–Nguyễn Hữu Thọ intersection directly at the project entrance has historically been one of South Saigon's worst congestion points during morning and evening peaks. The HC1 grade-separated tunnel (opened December 30, 2024) now routes through-traffic underground at this intersection, reducing surface vehicle conflict. Above-ground demand from SC VivoCity, Phú Mỹ Hưng, and nearby universities means peak-hour surface queuing on approach roads persists.
→ The HC1 underpass tunnel (opened December 2024) provides grade-separated through-movement at the Nguyễn Văn Linh–Nguyễn Hữu Thọ intersection, alleviating the historically worst surface congestion at the project entrance. Nguyễn Hữu Thọ also offers direct southbound access toward Nhà Bè, while Nguyễn Văn Linh connects east to the expressway network and west into Phú Mỹ Hưng.
🌊 Flood Risk
The project sits on a site bordered by the Rạch Đĩa River on three sides. Minor surface flooding on ...
The project sits on a site bordered by the Rạch Đĩa River on three sides. Minor surface flooding on surrounding streets can occur during heavy rain combined with high tide, though the development's elevated foundation and riverside embankment provide mitigation for the buildings themselves.
→ The developer positioned the ground floor above typical flood levels for this stretch of the Rạch Đĩa. The riverside park absorbs surface water runoff before it reaches residential areas.

Sub-zones

🏢
b_lavida_plus_block_a Apartment
0 listings · 725 units
2,7 tỷ - 6,1 tỷ
44 triệu - 68 triệu/m²
🏢
b_lavida_plus_block_b Apartment
0 listings · 915 units
2,7 tỷ - 6,1 tỷ
44 triệu - 68 triệu/m²
🏢
b_lavida_plus_block_c Shophouse
0 listings
2,7 tỷ - 6,1 tỷ
44 triệu - 68 triệu/m²

Notable Places

Riverside Park
A 4,000 m² landscaped park runs along the eastern boundary of the development, bordering the Rạch Đĩa River on three sides. The scale and continuous riverfront frontage make it one of the larger on-site green areas among mid-range District 7 apartment projects.
Rooftop Infinity Pool
Sited on the roof of Block C's 6-storey commercial podium at approximately 674 m², it provides elevated views over the Rạch Đĩa River. At this scale and position, it stands out from the standard ground-level pools in comparable mid-range District 7 towers.
Sports Complex
A 2,000 m² multi-use sports complex within the development grounds includes multi-purpose courts and outdoor fitness stations. The footprint exceeds what comparable mid-range District 7 projects of similar scale typically offer.

Growth Catalysts

  • 🚧Vingroup proposes 48.5 km metro from Nguyễn Văn Linh, District 7 to Cần Giờ (2028)
  • 🚀HCMC Metro Line 4 feasibility MoU signed with Sovico Group, route along Nguyễn Hữu Thọ (2032)
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