Block 162C Rivervale Cres
162C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543162
Block 162C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2015, with 102 dwelling units. Across 27 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (S$579 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 162C Rivervale Cres?
Block 162C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2015, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$645k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at Block 162C Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$645k (S$579 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 11 | S$550,000recent | 93 sqm | S$549 psf |
| 5-Room | 16 | S$620,888recent | 113 sqm | S$510 psf |
Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$725k) and 4 for rent (median S$900/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 162C Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 162C Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,700/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$44,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 7 | S$3,750/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 Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 162C Rivervale Cres?
Block 162C Rivervale Cres has 27 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$618,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$730,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$703,888 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 113 sqm | S$656,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$645,000 |
What flat types are in Block 162C Rivervale Cres?
Block 162C Rivervale Cres has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 162C Rivervale Cres?
Block 162C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 162C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block located along Rivervale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2015, 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 162C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543162. 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 Rumbia LRT, approximately 322m 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 162C Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 162C Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 322 m away (~5 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT322 m · ~5 min
- Bakau LRT409 m · ~6 min
- Coral Edge LRT627 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority510 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority576 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority674 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km696 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km850 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority971 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary 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 162C Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 162C Rivervale Cres (~S$645k) needs about S$5,142/mo in income and S$2,422/mo in repayments, after S$13,950 stamp duty and a S$161k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$645k) — 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$13,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$161k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,422/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,142/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 162C Rivervale Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 162C Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 162C Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$645k (S$579 psf), from 27 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 162C Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$550k; 5-Room ≈ S$621k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 162C Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 162C Rivervale Cres has about 91 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2015). 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 162C Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 162C Rivervale Cres is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,700/mo against a resale price of about S$645k. 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 162C Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$645k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,142/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,422/mo after a S$161k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 162C Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 162C Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 322 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 162C Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, Rivervale Primary School, North Spring Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 162C Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.