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261 Waterloo St, Waterloo Centre

HDB block in Central Area, Singapore 180261

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 8 November 2026
Quick Summary

261 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, part of Waterloo Centre, completed in 1978. The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 261 Waterloo St?

Key Takeaway

261 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, part of Waterloo Centre, completed in 1978.

Town
Central Area
Planning area
Rochor
Completed
1978
Storeys
5
Total units
—
Flat model
—
Market segment
CCR
Median resale
—
Last transacted
—
Remaining lease
≈ 51 years
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Where is 261 Waterloo St?

Key Takeaway

261 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.

Block 261 Waterloo St is an HDB block located along Waterloo St. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 5 storeys. It has an estimated 0 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.

The address is Block 261 Waterloo St, Singapore 180261. It is part of District 07, Middle Road / Golden Mile, the Rochor planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Bencoolen MRT, approximately 194m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Bugis+ for shopping, JEWISH WELFARE BOARD, SINGAPORE for groceries, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre for food options, and Handy Rd Os for greenery and recreation.

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How far is 261 Waterloo St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 261 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 194 m away (~3 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km385 m
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority894 m
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Bugis+ · 261 mSupermarket: Jewish Welfare Board, Singapore · 163 mHawker centre: Albert Centre Market & Food Centre · 350 mPark: Handy Rd Os · 477 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about 261 Waterloo St

Is Block 261 Waterloo St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄

Block 261 Waterloo St has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. It is estimated from the block's completion year.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 261 Waterloo St?⌄

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 194 m away (~3 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261 Waterloo St?⌄

St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 261 Waterloo St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.