Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5
251 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650251
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 24 dwelling units. Across 48 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$260k (S$345 psf, 69 sqm). The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$260k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2021
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$260k (S$345 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 30 | S$245,000recent | 69 sqm | S$316 psf |
| 4-Room | 18 | S$210,000recent | 93 sqm | S$203 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 Dec 2021.
What rent and yield does Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 12.0% (from 12 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
12 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
12.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$3,000/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 48 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$416,000 in Dec 2021 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$416,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$245,000 |
| Jan 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$248,800 |
| May 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$258,000 |
| Apr 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$272,000 |
| Aug 2010 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$248,000 |
| Jun 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 73 sqm | S$292,000 |
| Jun 2009 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$235,000 |
| Mar 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Mar 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$308,000 |
What flat types are in Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 24 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok East Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650251. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Batok planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bukit Batok MRT, approximately 907m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hillview Crescent Playground for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Batok East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 907 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT907 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority535 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km549 m
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority599 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km816 m
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 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 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 (~S$260k) needs about S$2,073/mo in income and S$976/mo in repayments, after S$3,400 stamp duty and a S$65k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$260k) — 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$3,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$65k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$976/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,073/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$260k (S$345 psf), from 48 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$245k; 4-Room ≈ S$210k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). 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 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is about 12.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$260k. 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 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$260k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,073/mo in household income, with repayments around S$976/mo after a S$65k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 907 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
Lianhua Primary School, Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 251 Bt Batok East Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.