Block 178A Rivervale Cres
178A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541178
Block 178A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 136 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$595k (93 sqm), from 64 resales on record. The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 178A Rivervale Cres?
Block 178A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2013
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 136
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$595k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 178A Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$595k (S$594 psf), from 64 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 64 | S$595,000recent | 93 sqm | S$594 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 178A Rivervale Cres?
Block 178A Rivervale Cres has 64 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$645,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$598,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$582,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$570,888 |
What flat types are in Block 178A Rivervale Cres?
Block 178A Rivervale Cres has 136 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 178A Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 483 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT483 m · ~8 min
- Rumbia LRT494 m · ~8 min
- Coral Edge LRT638 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 priority639 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority748 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority751 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km857 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority887 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km917 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary 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 178A Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 178A Rivervale Cres (~S$595k) needs about S$4,743/mo in income and S$2,234/mo in repayments, after S$12,450 stamp duty and a S$149k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$595k) — 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$12,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$149k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,234/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,743/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 178A Rivervale Cres
What is the resale price at Block 178A Rivervale Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 178A Rivervale Cres have recently resold around S$595k (93 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 178A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 178A Rivervale Cres has approximately 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2013). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 178A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Block 178A Rivervale Cres has 136 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 178A Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178A Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 483 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 178A Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 178A Rivervale Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 178A Rivervale Cres sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈88 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
