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Block 157C Rivervale Cres

157C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543157

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

Block 157C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 102 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (109 sqm), from 74 resales on record. The lease has approximately 76 years remaining.

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

Key Takeaway

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
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$560k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 76 years
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What are resale prices at Block 157C Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$526 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room21S$370,000recent94 sqmS$366 psf
5-Room53S$600,000recent110 sqmS$507 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 May 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 157C Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 157C Rivervale Cres has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$625,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20265-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$625,000
Jul 20255-Room13 TO 15109 sqmS$660,000
May 20255-Room04 TO 06112 sqmS$635,000
Feb 20254-Room01 TO 0391 sqmS$520,000
Aug 20244-Room13 TO 1594 sqmS$535,000
Aug 20245-Room04 TO 06110 sqmS$615,000
Jul 20245-Room07 TO 09110 sqmS$623,000
Apr 20245-Room13 TO 15110 sqmS$640,000
Dec 20235-Room04 TO 06109 sqmS$540,000
Nov 20235-Room04 TO 06109 sqmS$560,000
Aug 20234-Room16 TO 1891 sqmS$512,000
Jul 20235-Room01 TO 03110 sqmS$520,000
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What flat types are in Block 157C Rivervale Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 157C 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 157C Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Rivervale Mall · 612 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 612 mPark: St Anne'S Wood Pg · 619 m

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

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

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 157C Rivervale Cres (~S$560k) needs about S$4,464/mo in income and S$2,103/mo in repayments, after S$11,400 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$560k) — 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$11,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$140k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,103/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,464/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 157C Rivervale Cres

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

5-Room flats at Block 157C Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$560k (109 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

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

4-Room ≈ S$370k; 5-Room ≈ S$600k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

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

Block 157C Rivervale Cres has approximately 76 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 157C Rivervale Cres?

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

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.

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

Block 157C Rivervale Cres sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈76 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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