Block 159A Rivervale Cres
159A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541159
Block 159A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (91 sqm), from 66 resales on record. The lease has approximately 77 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 159A Rivervale Cres?
Block 159A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2001, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2001
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 77 years
What are resale prices at Block 159A Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$540 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$523,000recent | 91 sqm | S$536 psf |
| 5-Room | 11 | S$433,800recent | 111 sqm | S$363 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 159A Rivervale Cres?
Block 159A Rivervale Cres has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 96 sqm | S$588,888 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 111 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 90 sqm | S$523,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$475,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$511,888 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$488,000 |
What flat types are in Block 159A Rivervale Cres?
Block 159A Rivervale Cres has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 159A Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 159A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 209 m away (~3 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT209 m · ~3 min
- Rumbia LRT427 m · ~7 min
- Kangkar LRT711 m · ~11 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 priority463 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority688 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km689 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority765 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority856 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 159A Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 159A Rivervale Cres (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 159A Rivervale Cres
What is the resale price at Block 159A Rivervale Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 159A Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$525k (91 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 159A Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$523k; 5-Room ≈ S$434k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 159A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 159A 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 159A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 159A Rivervale Cres has 96 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 159A Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 159A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 209 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 159A Rivervale Cres?⌄
North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 159A Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 159A Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 159A 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.
