Block 189C Rivervale Dr
189C Rivervale Dr, Singapore 543189
Block 189C Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 94 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$690k (131 sqm), from 50 resales on record. The lease has approximately 75 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 189C Rivervale Dr?
Block 189C 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$690k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 75 years
What are resale prices at Block 189C Rivervale Dr?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$489 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 50 | S$690,000recent | 131 sqm | S$489 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 Feb 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 189C Rivervale Dr?
Block 189C Rivervale Dr has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Feb 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 131 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 131 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$715,888 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Dec 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$655,888 |
| Mar 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Dec 2020 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 131 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2019 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 131 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 189C Rivervale Dr?
Block 189C Rivervale Dr has 94 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 189C Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 189C Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 338 m away (~5 min walk). 12 schools are within 1 km, including 7 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT338 m · ~5 min
- Cove LRT517 m · ~8 min
- Rumbia LRT523 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 priority256 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km403 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km419 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km583 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority584 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority630 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority719 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority771 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 189C Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 189C Rivervale Dr (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 189C Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 189C Rivervale Dr?⌄
Executive flats at Block 189C Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$690k (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 189C Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189C Rivervale Dr has approximately 75 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 189C Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 189C Rivervale Dr has 94 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly executive flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 189C Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 189C Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 338 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 189C Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Compassvale Primary School, Edgefield Primary School are within 1 km of Block 189C Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 189C Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 189C Rivervale Dr sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈75 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
