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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$758k (131 sqm), from 52 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 189B Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Executive flats at Block 189B Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$758k (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 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189B 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 189B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189B Rivervale Dr has 88 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 189B Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 189B 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.
