Block 191A Rivervale Dr
191A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541191
Block 191A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 86 dwelling units. Across 43 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$344 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
Block 191A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 86
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$420k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$420k (S$344 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$355,000recent | 96 sqm | S$344 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$445,000recent | 115 sqm | S$359 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 191A Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 191A Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,080/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.8% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,080/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,960
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 12 | S$3,080/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
Block 191A Rivervale Dr has 43 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$655,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 96 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jan 2015 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$445,000 |
What flat types are in Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
Block 191A Rivervale Dr has 86 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
Block 191A Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 191A 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 86 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 191A Rivervale Dr, Singapore 541191. 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 343m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation, and Rivervale Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 191A Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 191A Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 343 m away (~5 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT343 m · ~5 min
- Rumbia LRT375 m · ~6 min
- Bakau LRT674 m · ~11 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 priority125 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km248 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km485 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority576 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority627 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority635 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority743 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km767 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 191A Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 191A Rivervale Dr (~S$420k) needs about S$3,348/mo in income and S$1,577/mo in repayments, after S$7,200 stamp duty and a S$105k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$420k) — 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$7,200
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$105k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,577/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,348/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 191A Rivervale Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 191A Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 191A Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 191A Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$420k (S$344 psf), from 43 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 191A Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$355k; 5-Room ≈ S$445k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 191A Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 191A 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 191A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 191A Rivervale Dr is about 8.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,080/mo against a resale price of about S$420k. 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 191A Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$420k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,348/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,577/mo after a S$105k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 191A Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 191A Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 343 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 191A Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Seng Kang Primary School, Compassvale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 191A Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.