Block 262 Waterloo St
262 Waterloo St, Singapore 180262
Block 262 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1978, with 78 dwelling units. Across 50 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$680 psf, 82 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 262 Waterloo St?
Block 262 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1978, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$600k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 262 Waterloo St?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$600k (S$680 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 50 | S$600,088recent | 82 sqm | S$680 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 Jun 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 262 Waterloo St get?
Flats at Block 262 Waterloo St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$3,500/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 262 Waterloo St?
Block 262 Waterloo St has 50 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$660,000 in Jun 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$640,888 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 82 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Jul 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 82 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$588,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 82 sqm | S$535,000 |
| May 2016 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 82 sqm | S$600,088 |
| Sept 2014 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 82 sqm | S$613,800 |
What flat types are in Block 262 Waterloo St?
Block 262 Waterloo St has 78 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 262 Waterloo St?
Block 262 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 262 Waterloo St is an HDB block located along Waterloo St. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 78 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 262 Waterloo St, Singapore 180262. 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 172m 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.
How far is Block 262 Waterloo St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 262 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 172 m away (~3 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bencoolen MRT172 m · ~3 min
- Bras Basah MRT229 m · ~4 min
- Bugis MRT479 m · ~8 min
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 km364 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority887 m
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.7 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 262 Waterloo St?
Buying a flat at Block 262 Waterloo St (~S$600k) needs about S$4,784/mo in income and S$2,253/mo in repayments, after S$12,603 stamp duty and a S$150k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$600k) — 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$12,603
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$150k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,253/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,784/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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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 262 Waterloo St land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 262 Waterloo St
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 262 Waterloo St cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 262 Waterloo St have recently resold for a median of about S$600k (S$680 psf), from 50 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 262 Waterloo St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 262 Waterloo St has about 53 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. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 262 Waterloo St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 262 Waterloo St is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$600k. 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 262 Waterloo St?⌄
For a flat at about S$600k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,784/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,253/mo after a S$150k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 262 Waterloo St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 262 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 172 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 262 Waterloo St?⌄
St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 262 Waterloo St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.