Block 185A Rivervale Cres
185A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541185
Block 185A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 70 dwelling units. Across 50 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$472 psf, 109 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
Block 185A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 70 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 70
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$472 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$408,000recent | 91 sqm | S$417 psf |
| 5-Room | 29 | S$540,000recent | 109 sqm | S$456 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$599k) and 3 for rent — 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 185A Rivervale Cres get?
Flats at Block 185A Rivervale Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 6 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 7 | S$3,500/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
Block 185A Rivervale Cres has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$525,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 109 sqm | S$610,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 109 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$462,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 109 sqm | S$535,000 |
What flat types are in Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
Block 185A Rivervale Cres has 70 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
Block 185A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 185A Rivervale Cres is an HDB block located along Rivervale Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 70 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 185A Rivervale Cres, Singapore 541185. 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 242m away, around 4 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 185A Rivervale Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 185A Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 242 m away (~4 min walk). 12 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT242 m · ~4 min
- Meridian LRT448 m · ~7 min
- Coral Edge LRT611 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 priority218 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority284 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km546 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km651 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority678 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority757 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority821 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km867 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 185A Rivervale Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 185A Rivervale Cres (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 185A Rivervale Cres land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 185A Rivervale Cres
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 185A Rivervale Cres cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 185A Rivervale Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$472 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 185A Rivervale Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$408k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 185A Rivervale Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 185A Rivervale Cres has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 185A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 185A Rivervale Cres is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 185A Rivervale Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 185A Rivervale Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 185A Rivervale Cres is Rumbia LRT, about 242 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 185A Rivervale Cres?⌄
Mee Toh School, Rivervale Primary School, Greendale Primary School, Edgefield Primary School are within 1 km of Block 185A Rivervale Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.