Block 189B Rivervale Dr
189B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542189
Block 189B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 88 dwelling units. Across 52 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$758k (S$538 psf, 131 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 189B Rivervale Dr?
Block 189B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 88
- Flat model
- Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$758k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 189B Rivervale Dr?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$758k (S$538 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 52 | S$758,000recent | 131 sqm | S$538 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 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 189B Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 189B Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 17 | 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 189B Rivervale Dr?
Block 189B Rivervale Dr has 52 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$795,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$780,888 |
| Sept 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Oct 2023 | Executive | 16 TO 18 | 131 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Jul 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$655,000 |
| May 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$660,000 |
What flat types are in Block 189B Rivervale Dr?
Block 189B Rivervale Dr has 88 units, mostly Executive flats of the Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 189B Rivervale Dr?
Block 189B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 189B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block located along Rivervale Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 88 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 189B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542189. 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 378m 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 189B Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 189B Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 378 m away (~6 min walk). 13 schools are within 1 km, including 8 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT378 m · ~6 min
- Cove LRT466 m · ~7 min
- Rumbia LRT547 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 priority285 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km422 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km468 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km544 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority567 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority664 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority669 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority822 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 189B Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 189B Rivervale Dr (~S$758k) needs about S$6,043/mo in income and S$2,846/mo in repayments, after S$17,340 stamp duty and a S$190k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$758k) — 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$17,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$190k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,846/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,043/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 189B Rivervale Dr
How much does a Executive flat at Block 189B Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 189B Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$758k (S$538 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 189B Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 189B 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 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 189B Rivervale Dr is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$758k. 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 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$758k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,043/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,846/mo after a S$190k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 189B Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 378 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Compassvale Primary School, Edgefield Primary School are within 1 km of Block 189B Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.