Block 117B Rivervale Dr
117B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542117
Block 117B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 131 dwelling units. Across 59 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$438 psf, 114 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 117B Rivervale Dr?
Block 117B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 131 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 131
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$505k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 117B Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$505k (S$438 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$365,000recent | 95 sqm | S$357 psf |
| 5-Room | 26 | S$475,000recent | 115 sqm | S$384 psf |
| Executive | 15 | S$535,000recent | 130 sqm | S$382 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$768k) and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 117B Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 117B Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 21 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,550/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 117B Rivervale Dr?
Block 117B Rivervale Dr has 59 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 95 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$633,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 95 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 95 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 129 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$365,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$442,800 |
What flat types are in Block 117B Rivervale Dr?
Block 117B Rivervale Dr has 131 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 117B Rivervale Dr?
Block 117B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 117B 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 131 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 117B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542117. 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 53m away, around 1 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 117B Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 117B Rivervale Dr is Kangkar LRT, about 53 m away (~1 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kangkar LRT53 m · ~1 min
- Bakau LRT586 m · ~9 min
- Ranggung LRT597 m · ~9 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 priority394 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km461 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km571 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority725 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority734 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km908 m
- Serangoon Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km994 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 117B Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 117B Rivervale Dr (~S$505k) needs about S$4,026/mo in income and S$1,896/mo in repayments, after S$9,750 stamp duty and a S$126k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$505k) — 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$9,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$126k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,896/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,026/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 117B Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 117B Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 117B Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$505k (S$438 psf), from 59 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 117B Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$365k; 5-Room ≈ S$475k; Executive ≈ S$535k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 117B Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 117B Rivervale Dr has about 73 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 117B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 117B Rivervale Dr is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$505k. 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 117B Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$505k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,026/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,896/mo after a S$126k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 117B Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 117B Rivervale Dr is Kangkar LRT, about 53 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 117B Rivervale Dr?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, North Vista Primary School are within 1 km of Block 117B Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.