Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3
285 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650285
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1994, with 62 dwelling units. Across 40 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$400 psf, 130 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok, completed in 1994, with 62 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Batok
- Planning area
- Bukit Batok
- Completed
- 1994
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 62
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$560k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$560k (S$400 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 40 | S$560,000recent | 130 sqm | S$400 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Mar 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 6 | S$3,300/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 Jul 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 40 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$645,000 in Mar 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 129 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$655,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 135 sqm | S$668,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 129 sqm | S$597,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 130 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 130 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 135 sqm | S$526,800 |
| Feb 2010 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$436,000 |
What flat types are in Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has 62 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Bt Batok East Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1994, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 62 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3, Singapore 650285. 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 972m away, around 15 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include West Mall for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Burgundy Crescent Playground for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Batok East Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 972 m away (~15 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bukit Batok MRT972 m · ~15 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 priority170 m
- Bukit View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority465 m
- Bukit View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km625 m
- Hillgrove Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km907 m
- Lianhua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority985 m
- Bukit Timah Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Dazhong Primary SchoolPrimary 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 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 (~S$560k) needs about S$4,464/mo in income and S$2,103/mo in repayments, after S$11,400 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$560k) — 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$11,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,103/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,464/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$560k (S$400 psf), from 40 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1994). 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 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$560k. 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 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$560k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,464/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,103/mo after a S$140k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 is Bukit Batok MRT, about 972 m away (~15 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3?⌄
Keming Primary School, Bukit View Primary School, Lianhua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 285 Bt Batok East Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.