Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3
281 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650281
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1986, with 15 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$268k (S$377 psf, 64 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1986, with 15 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 15
- Flat model
- Simplified · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$268k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$268k (S$377 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 15 | S$213,000recent | 64 sqm | S$309 psf |
| 4-Room | 7 | S$190,000recent | 88 sqm | S$201 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$332,000 | 128 sqm | S$241 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 11.6% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
11.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 3 | S$2,600/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$370,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$385,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$268,000 |
| Nov 2012 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Dec 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$260,000 |
| Mar 2010 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$225,000 |
| Feb 2010 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$293,293 |
| Oct 2009 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$215,000 |
| Dec 2008 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$213,000 |
| Aug 2005 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 88 sqm | S$190,000 |
What flat types are in Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 15 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Simplified / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 281 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 15 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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650281. 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 911m 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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 911 m away (~14 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT911 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 priority255 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority476 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km631 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km777 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority842 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 (~S$268k) needs about S$2,136/mo in income and S$1,006/mo in repayments, after S$3,560 stamp duty and a S$67k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$268k) — 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$3,560
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$67k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,006/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,136/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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$268k (S$377 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$213k; 4-Room ≈ S$190k; 5-Room ≈ S$332k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has about 61 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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is about 11.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$268k. 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 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$268k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,136/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,006/mo after a S$67k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 911 m away (~14 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School, Lianhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 281 Bt Batok East Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.