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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (82 sqm), from 97 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 232 Bain St
What is the resale price at Block 232 Bain St?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 232 Bain St have recently resold around S$780k (82 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 232 Bain St?⌄
Block 232 Bain St has approximately 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 232 Bain St?⌄
Block 232 Bain St has 120 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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).
Is Block 232 Bain St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 232 Bain St sits in Central Area, in the Downtown Core planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈53 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
