Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3
278 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650278
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1986, with 26 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$273k (64 sqm), from 41 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1986, with 26 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 26
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$273k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$273k (S$396 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 38 | S$266,000recent | 64 sqm | S$386 psf |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$238,000recent | 83 sqm | S$266 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 Mar 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$378,888 in Mar 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$378,888 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$401,888 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$240,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$254,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$273,000 |
| Sept 2015 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$279,000 |
| Jun 2013 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$300,000 |
| Nov 2012 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$290,000 |
| Jun 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$266,000 |
| May 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$238,000 |
What flat types are in Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 26 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 922 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT922 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 priority297 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority508 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km660 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km760 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 (~S$273k) needs about S$2,176/mo in income and S$1,025/mo in repayments, after S$3,660 stamp duty and a S$68k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$273k) — 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$3,660
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$68k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,025/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,176/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 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently resold around S$273k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$266k; 4-Room ≈ S$238k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 26 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 922 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School, Lianhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 sits in Bukit Batok, in the Bukit Batok planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
