Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4
259 Bt Batok East Ave 4, Singapore 650259
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1985, with 135 dwelling units. Across 204 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$366k (S$493 psf, 67 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1985, with 135 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 135
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$366k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$366k (S$493 psf), from 204 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 149 | S$338,000recent | 69 sqm | S$465 psf |
| 4-Room | 54 | S$392,000recent | 93 sqm | S$386 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$455,000 | 134 sqm | S$315 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$480k) and 4 for rent (median S$1,049/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.9% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,700/mo |
| 4-Room | 13 | S$2,950/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has 204 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$515,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$515,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 93 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 93 sqm | S$531,888 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 75 sqm | S$390,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$366,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 67 sqm | S$328,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 67 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 67 sqm | S$338,000 |
What flat types are in Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has 135 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok East Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 135 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4, Singapore 650259. 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.
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 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Keming Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority698 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority727 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km782 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority876 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Swiss Cottage Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 (~S$366k) needs about S$2,918/mo in income and S$1,374/mo in repayments, after S$5,580 stamp duty and a S$92k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$366k) — 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$5,580
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$92k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,374/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,918/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 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$366k (S$493 psf), from 204 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$338k; 4-Room ≈ S$392k; 5-Room ≈ S$455k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 is about 8.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$366k. 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 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$366k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,918/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,374/mo after a S$92k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4?⌄
Keming Primary School, Lianhua Primary School, Bukit View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 259 Bt Batok East Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.