Block 186B Rivervale Dr
186B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542186
Block 186B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 81 dwelling units. Across 48 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$431 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 186B Rivervale Dr?
Block 186B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 81 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 81
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$510k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 186B Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$510k (S$431 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$250,000recent | 90 sqm | S$258 psf |
| 5-Room | 36 | S$490,000recent | 110 sqm | S$414 psf |
Live now: 5 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$600k) and 2 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 Dec 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 186B Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 186B Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.9% (from 14 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
14 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$2,500/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 Aug 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 186B Rivervale Dr?
Block 186B Rivervale Dr has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$545,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$592,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$362,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$392,888 |
What flat types are in Block 186B Rivervale Dr?
Block 186B Rivervale Dr has 81 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 186B Rivervale Dr?
Block 186B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 186B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block located along Rivervale Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 81 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 186B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542186. 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 154m away, around 2 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 186B Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 186B Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 154 m away (~2 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT154 m · ~2 min
- Bakau LRT535 m · ~8 min
- Meridian LRT589 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority135 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km369 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority388 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority692 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km741 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority746 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km820 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority848 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 186B Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 186B Rivervale Dr (~S$510k) needs about S$4,066/mo in income and S$1,915/mo in repayments, after S$9,900 stamp duty and a S$128k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$510k) — 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$9,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$128k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,915/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,066/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 186B Rivervale Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 186B Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 186B Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 186B Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$510k (S$431 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 186B Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$250k; 5-Room ≈ S$490k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 186B Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 186B Rivervale Dr 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 186B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 186B Rivervale Dr is about 5.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$510k. 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 186B Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$510k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,066/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,915/mo after a S$128k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 186B Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 186B Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 154 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 186B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 186B Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.