Block 188B Rivervale Dr
188B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542188
Block 188B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 144 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$485 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 144 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 144
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$485 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 37 | S$450,000recent | 96 sqm | S$435 psf |
| 5-Room | 56 | S$565,000recent | 115 sqm | S$456 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 188B Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 188B Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 19 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
19 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$1,850/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$627,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$627,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 95 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has 144 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 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 188B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block located along Rivervale Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 144 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 188B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542188. 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 346m away, around 5 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 188B Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 188B Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 346 m away (~5 min walk). 12 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT346 m · ~5 min
- Meridian LRT469 m · ~7 min
- Cove LRT530 m · ~8 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 priority161 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority348 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km455 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km649 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority672 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
- Greendale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km744 m
- Greendale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority794 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 188B Rivervale Dr (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$565k) — 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$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 188B Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 188B Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 188B Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$565k (S$485 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 188B Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$450k; 5-Room ≈ S$565k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 188B Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has about 73 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 188B Rivervale Dr is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$565k. 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 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$565k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,504/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,121/mo after a S$141k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 188B Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 346 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Edgefield Primary School, Greendale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 188B Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.