Block 144 Rivervale Dr
144 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540144
Block 144 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 131 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$477 psf, 116 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 144 Rivervale Dr?
Block 144 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$605k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 144 Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$605k (S$477 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$378,000recent | 100 sqm | S$351 psf |
| 5-Room | 49 | S$595,000recent | 116 sqm | S$461 psf |
Live now: 7 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$698k) 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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 144 Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 144 Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,100/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,600/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 144 Rivervale Dr?
Block 144 Rivervale Dr has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$657,888 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$657,888 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$656,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$388,000 |
What flat types are in Block 144 Rivervale Dr?
Block 144 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 144 Rivervale Dr?
Block 144 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 144 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 and 5-room units.
The address is Block 144 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540144. 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 143m 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 144 Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 144 Rivervale Dr is Bakau LRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT143 m · ~2 min
- Rumbia LRT256 m · ~4 min
- Kangkar LRT711 m · ~11 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 priority383 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km481 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority496 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority674 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority686 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km888 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Compassvale 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 144 Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 144 Rivervale Dr (~S$605k) needs about S$4,823/mo in income and S$2,272/mo in repayments, after S$12,750 stamp duty and a S$151k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$605k) — 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$12,750
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$151k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,272/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,823/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 144 Rivervale Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 144 Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 144 Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 144 Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$605k (S$477 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 144 Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$378k; 5-Room ≈ S$595k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 144 Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 144 Rivervale Dr has about 74 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 144 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 144 Rivervale Dr is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$605k. 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 144 Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$605k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,823/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,272/mo after a S$151k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 144 Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 144 Rivervale Dr is Bakau LRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 144 Rivervale Dr?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 144 Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.