Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680278
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 24 dwelling units. Across 31 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$348k (S$311 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$348k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$348k (S$311 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$348,000recent | 104 sqm | S$311 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$305,000recent | 124 sqm | S$229 psf |
Live now: 2 flats listed for sale at this block — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.6% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 3 | S$2,500/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 Mar 2023. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 31 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$565,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$565,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$482,888 |
| Jun 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Jun 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$330,000 |
| Feb 2016 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Jul 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Sept 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$398,000 |
| Jan 2010 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$291,000 |
| Dec 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$280,000 |
What flat types are in Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 24 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1990, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680278. It is part of District 23, Hillview / Dairy Farm / Bukit Panjang / Choa Chu Kang, the Choa Chu Kang planning area. The block falls within the West Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is South View LRT, approximately 204m away, around 3 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Lot One for shopping, ANG KEN CHUA for groceries, Choa Chu Kang Pk for greenery and recreation, Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Keat Hong Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 204 m away (~3 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT204 m · ~3 min
- Choa Chu Kang LRT532 m · ~8 min
- Keat Hong LRT643 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Chua Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority317 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority358 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority805 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Jurong Pioneer Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 (~S$348k) needs about S$2,774/mo in income and S$1,307/mo in repayments, after S$5,160 stamp duty and a S$87k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$348k) — 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$5,160
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$87k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,307/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,774/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 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$348k (S$311 psf), from 31 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$348k; 5-Room ≈ S$305k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has about 65 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1990). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is about 8.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$348k. 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 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$348k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,774/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,307/mo after a S$87k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 204 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
Chua Chu Kang Primary School, South View Primary School, Concord Primary School are within 1 km of Block 278 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.