Block 149 Rivervale Cres
149 Rivervale Cres, Singapore 540149
Block 149 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 131 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (116 sqm), from 77 resales on record. The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
Block 149 Rivervale Cres 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$620k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$497 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$385,000recent | 100 sqm | S$358 psf |
| 5-Room | 56 | S$618,000recent | 116 sqm | S$471 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
Block 149 Rivervale Cres has 77 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$718,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$635,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$552,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$648,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$688,100 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 116 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
Block 149 Rivervale Cres has 131 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 149 Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 149 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 64 m away (~1 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT64 m · ~1 min
- Bakau LRT397 m · ~6 min
- Compassvale LRT636 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority226 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km327 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority557 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority667 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km801 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority903 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km922 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 149 Rivervale Cres (~S$620k) needs about S$4,942/mo in income and S$2,328/mo in repayments, after S$13,200 stamp duty and a S$155k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$620k) — 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$13,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$155k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,328/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,942/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 149 Rivervale Cres
What is the resale price at Block 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 149 Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$620k (116 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 149 Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$618k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 149 Rivervale Cres has approximately 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 149 Rivervale Cres has 131 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 149 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 64 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 149 Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 149 Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 149 Rivervale Cres sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈73 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
