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. Across 41 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$273k (S$396 psf, 64 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified
- 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 rent and yield does Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.8% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,000/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$24,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$2,000/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 Apr 2024. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok East Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 26 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 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650278. 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 922m away, around 14 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Bukit Batok Nature Park for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Batok East Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$273k (S$396 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$266k; 4-Room ≈ S$238k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is about 8.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,000/mo against a resale price of about S$273k. 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 278 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$273k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,176/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,025/mo after a S$68k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.