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Block 232 Bain St

232 Bain St, Singapore 180232

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 232 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 232 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$780k (S$884 psf), from 97 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room97S$780,000recent82 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 232 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Block 232 Bain St has 97 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$783,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room16 TO 1882 sqmS$783,000
Mar 20254-Room19 TO 2182 sqmS$825,000
Feb 20254-Room07 TO 0982 sqmS$800,000
Jan 20254-Room16 TO 1882 sqmS$850,000
Jan 20254-Room04 TO 0682 sqmS$780,000
Apr 20244-Room16 TO 1882 sqmS$765,000
Mar 20244-Room07 TO 0982 sqmS$700,000
Aug 20234-Room07 TO 0982 sqmS$650,000
Jul 20234-Room22 TO 2482 sqmS$800,000
Jun 20234-Room13 TO 1582 sqmS$758,000
Apr 20234-Room13 TO 1582 sqmS$788,000
Aug 20224-Room04 TO 0682 sqmS$610,000
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What flat types are in Block 232 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Block 232 Bain St has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 120
5

How far is Block 232 Bain St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Chijmes · 244 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 309 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 480 mPark: War Memorial Pk · 477 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 232 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

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

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.

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