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. Across 77 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$620k (S$497 psf, 116 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- 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 rent and yield does Block 149 Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 149 Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 22 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
22 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 15 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$3,200/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 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 of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 149 Rivervale Cres?
Block 149 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 149 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block located along Rivervale Cres. 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 149 Rivervale Cres, Singapore 540149. 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 Rumbia LRT, approximately 64m away, around 1 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 149 Rivervale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 149 Rivervale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 149 Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 149 Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$620k (S$497 psf), from 77 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 149 Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$385k; 5-Room ≈ S$618k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 149 Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 149 Rivervale Cres has about 73 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 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 149 Rivervale Cres is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$620k. 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 149 Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$620k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,942/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,328/mo after a S$155k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.