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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$390k (91 sqm), from 63 resales on record. 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
- 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
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.
