PropKaki
HDBOCRSengkang

Block 157A Rivervale Cres

157A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541157

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 157A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 102 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$579k (109 sqm), from 88 resales on record. The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.

1

What are the key facts about Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 157A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 102 dwelling units.

Town
Sengkang
Planning area
Sengkang
Completed
2001
Storeys
18
Total units
102
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$579k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 77 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$579k (S$511 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room23S$400,000recent90 sqmS$413 psf
5-Room65S$570,000recent110 sqmS$486 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 Mar 2026.

3

What has recently sold at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 157A Rivervale Cres has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$563,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20265-Room01 TO 03111 sqmS$563,000
Feb 20264-Room07 TO 0990 sqmS$565,000
Feb 20264-Room16 TO 1894 sqmS$579,000
Sept 20255-Room13 TO 15111 sqmS$665,000
Aug 20255-Room04 TO 06109 sqmS$625,000
May 20255-Room04 TO 06109 sqmS$600,000
Dec 20245-Room16 TO 18109 sqmS$710,000
Sept 20245-Room07 TO 09112 sqmS$630,000
Oct 20235-Room04 TO 06112 sqmS$555,000
Oct 20235-Room10 TO 12109 sqmS$570,000
Oct 20234-Room07 TO 0994 sqmS$465,000
Dec 20225-Room13 TO 15112 sqmS$592,000
4

What flat types are in Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 157A Rivervale Cres has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 684-Room: 34
5

How far is Block 157A Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 331 m away (~5 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority584 m
  • Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority750 m
  • Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority752 m
  • Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km789 m
  • Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority976 m
  • Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Rivervale Mall · 651 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 651 mPark: St Anne'S Wood Pg · 667 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 157A Rivervale Cres (~S$579k) needs about S$4,616/mo in income and S$2,174/mo in repayments, after S$11,970 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$579k) — 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$11,970

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$145k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,174/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,616/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.

7

Frequently asked questions about Block 157A Rivervale Cres

What is the resale price at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

5-Room flats at Block 157A Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$579k (109 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 157A Rivervale Cres by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$570k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Block 157A Rivervale Cres has approximately 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

Block 157A Rivervale Cres has 102 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 331 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157A Rivervale Cres?

North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 157A Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 157A Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 157A Rivervale Cres sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈77 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

Chat on WhatsApp
Try Now on WhatsApp