Block 138 Rivervale St
138 Rivervale St, Singapore 540138
Block 138 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 63 dwelling units. Across 45 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$655k (S$435 psf, 141 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 138 Rivervale St?
Block 138 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1997, with 63 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 63
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$655k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 138 Rivervale St?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$655k (S$435 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 45 | S$655,000recent | 141 sqm | S$435 psf |
“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 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 138 Rivervale St get?
Flats at Block 138 Rivervale St have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 9 | S$2,500/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 138 Rivervale St?
Block 138 Rivervale St has 45 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$880,000 in Dec 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$880,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 142 sqm | S$838,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 141 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 141 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 141 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 140 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 140 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Oct 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 141 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2020 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 141 sqm | S$618,000 |
What flat types are in Block 138 Rivervale St?
Block 138 Rivervale St has 63 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 138 Rivervale St?
Block 138 Rivervale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 138 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 63 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 138 Rivervale St, Singapore 540138. 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 114m 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 138 Rivervale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 138 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 114 m away (~2 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT114 m · ~2 min
- Rumbia LRT348 m · ~5 min
- Kangkar LRT585 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 priority236 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km421 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority530 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority548 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km732 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority798 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km989 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority995 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 138 Rivervale St?
Buying a flat at Block 138 Rivervale St (~S$655k) needs about S$5,221/mo in income and S$2,459/mo in repayments, after S$14,250 stamp duty and a S$164k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$655k) — 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$14,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$164k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,459/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,221/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 138 Rivervale St
How much does a Executive flat at Block 138 Rivervale St cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 138 Rivervale St have recently resold for a median of about S$655k (S$435 psf), from 45 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 138 Rivervale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 138 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 138 Rivervale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 138 Rivervale St is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$655k. 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 138 Rivervale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$655k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,221/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,459/mo after a S$164k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 138 Rivervale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 138 Rivervale St is Bakau LRT, about 114 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 138 Rivervale St?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Mee Toh School are within 1 km of Block 138 Rivervale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.