Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680279
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 20 dwelling units. Across 29 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$267 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 20 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 20
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$310k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2023
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$310k (S$267 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 28 | S$310,000recent | 105 sqm | S$267 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$335,000 | 124 sqm | S$251 psf |
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“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 2023.
What has recently sold at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 29 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$485,000 in Oct 2023 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$325,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Apr 2015 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$332,000 |
| Jun 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$380,000 |
| Jul 2012 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$402,000 |
| Jan 2011 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$293,000 |
| Mar 2009 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$288,000 |
| Feb 2007 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 106 sqm | S$206,000 |
| Aug 2006 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$178,000 |
| Aug 2004 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$178,000 |
What flat types are in Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 20 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 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 279 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 20 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 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680279. 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 211m 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 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT211 m · ~3 min
- Choa Chu Kang LRT468 m · ~7 min
- Keat Hong LRT667 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority334 m
- Chua Chu Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority372 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km590 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority805 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 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 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 (~S$310k) needs about S$2,471/mo in income and S$1,164/mo in repayments, after S$4,400 stamp duty and a S$78k downpayment.
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Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$4,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$78k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,164/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,471/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 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$310k (S$267 psf), from 29 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$310k; 5-Room ≈ S$335k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has about 68 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.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$310k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,471/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,164/mo after a S$78k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 211 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
South View Primary School, Chua Chu Kang Primary School, Concord Primary School are within 1 km of Block 279 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.