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. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (115 sqm), from 92 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 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
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$469 psf), from 92 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 | 55 | S$540,000recent | 115 sqm | S$436 psf |
“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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has 92 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$565,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$462,000 |
What flat types are in Block 188B Rivervale Dr?
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has 144 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 188B Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 188B Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$565k (115 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 188B Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$450k; 5-Room ≈ S$540k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has approximately 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 188B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 188B Rivervale Dr has 144 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
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.
Is Block 188B Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 188B Rivervale Dr sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈74 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
