Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5
253 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650253
Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 32 dwelling units. Across 63 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$422 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
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
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$390k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (S$422 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 33 | S$160,000recent | 69 sqm | S$215 psf |
| 4-Room | 30 | S$370,000recent | 93 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
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).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 69 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 69 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$481,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$408,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Apr 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$245,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$368,000 |
| Aug 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 96 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2013 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 67 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has 32 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 253 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 32 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 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650253. 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 903m 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 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
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
- Bukit Batok MRT903 m · ~14 min
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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?
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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$390k (S$422 psf), from 63 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$160k; 4-Room ≈ S$370k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5 has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 253 Bt Batok East Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$390k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,109/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,464/mo after a S$98k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.