Block 196 Rivervale Dr
196 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540196
Block 196 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 123 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (110 sqm), from 94 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 196 Rivervale Dr?
Block 196 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 123 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 123
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$565k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 196 Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$565k (S$511 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 29 | S$400,000recent | 91 sqm | S$408 psf |
| 5-Room | 65 | S$538,000recent | 111 sqm | S$450 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 196 Rivervale Dr?
Block 196 Rivervale Dr has 94 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$630,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 111 sqm | S$697,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 111 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$498,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$443,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$525,000 |
What flat types are in Block 196 Rivervale Dr?
Block 196 Rivervale Dr has 123 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 196 Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 196 Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 348 m away (~5 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT348 m · ~5 min
- Rumbia LRT349 m · ~6 min
- Bakau LRT595 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km142 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority170 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km519 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority528 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority619 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority637 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority642 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km864 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 196 Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 196 Rivervale Dr (~S$565k) needs about S$4,504/mo in income and S$2,121/mo in repayments, after S$11,550 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$565k) — 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$11,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,121/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,504/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 196 Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 196 Rivervale Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 196 Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$565k (110 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 196 Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$400k; 5-Room ≈ S$538k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 196 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 196 Rivervale Dr has approximately 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 196 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 196 Rivervale Dr has 123 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 196 Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 196 Rivervale Dr is Compassvale LRT, about 348 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 196 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Mee Toh School are within 1 km of Block 196 Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 196 Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 196 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.
