Block 163B Rivervale Cres
163B Rivervale Cres, Singapore 542163
Block 163B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2015, with 68 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$659k (S$544 psf, 113 sqm). The lease has approximately 91 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
Block 163B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2015, with 68 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2015
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 68
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$659k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 91 years
What are resale prices at Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$659k (S$544 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$475,000recent | 93 sqm | S$475 psf |
| 5-Room | 12 | S$645,000recent | 113 sqm | S$530 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 163B Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 163B Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,600/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,600/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
Block 163B Rivervale Cres has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$682,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$755,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$593,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$658,888 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$526,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 113 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$662,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 113 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 113 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 113 sqm | S$628,888 |
What flat types are in Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
Block 163B Rivervale Cres has 68 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
Block 163B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 163B 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 68 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 163B Rivervale Cres, Singapore 542163. 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 384m away, around 6 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 163B Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 163B Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT384 m · ~6 min
- Rumbia LRT390 m · ~6 min
- Coral Edge LRT682 m · ~11 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 priority603 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority650 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority653 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km744 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority908 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km928 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority988 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 163B Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 163B Rivervale Cres (~S$659k) needs about S$5,252/mo in income and S$2,474/mo in repayments, after S$14,367 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$659k) — 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$14,367
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,474/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,252/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 163B Rivervale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 163B Rivervale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 163B Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 163B Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$659k (S$544 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 163B Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$475k; 5-Room ≈ S$645k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 163B Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 163B 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 163B Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 163B Rivervale Cres is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,600/mo against a resale price of about S$659k. 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 163B Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$659k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,252/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,474/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 163B Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 163B Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 384 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 163B Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 163B Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.