Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5
242 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650242
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 136 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$427k (73 sqm), from 251 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 136 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 136
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$427k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$427k (S$532 psf), from 251 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 151 | S$402,000recent | 69 sqm | S$532 psf |
| 4-Room | 100 | S$470,000recent | 93 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 251 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$490,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$475,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$427,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$423,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$403,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 96 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 69 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 136 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 772 m away (~12 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT772 m · ~12 min
- Bukit Gombak MRT984 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km411 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority431 m
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority604 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority635 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km732 m
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.6 km
- St. Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 (~S$427k) needs about S$3,404/mo in income and S$1,603/mo in repayments, after S$7,410 stamp duty and a S$107k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$427k) — 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$7,410
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$107k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,603/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,404/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 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5
What is the resale price at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently resold around S$427k (73 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$402k; 4-Room ≈ S$470k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 136 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 772 m away (~12 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Lianhua Primary School, Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Bt Batok East Ave 5 sits in Bukit Batok, in the Bukit Batok planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
