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Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5

253 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650253

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (91 sqm), from 63 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Batok
Planning area
Bukit Batok
Completed
1984
Storeys
4
Total units
32
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$390k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 58 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$422 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room33S$160,000recent69 sqmS$215 psf
4-Room30S$370,000recent93 sqmS$368 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.

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What has recently sold at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 63 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$410,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20263-Room01 TO 0369 sqmS$410,000
Sept 20243-Room04 TO 0669 sqmS$390,000
Aug 20244-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$481,000
Jul 20244-Room01 TO 0391 sqmS$485,000
Apr 20224-Room01 TO 0399 sqmS$450,000
Sept 20214-Room01 TO 0396 sqmS$408,000
Dec 20204-Room01 TO 0396 sqmS$370,000
Apr 20204-Room04 TO 0691 sqmS$325,000
Apr 20183-Room04 TO 0667 sqmS$245,000
Oct 20174-Room01 TO 0393 sqmS$368,000
Aug 20134-Room01 TO 0396 sqmS$460,000
Jul 20133-Room01 TO 0367 sqmS$330,000
4

What flat types are in Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 164-Room: 16
5

How far is Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 903 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority525 m
  • Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km592 m
  • Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority599 m
  • Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority645 m
  • Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km772 m
  • Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • Millennia InstituteCentralised institute1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: West Mall · 934 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 275 mPark: Hillview Crescent Playground · 696 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

6

What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 (~S$390k) needs about S$3,109/mo in income and S$1,464/mo in repayments, after S$6,300 stamp duty and a S$98k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$390k) — 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$6,300

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$98k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,464/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,109/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5

What is the resale price at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

4-Room flats at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently resold around S$390k (91 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$160k; 4-Room ≈ S$370k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has approximately 58 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 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 32 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 903 m away (~14 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?

Keming Primary School, Lianhua Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 253 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 (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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