Block 178D Rivervale Cres
178D Rivervale Cres, Singapore 544178
Block 178D Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 117 dwelling units. Across 58 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$578k (S$577 psf, 93 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 178D Rivervale Cres?
Block 178D Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2013, with 117 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2013
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 117
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$578k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 178D Rivervale Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$578k (S$577 psf), from 58 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 58 | S$578,000recent | 93 sqm | S$577 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 178D Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 178D Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,000/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 178D Rivervale Cres?
Block 178D Rivervale Cres has 58 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$655,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$638,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 93 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 93 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 178D Rivervale Cres?
Block 178D Rivervale Cres has 117 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 178D Rivervale Cres?
Block 178D Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 178D 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 117 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 178D Rivervale Cres, Singapore 544178. 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 Coral Edge LRT, approximately 580m away, around 9 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, and St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 178D Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 178D Rivervale Cres is Coral Edge LRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Coral Edge LRT580 m · ~9 min
- Rumbia LRT593 m · ~9 min
- Bakau LRT601 m · ~9 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 priority664 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority840 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority847 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority864 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km887 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km966 m
- Horizon Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Seng Kang 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 178D Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 178D Rivervale Cres (~S$578k) needs about S$4,608/mo in income and S$2,170/mo in repayments, after S$11,940 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$578k) — 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$11,940
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,170/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,608/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 178D Rivervale Cres
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 178D Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 178D Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$578k (S$577 psf), from 58 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 178D Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 178D 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 178D Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 178D Rivervale Cres is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$578k. 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 178D Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$578k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,608/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,170/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 178D Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 178D Rivervale Cres is Coral Edge LRT, about 580 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 178D Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, Rivervale Primary School, Greendale Primary School, North Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 178D Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.