Block 163C Rivervale Cres
163C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543163
Block 163C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2015, with 102 dwelling units. Across 35 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$623 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 90 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 163C Rivervale Cres?
Block 163C 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
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$585k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 90 years
What are resale prices at Block 163C Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$623 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 12 | S$448,888recent | 68 sqm | S$613 psf |
| 4-Room | 23 | S$585,000recent | 93 sqm | S$584 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 163C Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 163C Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 6 | S$2,800/mo |
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,300/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 163C Rivervale Cres?
Block 163C Rivervale Cres has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$480,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$622,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$671,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$623,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$645,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$490,088 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$595,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$453,000 |
What flat types are in Block 163C Rivervale Cres?
Block 163C Rivervale Cres has 102 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 163C Rivervale Cres?
Block 163C Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 163C 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 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 163C Rivervale Cres, Singapore 543163. 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 327m 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 163C Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 163C Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 327 m away (~5 min walk). 7 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT327 m · ~5 min
- Bakau LRT370 m · ~6 min
- Coral Edge LRT671 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 priority553 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority588 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority635 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km688 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority882 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km896 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority948 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 163C Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 163C Rivervale Cres (~S$585k) needs about S$4,663/mo in income and S$2,196/mo in repayments, after S$12,150 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$585k) — 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$12,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$146k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,196/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,663/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 163C Rivervale Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 163C Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 163C Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$585k (S$623 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 163C Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$449k; 4-Room ≈ S$585k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 163C Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 163C Rivervale Cres has about 90 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 163C Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 163C Rivervale Cres is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$585k. 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 163C Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$585k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,663/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,196/mo after a S$146k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 163C Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 163C Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 327 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 163C Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, Rivervale Primary School, North Spring Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 163C Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.