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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$669k (131 sqm), from 57 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 189A Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Executive flats at Block 189A Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$669k (131 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189A 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 189A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189A Rivervale Dr has 94 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 189A Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 189A 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.
