Block 157A Rivervale Cres
157A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541157
Block 157A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 102 dwelling units. Across 88 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$579k (S$511 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157A Rivervale Cres?
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
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$579k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$579k (S$511 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$400,000recent | 90 sqm | S$413 psf |
| 5-Room | 65 | S$570,000recent | 110 sqm | S$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.
What rent and yield does Block 157A Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 157A Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,200/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,700/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 157A Rivervale Cres?
Block 157A Rivervale Cres has 88 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$563,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$563,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$579,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 111 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$625,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 109 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 94 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 112 sqm | S$592,000 |
What flat types are in Block 157A Rivervale Cres?
Block 157A Rivervale Cres has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 157A Rivervale Cres?
Block 157A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 157A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block located along Rivervale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2001, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 102 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 157A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541157. 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 Bakau LRT, approximately 331m away, around 5 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 157A Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
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
- Bakau LRT331 m · ~5 min
- Rumbia LRT484 m · ~8 min
- Kangkar LRT811 m · ~13 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 157A Rivervale Cres?
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 157A Rivervale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 157A Rivervale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 157A Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 157A Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$579k (S$511 psf), from 88 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 157A Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$570k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 157A Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 157A Rivervale Cres has about 77 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2001). 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 157A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 157A Rivervale Cres is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$579k. 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 157A Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$579k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,616/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,174/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.