Blk 197 Rivervale Dr is an HDB block in Sengkang (completed in 1999, 17 storeys, 124 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $650,000, from 6 sales. 76 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Sengkang |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1999 |
| Lease from | 2001 |
| Storeys | 17 |
| Dwelling units | 124 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 4-room ×34 · 5-room ×90 |
| Recorded resales | 76 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | $580,000 | $6,374/m² | 1 |
| 5-Room | $650,000 | $5,856/m² | 5 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,000/mo (2 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~5.5% (Sengkang average: ~6.0%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 79% of Sengkang blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $574,805–$643,002 (central estimate $608,903). Recent sales — median $600,000 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $280,000 | $427,795 | 7 |
| 2006 | $256,000 | $387,384 | 6 |
| 2007 | $280,000 | $414,946 | 5 |
| 2008 | $340,500 | $473,204 | 2 |
| 2009 | $362,000 | $500,142 | 7 |
| 2010 | $398,500 | $535,425 | 2 |
| 2011 | $435,000 | $555,303 | 5 |
| 2012 | $475,000 | $579,804 | 5 |
| 2013 | $468,000 | $558,068 | 3 |
| 2014 | $413,000 | $487,443 | 3 |
| 2016 | $410,000 | $489,033 | 2 |
| 2017 | $395,500 | $469,032 | 2 |
| 2018 | $397,500 | $469,346 | 6 |
| 2019 | $394,000 | $462,589 | 4 |
| 2020 | $345,000 | $405,757 | 1 |
| 2021 | $413,388 | $475,184 | 2 |
| 2022 | $523,500 | $566,992 | 6 |
| 2023 | $465,000 | $480,412 | 1 |
| 2024 | $620,000 | $625,599 | 2 |
| 2025 | $629,000 | $629,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | $650,000 | $650,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $675,000 (5-Room, 2025-01) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $363,200 (2005-02) |
| Busiest year | 2005 · 7 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +33% (+2.9%/yr, 2016→2026) |
| Total transacted | $30.6M across 76 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 | $650,000 |
| 2025-12 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 | $580,000 |
| 2025-07 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 | $600,000 |
| 2025-01 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 | $675,000 |
| 2025-01 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 | $658,000 |
| 2024-12 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 | $650,000 |
| 2024-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $590,000 |
| 2023-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 | $465,000 |
| 2022-12 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 | $555,888 |
| 2022-09 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 | $542,000 |
| 2022-07 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 111 | $553,000 |
| 2022-04 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 91 | $460,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 111 | $500,000 |
| 2022-01 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 111 | $505,000 |
| 2021-10 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 90 | $408,888 |
| 2021-02 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 | $417,888 |
| 2020-05 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 | $345,000 |
| 2019-10 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 111 | $420,000 |
| 2019-06 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 | $322,000 |
| 2019-06 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 111 | $420,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 119C | $840,000 | $5,957/m² |
| 2. Blk 143 | $838,000 | $6,207/m² |
| 3. Blk 189B | $795,000 | $6,069/m² |
| 4. Blk 189A | $775,000 | $5,916/m² |
| 5. Blk 120B | $772,500 | $5,999/m² |
| 6. Blk 189C | $762,500 | $5,843/m² |
| 7. Blk 119D | $762,500 | $5,803/m² |
| 8. Blk 117A | $694,000 | $6,035/m² |
| 9. Blk 145 | $678,000 | $5,557/m² |
| 10. Blk 192C | $674,000 | $5,861/m² |
| 11. Blk 192B | $670,000 | $5,826/m² |
| 12. Blk 120A | $670,000 | $5,537/m² |
| 13. Blk 191B | $661,500 | $5,752/m² |
| 14. Blk 146 | $658,888 | $5,603/m² |
| 15. Blk 192A | $650,000 | $5,652/m² |
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The median resale price over the last 24 months is $650,000 (6 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 5-room flat here, our price model estimates $574,805–$643,002 (central estimate $608,903). Recent sales — median $600,000 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,000/mo over the last 12 months (2 contracts).
The block was completed in 1999 and its 99-year lease runs from 2001.