Block 126 Rivervale St
126 Rivervale St, Singapore 540126
Block 126 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 89 dwelling units. Across 51 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$399 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 126 Rivervale St?
Block 126 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 89 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 89
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 126 Rivervale St?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$399 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 27 | S$385,000recent | 100 sqm | S$357 psf |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$495,000recent | 120 sqm | S$379 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 126 Rivervale St get?
Flats at Block 126 Rivervale St have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$2,800/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 126 Rivervale St?
Block 126 Rivervale St has 51 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$647,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$647,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$643,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$602,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$596,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$343,888 |
| May 2018 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 101 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Oct 2016 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$365,000 |
What flat types are in Block 126 Rivervale St?
Block 126 Rivervale St has 89 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 126 Rivervale St?
Block 126 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 126 Rivervale St is an HDB block located along Rivervale St. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 89 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 126 Rivervale St, Singapore 540126. 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 Bakau LRT, approximately 356m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation, and Rivervale Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 126 Rivervale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 126 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 356 m away (~6 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT356 m · ~6 min
- Rumbia LRT479 m · ~8 min
- Kangkar LRT568 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 priority240 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority297 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km299 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km526 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority540 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority787 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km837 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority925 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 126 Rivervale St?
Buying a flat at Block 126 Rivervale St (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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 126 Rivervale St
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 126 Rivervale St cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 126 Rivervale St have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$399 psf), from 51 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 126 Rivervale St by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$495k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 126 Rivervale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 126 Rivervale St has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 126 Rivervale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 126 Rivervale St is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 126 Rivervale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 126 Rivervale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 126 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 356 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 126 Rivervale St?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Compassvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 126 Rivervale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.