Block 178B Rivervale Cres
178B Rivervale Cres, Singapore 542178
Block 178B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 170 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$614 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
Block 178B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 170 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2013
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 170
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$615k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$615k (S$614 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 72 | S$615,000recent | 93 sqm | S$614 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$608k) and 10 for rent (median S$800/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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 178B Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 178B Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 14 | S$3,200/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
Block 178B Rivervale Cres has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$582,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$582,888 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$620,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$642,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$669,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$604,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$580,000 |
What flat types are in Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
Block 178B Rivervale Cres has 170 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
Block 178B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 178B Rivervale Cres is an HDB block located along Rivervale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 2013, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 170 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 178B Rivervale Cres, Singapore 542178. 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 517m away, around 8 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 178B Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178B Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 517 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bakau LRT517 m · ~8 min
- Rumbia LRT556 m · ~9 min
- Coral Edge LRT660 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 priority694 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority777 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority814 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km914 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority919 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km954 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 178B Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 178B Rivervale Cres (~S$615k) needs about S$4,903/mo in income and S$2,309/mo in repayments, after S$13,050 stamp duty and a S$154k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$615k) — 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$13,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$154k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,309/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,903/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 178B Rivervale Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 178B Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 178B Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$615k (S$614 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 178B Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 178B Rivervale Cres has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2013). 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 178B Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 178B Rivervale Cres is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$615k. 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 178B Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$615k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,903/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,309/mo after a S$154k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 178B Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178B Rivervale Cres is Bakau LRT, about 517 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178B Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 178B Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.