Block 157C Rivervale Cres
157C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543157
Block 157C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 102 dwelling units. Across 76 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$528 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 157C Rivervale Cres?
Block 157C 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$615k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 76 years
What are resale prices at Block 157C Rivervale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$528 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$370,000recent | 94 sqm | S$366 psf |
| 5-Room | 54 | S$615,000recent | 110 sqm | S$519 psf |
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“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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 157C Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 157C Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,100/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 157C Rivervale Cres?
Block 157C Rivervale Cres has 76 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 112 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$598,000 |
| May 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 109 sqm | S$660,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 94 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$560,000 |
What flat types are in Block 157C Rivervale Cres?
Block 157C 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 157C Rivervale Cres?
Block 157C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 157C 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 157C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543157. 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 258m away, around 4 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 157C Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 157C Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 259 m away (~4 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT259 m · ~4 min
- Rumbia LRT456 m · ~7 min
- Kangkar LRT744 m · ~12 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 priority509 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority720 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km735 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority769 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority906 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Greendale 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 157C Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 157C Rivervale Cres (~S$615k) needs about S$4,903/mo in income and S$2,309/mo in repayments, after S$13,050 stamp duty and a S$154k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$615k) — 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$13,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$154k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,309/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,903/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 157C Rivervale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 157C Rivervale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 157C Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 157C Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$615k (S$528 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 157C Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$370k; 5-Room ≈ S$615k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 157C Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 157C Rivervale Cres has about 76 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 157C Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 157C Rivervale Cres is about 6.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$615k. 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 157C Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$615k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,903/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,309/mo after a S$154k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 157C Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 157C Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 259 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 157C Rivervale Cres?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 157C Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.