Block 656 Senja Rd
656 Senja Rd, Singapore 670656
Block 656 Senja Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1999, with 74 dwelling units. Across 33 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$553k (S$466 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 656 Senja Rd?
Block 656 Senja Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang, completed in 1999, with 74 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Panjang
- Planning area
- Bukit Panjang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 74
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$553k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 656 Senja Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$553k (S$466 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$475,000recent | 110 sqm | S$401 psf |
| Executive | 9 | S$541,000recent | 130 sqm | S$387 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 656 Senja Rd get?
Flats at Block 656 Senja Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 21 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
21 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 3 | S$3,500/mo |
| 5-Room | 18 | S$3,100/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 656 Senja Rd?
Block 656 Senja Rd has 33 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$670,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Feb 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 130 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$715,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 110 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$552,500 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$552,000 |
| Jul 2019 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 130 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 110 sqm | S$470,888 |
| Dec 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$460,888 |
| Sept 2016 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Mar 2016 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$400,000 |
What flat types are in Block 656 Senja Rd?
Block 656 Senja Rd has 74 units, mostly Executive flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 656 Senja Rd?
Block 656 Senja Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Panjang.
Block 656 Senja Rd is an HDB block located along Senja Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 74 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room and executive units.
The address is Block 656 Senja Rd, Singapore 670656. 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 Jelapang LRT, approximately 97m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bukit Panjang Plaza for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Senja Hawker Centre for food options, Bukit Panjang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Senja-Cashew Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 656 Senja Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 656 Senja Rd is Jelapang LRT, about 97 m away (~2 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Jelapang LRT97 m · ~2 min
- Segar LRT557 m · ~9 min
- Senja LRT598 m · ~9 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Zhenghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km132 m
- West Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority271 m
- Greenridge Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority405 m
- West Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km496 m
- West View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority652 m
- Zhenghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Beacon Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 656 Senja Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 656 Senja Rd (~S$553k) needs about S$4,404/mo in income and S$2,074/mo in repayments, after S$11,175 stamp duty and a S$138k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$553k) — 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$11,175
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$138k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,074/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,404/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 656 Senja Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 656 Senja Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 656 Senja Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$553k (S$466 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 656 Senja Rd by flat type?⌄
5-Room ≈ S$475k; Executive ≈ S$541k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 656 Senja Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 656 Senja Rd has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 656 Senja Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 656 Senja Rd is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$553k. 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 656 Senja Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$553k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,404/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,074/mo after a S$138k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 656 Senja Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 656 Senja Rd is Jelapang LRT, about 97 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 656 Senja Rd?⌄
West Spring Primary School, Greenridge Primary School, West View Primary School are within 1 km of Block 656 Senja Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.