Block 156 Rivervale Cres
156 Rivervale Cres, Singapore 540156
Block 156 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2005, with 146 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (90 sqm), from 62 resales on record. The lease has approximately 79 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 156 Rivervale Cres?
Block 156 Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2005, with 146 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2005
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 146
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$550k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 79 years
What are resale prices at Block 156 Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$550k (S$568 psf), from 62 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 62 | S$550,000recent | 90 sqm | S$568 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 156 Rivervale Cres?
Block 156 Rivervale Cres has 62 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$550,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$566,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$500,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 156 Rivervale Cres?
Block 156 Rivervale Cres has 146 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 156 Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 156 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 167 m away (~3 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT167 m · ~3 min
- Bakau LRT412 m · ~6 min
- Coral Edge LRT652 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 priority409 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority411 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km556 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority651 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km806 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority809 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority870 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority1000 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 156 Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 156 Rivervale Cres (~S$550k) needs about S$4,384/mo in income and S$2,065/mo in repayments, after S$11,100 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$550k) — 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$11,100
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,065/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,384/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 156 Rivervale Cres
What is the resale price at Block 156 Rivervale Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 156 Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$550k (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 156 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 156 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 156 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 156 Rivervale Cres has 146 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 156 Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 156 Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 167 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 156 Rivervale Cres?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 156 Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 156 Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 156 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.
