Block 131 Rivervale St
131 Rivervale St, Singapore 540131
Block 131 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 160 dwelling units. Across 104 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$539 psf, 90 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 131 Rivervale St?
Block 131 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 160 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 160
- Flat model
- Model A2
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$535k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 131 Rivervale St?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$535k (S$539 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 104 | S$535,000recent | 90 sqm | S$539 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 9 for rent (median S$3,300/mo) — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 131 Rivervale St get?
Flats at Block 131 Rivervale St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 131 Rivervale St?
Block 131 Rivervale St has 104 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$565,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$562,888 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 89 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$535,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 92 sqm | S$510,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$486,888 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$497,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$465,000 |
What flat types are in Block 131 Rivervale St?
Block 131 Rivervale St has 160 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A2 model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 131 Rivervale St?
Block 131 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 131 Rivervale St is an HDB block located along Rivervale St. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 160 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 131 Rivervale St, Singapore 540131. 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 300m away, around 5 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 131 Rivervale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 131 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 300 m away (~5 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT300 m · ~5 min
- Rumbia LRT399 m · ~6 min
- Kangkar LRT606 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 priority254 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km276 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority369 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority481 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km607 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority815 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km837 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority848 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 131 Rivervale St?
Buying a flat at Block 131 Rivervale St (~S$535k) needs about S$4,265/mo in income and S$2,009/mo in repayments, after S$10,650 stamp duty and a S$134k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$535k) — 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$10,650
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$134k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,009/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,265/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 131 Rivervale St
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 131 Rivervale St cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 131 Rivervale St have recently resold for a median of about S$535k (S$539 psf), from 104 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 131 Rivervale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 131 Rivervale St has about 72 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 131 Rivervale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 131 Rivervale St is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$535k. 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 131 Rivervale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$535k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,265/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,009/mo after a S$134k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 131 Rivervale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 131 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 300 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 131 Rivervale St?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Compassvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 131 Rivervale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.