Block 117A Rivervale Dr
117A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541117
Block 117A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 128 dwelling units. Across 65 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$479k (S$414 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
Block 117A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 128 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 128
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$479k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$479k (S$414 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$373,000recent | 95 sqm | S$365 psf |
| 5-Room | 31 | S$433,888recent | 115 sqm | S$354 psf |
| Executive | 16 | S$560,000recent | 130 sqm | S$400 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 117A Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 117A Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7 | S$3,080/mo |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$2,000/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
Block 117A Rivervale Dr has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$688,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$708,888 |
| Jun 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$479,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$433,888 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$458,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 95 sqm | S$372,000 |
What flat types are in Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
Block 117A Rivervale Dr has 128 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
Block 117A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 117A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block located along Rivervale Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 128 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 117A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541117. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Sengkang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kangkar LRT, approximately 96m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) for greenery and recreation, and Rivervale Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 117A Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117A Rivervale Dr is Kangkar LRT, about 96 m away (~2 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kangkar LRT96 m · ~2 min
- Ranggung LRT612 m · ~10 min
- Bakau LRT621 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority437 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km442 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km605 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority739 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority770 m
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km949 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km954 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 117A Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 117A Rivervale Dr (~S$479k) needs about S$3,818/mo in income and S$1,798/mo in repayments, after S$8,970 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$479k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$8,970
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$120k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,798/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,818/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 117A Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 117A Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 117A Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$479k (S$414 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 117A Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$373k; 5-Room ≈ S$434k; Executive ≈ S$560k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 117A Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117A Rivervale Dr has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 117A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 117A Rivervale Dr is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$479k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 117A Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$479k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,818/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,798/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117A Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117A Rivervale Dr is Kangkar LRT, about 96 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117A Rivervale Dr?⌄
North Spring Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 117A Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.