Block 191B Rivervale Dr
191B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542191
Block 191B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 86 dwelling units. Across 36 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$474k (S$391 psf, 115 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 191B Rivervale Dr?
Block 191B 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$474k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 191B Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$474k (S$391 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$240,000recent | 96 sqm | S$232 psf |
| 5-Room | 24 | S$474,000recent | 115 sqm | S$383 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent — search all listings.
“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 Aug 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 191B Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 191B Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 13 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
13 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 7 | S$2,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 6 | S$2,800/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 191B Rivervale Dr?
Block 191B Rivervale Dr has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$665,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$654,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 115 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$513,888 |
| Dec 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 96 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Mar 2015 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Mar 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 05 | 95 sqm | S$414,000 |
| Oct 2011 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$474,000 |
What flat types are in Block 191B Rivervale Dr?
Block 191B 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 191B Rivervale Dr?
Block 191B Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 191B 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 191B Rivervale Dr, Singapore 542191. 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 379m 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 191B Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 191B Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 379 m away (~6 min walk). 12 schools are within 1 km, including 8 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT379 m · ~6 min
- Rumbia LRT420 m · ~7 min
- Cove LRT566 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 priority154 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km358 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km481 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority521 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km677 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority677 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
- Edgefield Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 191B Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 191B Rivervale Dr (~S$474k) needs about S$3,779/mo in income and S$1,780/mo in repayments, after S$8,820 stamp duty and a S$119k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$474k) — 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$8,820
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$119k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,780/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,779/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 191B Rivervale Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 191B Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 191B Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 191B Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$474k (S$391 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 191B Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$240k; 5-Room ≈ S$474k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 191B Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 191B 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 191B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 191B Rivervale Dr is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$474k. 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 191B Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$474k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,779/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,780/mo after a S$119k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 191B Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 191B Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 379 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 191B Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Mee Toh School, Compassvale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 191B Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.