Block 137 Rivervale St
137 Rivervale St, Singapore 540137
Block 137 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 80 dwelling units. Across 56 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$708k (S$465 psf, 141 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 137 Rivervale St?
Block 137 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$708k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 137 Rivervale St?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$708k (S$465 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 56 | S$708,000recent | 141 sqm | S$465 psf |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$799k) and 6 for rent (median S$3,500/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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 137 Rivervale St get?
Flats at Block 137 Rivervale St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 24 | S$3,300/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 137 Rivervale St?
Block 137 Rivervale St has 56 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$848,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 140 sqm | S$848,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 142 sqm | S$865,000 |
| Jan 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 142 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Oct 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 140 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Sept 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 141 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 142 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 141 sqm | S$710,000 |
| May 2021 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 140 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Mar 2021 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 140 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 142 sqm | S$575,000 |
What flat types are in Block 137 Rivervale St?
Block 137 Rivervale St has 80 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 137 Rivervale St?
Block 137 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 137 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 80 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 137 Rivervale St, Singapore 540137. 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 140m away, around 2 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 137 Rivervale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 137 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 140 m away (~2 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT140 m · ~2 min
- Rumbia LRT293 m · ~5 min
- Kangkar LRT641 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 priority290 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km394 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority480 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority563 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority743 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km770 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km958 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority980 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 137 Rivervale St?
Buying a flat at Block 137 Rivervale St (~S$708k) needs about S$5,644/mo in income and S$2,658/mo in repayments, after S$15,840 stamp duty and a S$177k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$708k) — 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$15,840
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$177k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,658/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,644/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 137 Rivervale St
How much does a Executive flat at Block 137 Rivervale St cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 137 Rivervale St have recently resold for a median of about S$708k (S$465 psf), from 56 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 137 Rivervale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 137 Rivervale St has about 72 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 137 Rivervale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 137 Rivervale St is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$708k. 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 137 Rivervale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$708k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,644/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,658/mo after a S$177k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 137 Rivervale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 137 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 140 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 137 Rivervale St?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Mee Toh School are within 1 km of Block 137 Rivervale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.