Block 263 Waterloo St
263 Waterloo St, Singapore 180263
Block 263 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1978, with 124 dwelling units. Across 118 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$758 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 263 Waterloo St?
Block 263 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area · Rochor, completed in 1978, with 124 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Rochor
- Completed
- 1978
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 124
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 263 Waterloo St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$758 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 116 | S$525,000recent | 60 sqm | S$758 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$173,500 | 124 sqm | S$130 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$3,500/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Oct 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 263 Waterloo St get?
Flats at Block 263 Waterloo St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 263 Waterloo St?
Block 263 Waterloo St has 118 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$565,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 60 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$528,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 60 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$555,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$469,999 |
| Mar 2023 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 60 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 3-Room | 19 TO 21 | 60 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jun 2022 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$475,000 |
What flat types are in Block 263 Waterloo St?
Block 263 Waterloo St has 124 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 263 Waterloo St?
Block 263 Waterloo St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Rochor planning area.
Block 263 Waterloo St is an HDB block located along Waterloo St. The block is recorded as completed around 1978, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 124 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 263 Waterloo St, Singapore 180263. 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 216m 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 263 Waterloo St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 263 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Bencoolen MRT216 m · ~3 min
- Bras Basah MRT263 m · ~4 min
- Bugis MRT435 m · ~7 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 km407 m
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority916 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 263 Waterloo St?
Buying a flat at Block 263 Waterloo St (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 263 Waterloo St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 263 Waterloo St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 263 Waterloo St have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$758 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 263 Waterloo St by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$525k; 5-Room ≈ S$174k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 263 Waterloo St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 263 Waterloo St has about 52 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 263 Waterloo St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 263 Waterloo St is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 263 Waterloo St?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 263 Waterloo St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 263 Waterloo St is Bencoolen MRT, about 216 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 263 Waterloo St?⌄
St. Margaret's School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 263 Waterloo St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.