Block 232 Bain St
232 Bain St, Singapore 180232
Block 232 Bain St is an HDB block in Central Area · Downtown Core, completed in 1979, with 120 dwelling units. Across 97 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (S$884 psf, 82 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 232 Bain St?
Block 232 Bain St is an HDB block in Central Area · Downtown Core, completed in 1979, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Downtown Core
- Completed
- 1979
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$780k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 232 Bain St?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (S$884 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 97 | S$780,000recent | 82 sqm | S$884 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$1,400/mo) — 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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 232 Bain St get?
Flats at Block 232 Bain St have recently sublet for a median of S$4,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.2% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$48,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$4,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 232 Bain St?
Block 232 Bain St has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$783,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$783,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 82 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$765,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 82 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$610,000 |
What flat types are in Block 232 Bain St?
Block 232 Bain St has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 232 Bain St?
Block 232 Bain St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Downtown Core planning area.
Block 232 Bain St is an HDB block located along Bain St. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 232 Bain St, Singapore 180232. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, the Downtown Core planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Bras Basah MRT, approximately 298m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Chijmes for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and War Memorial Pk for greenery and recreation.
How far is Block 232 Bain St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 232 Bain St is Bras Basah MRT, about 298 m away (~5 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.
Getting around
- Bras Basah MRT298 m · ~5 min
- Esplanade MRT404 m · ~6 min
- Bencoolen MRT404 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km589 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school2.0 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 232 Bain St?
Buying a flat at Block 232 Bain St (~S$780k) needs about S$6,218/mo in income and S$2,929/mo in repayments, after S$18,000 stamp duty and a S$195k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$780k) — 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$18,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$195k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,929/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,218/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 232 Bain St
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 232 Bain St cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 232 Bain St have recently resold for a median of about S$780k (S$884 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 232 Bain St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 232 Bain St has about 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 232 Bain St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 232 Bain St is about 6.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,000/mo against a resale price of about S$780k. 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 232 Bain St?⌄
For a flat at about S$780k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,218/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,929/mo after a S$195k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 232 Bain St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 232 Bain St is Bras Basah MRT, about 298 m away (~5 min walk).