The block
- Completed
- 1999
- Lease
- From 2001, ends 2100. About 73 years left
- Storeys
- 17
- Flats
- 123: 34 4-room, 89 5-room
- Postal code
- Singapore 540196
- Nearest MRT
- Compassvale LRT, about 5 min walk (340 m)
- Town
- Sengkang
Resale prices at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive
| Flat type | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Sengkang median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room | S$498,000 | - | S$572,500 | - | S$640,000 |
| 5-room | - | S$630,000 | S$697,000 | S$631,444 | S$700,000 |
Median price by year of registration.
What is my flat at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive worth?
Pick your flat type and floor for an instant range based on this block's own resales.
A guide only. Condition, facing, corner units and renovation can move the price 5 to 10% either way.
Latest sales
| Month | Type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5-room Improved | 13 to 15 | 111 sqm 1,195 sqft | S$632,888 S$530 psf |
| Mar 2026 | 5-room Improved | 01 to 03 | 110 sqm 1,184 sqft | S$630,000 S$532 psf |
| Oct 2025 | 5-room Improved | 13 to 15 | 111 sqm 1,195 sqft | S$697,000 S$583 psf |
| Apr 2025 | 4-room Model A | 01 to 03 | 90 sqm 969 sqft | S$565,000 S$583 psf |
| Jan 2025 | 4-room Model A | 16 to 18 | 91 sqm 980 sqft | S$580,000 S$592 psf |
| Oct 2024 | 5-room Improved | 10 to 12 | 111 sqm 1,195 sqft | S$680,000 S$569 psf |
| Feb 2024 | 5-room Improved | 10 to 12 | 111 sqm 1,195 sqft | S$610,000 S$511 psf |
| Jan 2024 | 5-room Improved | 16 to 18 | 111 sqm 1,195 sqft | S$630,000 S$527 psf |
| Nov 2023 | 4-room Model A | 07 to 09 | 91 sqm 980 sqft | S$498,000 S$508 psf |
Rent at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive
At these figures a 4-room flat here earns a gross yield of about 6.9% before property tax and other costs.
Whole-flat rentals approved by HDB since Oct 2024. Rooms let out separately aren't included.
Flat layouts at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive
HDB records the flat model of every resale. These are the layouts sold here, with the typical size.
| Flat type | Model | Typical size | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room | Model A | 91 sqm (980 sqft) | 3 |
| 5-room | Improved | 111 sqm (1,195 sqft) | 6 |
Model names come from HDB. "Improved", "New Generation" and "Model A" flats of the same type can differ by 10 sqm or more, so compare sizes, not just room counts.
Living at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive
MRT
- Compassvale LRT340 m, about 5 min walk
- Rumbia LRT350 m, about 6 min walk
Car park
| Car park | Type | Free parking | Night parking | Gantry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK31 90 m away | Multi-storey 12 decks | Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm | Yes | 2.15 m |
| SK20 150 m away | Multi-storey 10 decks | Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm | Yes | 2.15 m |
From HDB's car park list. The nearest HDB car parks to the block.
1-minute quizzes for owners at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive
What is your flat at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive worth?
Send us your floor and flat type. We'll reply with a valuation range based on the latest sales here and at nearby blocks, and what a sale would leave you after your loan and CPF refund.
Common questions
How much is a 4-room flat at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive?
4-room flats at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive sold for a median S$565,000 since Oct 2023, or about S$583 per square foot. The range was S$498,000 to S$580,000. Floor level, condition and the remaining lease explain most of the gap.
How many years are left on the lease at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive?
The lease started in 2001 and runs for 99 years to 2100, so about 73 years are left. Banks and CPF limit how much a buyer can borrow and use once fewer than 60 years remain, which affects who can buy.
How much rent can I get at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive?
HDB approved 2 4-room rentals here in the last 12 months, at a median S$3,250 a month (S$3,000 to S$3,500). See more in the HDB rental rates checker.
What is the postal code of Blk 196 Rivervale Drive?
The postal code of Blk 196 Rivervale Drive is Singapore 540196.
What is the nearest MRT station to Blk 196 Rivervale Drive?
Compassvale LRT station is about 340 m away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Rumbia LRT is the next closest, about 350 m away.
Where do residents of Blk 196 Rivervale Drive park?
Multi-storey car park SK31, about 90 m away: Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm, night parking available, gantry height 2.15 m. Multi-storey car park SK20, about 150 m away: Free on Sundays and public holidays, 7am to 10.30pm, night parking available, gantry height 2.15 m.
What is my flat at Blk 196 Rivervale Drive worth?
Recent sales at the block are the best guide, adjusted for your floor, facing and condition. Send us your unit and we'll reply with a valuation range on WhatsApp.
Other blocks on Rivervale Drive
- Blk 116A5-room S$591,888
- Blk 116BExecutive S$830,000
- Blk 116C5-room S$614,444
- Blk 117A5-room S$688,000
- Blk 117B5-room S$605,000
- Blk 117C5-room S$618,000
- Blk 119A4-room S$528,888
- Blk 119BExecutive S$871,888
- Blk 119CExecutive S$850,000
- Blk 119DExecutive S$905,000
- Blk 120A5-room S$650,000
- Blk 120BExecutive S$845,000
- Blk 120C
- Blk 1215-room S$619,000
- Blk 121A5-room S$628,000
- Blk 121B5-room S$595,000
- Blk 122D4-room S$535,000
- Blk 122E5-room S$575,000
- Blk 1234-room S$588,000
- Blk 123A5-room S$593,000
- Blk 123B4-room S$551,944
- Blk 123C4-room S$592,000
- Blk 123D5-room S$630,000
- Blk 123E5-room S$628,000
Blocks nearby
- Blk 149 Rivervale Crescent280 m · 5-room S$649,444
- Blk 127 Rivervale Street290 m · 4-room S$572,000
- Blk 128 Rivervale Street290 m · 4-room S$585,000
- Blk 148 Rivervale Crescent300 m · 5-room S$665,000
- Blk 252 Compassvale Street300 m · 4-room S$591,500
- Blk 151 Rivervale Crescent300 m · 5-room S$670,000
- Blk 298A Compassvale Street320 m · Executive S$749,444
- Blk 132 Rivervale Street320 m · 4-room S$555,000
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Source: HDB resale flat prices, renting out of flats and HDB property information, from data.gov.sg. Resales from Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Prices are what buyers paid; your flat's value depends on its floor, facing, condition and lease.