Block 197 Rivervale Dr
197 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540197
Block 197 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 124 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (111 sqm), from 76 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 197 Rivervale Dr?
Block 197 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 124 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 17
- Total units
- 124
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 197 Rivervale Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$498 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 26 | S$408,888recent | 91 sqm | S$422 psf |
| 5-Room | 50 | S$555,888recent | 111 sqm | S$465 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 197 Rivervale Dr?
Block 197 Rivervale Dr has 76 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$658,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$590,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 sqm | S$555,888 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 sqm | S$542,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 sqm | S$553,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 sqm | S$460,000 |
What flat types are in Block 197 Rivervale Dr?
Block 197 Rivervale Dr has 124 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 197 Rivervale Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 197 Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 296 m away (~5 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Rumbia LRT296 m · ~5 min
- Compassvale LRT401 m · ~6 min
- Bakau LRT553 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 priority142 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km155 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority546 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km570 m
- Mee Toh SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority602 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority618 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority671 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km884 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 197 Rivervale Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 197 Rivervale Dr (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 197 Rivervale Dr
What is the resale price at Block 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 197 Rivervale Dr have recently resold around S$580k (111 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 197 Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$409k; 5-Room ≈ S$556k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 197 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 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Block 197 Rivervale Dr has 124 dwelling units across up to 17 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 197 Rivervale Dr is Rumbia LRT, about 296 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Mee Toh School, North Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 197 Rivervale Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 197 Rivervale Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 197 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.
