Block 253 Bangkit Rd
253 Bangkit Rd, Singapore 670253
Block 253 Bangkit Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1987, with 116 dwelling units. Across 119 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$411 psf, 122 sqm). The lease has approximately 61 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
Block 253 Bangkit Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1987, with 116 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Panjang
- Planning area
- Bukit Panjang
- Completed
- 1987
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 116
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 61 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$411 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 44 | S$395,000recent | 104 sqm | S$353 psf |
| 5-Room | 46 | S$400,000recent | 122 sqm | S$305 psf |
| Executive | 29 | S$525,000recent | 146 sqm | S$334 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$700k) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Bangkit Rd get?
Flats at Block 253 Bangkit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,000/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
Block 253 Bangkit Rd has 119 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$820,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$598,888 |
| Dec 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 122 sqm | S$760,000 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$870,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 109 sqm | S$460,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jul 2021 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 143 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Sept 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 143 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Nov 2018 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$410,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
Block 253 Bangkit Rd has 116 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
Block 253 Bangkit Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang.
Block 253 Bangkit Rd is an HDB block located along Bangkit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1987, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 116 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 253 Bangkit Rd, Singapore 670253. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Bukit Panjang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bangkit LRT, approximately 246m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bukit Panjang Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre & Market for food options, Chestnut Nature Park for greenery and recreation, and Bukit Panjang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 253 Bangkit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Bangkit Rd is Bangkit LRT, about 246 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Bangkit LRT246 m · ~4 min
- Pending LRT551 m · ~9 min
- Fajar LRT706 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Beacon Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority503 m
- Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority612 m
- Bukit Panjang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority898 m
- Greenridge Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Greenridge Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Zhenghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- West Spring Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Assumption Pathway SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Bangkit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Bangkit Rd (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 253 Bangkit Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Bangkit Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Bangkit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$411 psf), from 119 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 253 Bangkit Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$395k; 5-Room ≈ S$400k; Executive ≈ S$525k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 253 Bangkit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Bangkit Rd has about 61 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1987). 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 253 Bangkit Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Bangkit Rd is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 253 Bangkit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Bangkit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Bangkit Rd is Bangkit LRT, about 246 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Bangkit Rd?⌄
Beacon Primary School, Zhenghua Primary School, Bukit Panjang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Bangkit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.