Block 153 Rivervale Cres
153 Rivervale Cres, Singapore 540153
Block 153 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2005, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (90 sqm), from 46 resales on record. The lease has approximately 79 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 153 Rivervale Cres?
Block 153 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2005, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2005
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 79 years
What are resale prices at Block 153 Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$541 psf), from 46 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 46 | S$525,000recent | 90 sqm | S$541 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 153 Rivervale Cres?
Block 153 Rivervale Cres has 46 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$588,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$554,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$541,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$525,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$452,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$399,800 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$406,800 |
What flat types are in Block 153 Rivervale Cres?
Block 153 Rivervale Cres has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 153 Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 153 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 71 m away (~1 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT71 m · ~1 min
- Bakau LRT397 m · ~6 min
- Meridian LRT670 m · ~11 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 priority321 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority424 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km462 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority610 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority788 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km842 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority854 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km920 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 153 Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 153 Rivervale Cres (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 153 Rivervale Cres
What is the resale price at Block 153 Rivervale Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 153 Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$525k (90 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 153 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 153 Rivervale Cres has approximately 79 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2005). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 153 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 153 Rivervale Cres has 96 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 153 Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 153 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 71 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 153 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 153 Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 153 Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 153 Rivervale Cres sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈79 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
