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Block 233 Bain St

233 Bain St, Singapore 180233

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

Block 233 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$728k (82 sqm), from 92 resales on record. The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 233 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 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$728k
Last transacted
May 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 53 years
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What are resale prices at Block 233 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$728k (S$825 psf), from 92 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room92S$728,000recent82 sqmS$825 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 May 2026.

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What has recently sold at Block 233 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 Bain St has 92 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$980,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
May 20264-Room22 TO 2482 sqmS$980,000
Jan 20264-Room07 TO 0982 sqmS$750,000
Sept 20254-Room10 TO 1282 sqmS$828,000
Apr 20244-Room13 TO 1582 sqmS$770,000
Oct 20234-Room19 TO 2182 sqmS$700,000
Nov 20224-Room19 TO 2182 sqmS$751,000
Nov 20224-Room13 TO 1582 sqmS$740,000
Aug 20224-Room04 TO 0682 sqmS$640,000
Oct 20214-Room10 TO 1282 sqmS$728,000
May 20214-Room25 TO 2782 sqmS$700,000
May 20214-Room13 TO 1582 sqmS$715,000
Mar 20214-Room07 TO 0982 sqmS$625,000
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What flat types are in Block 233 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Block 233 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 233 Bain St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 233 Bain St is Bras Basah MRT, about 360 m away (~6 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km.

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km647 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Chijmes · 267 mSupermarket: Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd · 309 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 480 mPark: War Memorial Pk · 453 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 233 Bain St?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 233 Bain St (~S$728k) needs about S$5,803/mo in income and S$2,733/mo in repayments, after S$16,440 stamp duty and a S$182k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$728k) — 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$16,440

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$182k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,733/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$5,803/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 233 Bain St

What is the resale price at Block 233 Bain St?

4-Room flats at Block 233 Bain St have recently resold around S$728k (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 233 Bain St?

Block 233 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 233 Bain St?

Block 233 Bain St has 120 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 233 Bain St?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 233 Bain St is Bras Basah MRT, about 360 m away (~6 min walk).

Is Block 233 Bain St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 233 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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