Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4
257 Bt Batok East Ave 4, Singapore 650257
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (121 sqm), from 130 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 88
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$530k
- Last transacted
- Nov 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$530k (S$411 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$220,000recent | 98 sqm | S$209 psf |
| 5-Room | 114 | S$530,000recent | 121 sqm | S$407 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 Nov 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$625,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$538,888 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$512,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 98 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 121 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has 88 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 966 m away (~15 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT966 m · ~15 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 priority545 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km582 m
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority650 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority761 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km881 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 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 (~S$530k) needs about S$4,225/mo in income and S$1,990/mo in repayments, after S$10,500 stamp duty and a S$133k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$530k) — 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$10,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$133k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,990/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,225/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 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4
What is the resale price at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 have recently resold around S$530k (121 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$220k; 5-Room ≈ S$530k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 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 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has 88 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 966 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
Lianhua Primary School, Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 Bt Batok East Ave 4 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.
