Block 189A Rivervale Dr
189A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541189
Block 189A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 94 dwelling units. Across 57 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$669k (S$474 psf, 131 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Block 189A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 94 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 94
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$669k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$669k (S$474 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 57 | S$669,000recent | 131 sqm | S$474 psf |
Live now: 11 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$880k) and 4 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 Mar 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 189A Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 189A Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Block 189A Rivervale Dr has 57 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$775,000 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$775,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$739,888 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$720,000 |
| May 2023 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$669,000 |
| Oct 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$625,000 |
| May 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Nov 2020 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Oct 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$490,000 |
What flat types are in Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Block 189A Rivervale Dr has 94 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Block 189A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 189A 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 94 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 189A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541189. 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 Compassvale LRT, approximately 410m away, around 6 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 189A Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 189A Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk). 13 schools are within 1 km, including 8 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT410 m · ~6 min
- Cove LRT467 m · ~7 min
- Rumbia LRT504 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 priority247 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km458 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km469 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority519 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km579 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority659 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority701 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 189A Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 189A Rivervale Dr (~S$669k) needs about S$5,333/mo in income and S$2,512/mo in repayments, after S$14,670 stamp duty and a S$167k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$669k) — 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$14,670
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$167k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,512/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,333/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 189A Rivervale Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 189A Rivervale Dr
How much does a Executive flat at Block 189A Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 189A Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$669k (S$474 psf), from 57 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 189A Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 189A Rivervale Dr has about 74 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 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 189A Rivervale Dr is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$669k. 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 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$669k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,333/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,512/mo after a S$167k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 189A Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Edgefield Primary School, Compassvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 189A Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.