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. Across 76 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$498 psf, 111 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 197 Rivervale Dr get?
Flats at Block 197 Rivervale Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 14 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$2,700/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 197 Rivervale Dr?
Block 197 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 197 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block located along Rivervale Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 17 storeys. It has an estimated 124 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 197 Rivervale Dr, Singapore 540197. 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 Rumbia LRT, approximately 296m 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 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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 197 Rivervale Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 197 Rivervale Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 197 Rivervale Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$498 psf), from 76 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 197 Rivervale Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$409k; 5-Room ≈ S$556k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 197 Rivervale Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 197 Rivervale Dr has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 197 Rivervale Dr is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 197 Rivervale Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.