Overview
- August 23, 2026
- Updated On:
- Apartments, Residential
- Category
- 29307
- Property ID
- 1
- Rooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 409 ft2
- Property Size
Description
Pavo Riverside is a VAAL Real Estate development on Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi. This listing is for a 38 sqm studio apartment (409 sq ft) for sale from USD 52,440, with handover scheduled for December 2027. Residents share a rooftop heated swimming pool. The US dollar price governs.
Listing updated: 23 August 2026 · Verified by Block Real Estate
Development at a Glance
| Development | Pavo Riverside |
| Developer | VAAL Real Estate |
| Location | Riverside Drive, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Unit type | Studio apartment |
| Price from | USD 52,440 — the US dollar price governs; any shilling figure is an approximate conversion confirmed at the prevailing rate |
| Size | 38 sqm (409 sq ft) |
| Bedrooms | Studio — no separate bedroom |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Completion | December 2027 (projected) |
| Reference | 29307 |
About the Studio
The studio is a single open living and sleeping space of 38 sqm (409 sq ft) with one bathroom. Large French windows carry daylight across the full depth of the plan, which is what keeps a footprint this size feeling open rather than tight. It suits a single professional, a pied-à-terre in town, or a buyer entering the Riverside market at the lowest price point Pavo offers.
Finishes are specified across the development rather than by unit type: a fitted kitchen with integrated German Bosch appliances and sliding cabinetry, a heavy-duty Turkish steel-reinforced entrance door by Emec, wood laminate and ceramic flooring, gypsum ceilings with recessed lighting, and Cera Style sanitary ware in the bathroom.
Pavo Riverside is priced in US dollars. The studio starts at USD 52,440, and the developer notes that prices scale with floor level and unit orientation, so the exact figure for a specific unit is confirmed on enquiry. Where a shilling equivalent appears on a listing card or a brochure, treat it as an approximate conversion at whatever rate applied when it was written; the dollar amount is the one that governs, and the shilling sum you actually pay depends on the rate on the day of payment.
About Pavo Riverside
Pavo Riverside is a 200-unit residential building by VAAL Real Estate, under construction on Riverside Drive with handover projected for December 2027. The name comes from Pavo, the star constellation named after the peacock, and the architecture reads as layers of white and grey lit by expansive glass walls. The development holds studios and 1-bedroom apartments only. This listing covers the studio; the 1-bedroom apartments of 50 to 61 sqm start from USD 67,500.
Amenities
- Rooftop heated swimming pool — usable year-round, with skyline views.
- Fully equipped gym, plus separate steam and sauna facilities for men and women.
- Private resident cinema, meeting and gaming rooms, and a residents’ lounge with a BBQ area.
- Children’s play area and a prayer room.
- Backup generator and borehole with filtration, plus solar water heating.
- Security and access — 24/7 CCTV, secure perimeter walling, video intercom to the main gate, and high-speed lifts.
Location and Connectivity
Riverside Drive is a leafy, established address between Westlands and the city centre. It sits in what is locally called the Blue Zone, which is shorthand for the diplomatic quarter: a concentration of missions and the heavier security presence that comes with them. The embassies of the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Uganda, Zambia and the Philippines are among those nearby.
Drive times published for the development:
- 3 minutes to Riverside Square and Chiromo Road.
- 5 minutes to Westlands CBD, Lavington and the Nairobi Expressway.
- 8 minutes to the Arboretum and Kasuku Centre.
The Investment Case
On the investment case we keep our guidance honest: we do not publish rental yields, occupancy figures or capital-appreciation forecasts, because those depend on the market at the time you buy, let and eventually sell, and no one can guarantee them. What can be said plainly is that this is a 38 sqm studio on Riverside Drive in Westlands, in a 200-unit building by VAAL Real Estate, fitted with a Bosch-equipped kitchen, Cera Style sanitary ware and an Emec steel-reinforced entrance door, priced from USD 52,440, with handover projected for December 2027 and shared amenities that include a rooftop heated pool, a gym, a resident cinema, a backup generator and a borehole. We are glad to help you review comparable sales and lettings and connect you with independent advisers.
If you are considering a furnished or short-let strategy, note that this depends on the building’s management rules and on applicable regulations — worth confirming before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the studio apartment at Pavo Riverside?
The studio measures 38 sqm, which is about 409 sq ft. It is a single open living and sleeping space with one bathroom.
How much does a studio at Pavo Riverside cost?
Studios start from USD 52,440. VAAL Real Estate scales prices by floor level and unit orientation, so the exact figure for a specific unit is confirmed on enquiry.
Is the price in US dollars or Kenyan shillings?
The price is quoted and governed in US dollars, from USD 52,440. Any shilling figure you see on a listing card or a brochure is an approximate conversion at whatever rate applied when it was written, and the shilling sum you actually pay depends on the exchange rate on the day of payment. Confirm the accepted payment currency with us before you commit.
Can I buy from abroad?
Yes. Buyers based outside Kenya reserve off-plan units here regularly and the process can be handled remotely. We can send the current price list and payment schedule, take you through the renders and construction progress by video, and coordinate the reservation and sale agreement with your own advocate. Confirm the payment route and any bank requirements with us before you transfer funds.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the studio have?
It is a studio, so there is no separate bedroom: one open living and sleeping space, plus one bathroom.
When will Pavo Riverside be completed?
The development is under construction by VAAL Real Estate, with handover projected for December 2027.
Can I furnish the studio and let it out on a short-let basis?
That depends on the building’s management rules and on the regulations in force at the time, and neither is settled by this listing. We do not promise short-let income or occupancy levels. Confirm the position in writing with the developer and the management company before you buy.
What amenities do studio residents share?
A rooftop heated swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, separate steam and sauna facilities, a private resident cinema, meeting and gaming rooms, a residents lounge with a BBQ area, a children’s play area, a prayer room, a backup generator, a borehole and solar water heating.
Compare Nearby
This studio is part of the Pavo Riverside development, whose larger layout is the Pavo Riverside 1-bedroom apartment from USD 67,500. For comparison in the same corridor, see the Enzo Residence Riverside studio and the Amber Bay Heights studio in Westlands, or browse every apartment for sale in Riverside.
Book a Viewing at Pavo Riverside
Call or WhatsApp 0725 937 686 · Email [email protected] · Block Real Estate, Ikigai, Westlands, Nairobi · View this listing: Pavo Riverside Studio
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