Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680281
Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 78 dwelling units. Across 106 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$482 psf, 104 sqm). The lease has approximately 65 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1990, with 78 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1990
- Storeys
- 14
- Total units
- 78
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 65 years
What are resale prices at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$482 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 106 | S$540,000recent | 106 sqm | S$482 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 10 | S$3,000/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 106 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$540,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 104 sqm | S$546,888 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 106 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$508,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 106 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 106 sqm | S$403,000 |
What flat types are in Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 has 78 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 281 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 14 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 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Singapore 680281. 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 299m away, around 5 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 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 299 m away (~5 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- South View LRT299 m · ~5 min
- Choa Chu Kang LRT538 m · ~8 min
- Keat Hong LRT743 m · ~12 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 priority298 m
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority435 m
- Bukit Panjang Govt. High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km517 m
- Concord Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority710 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Teck Whye Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Jurong Pioneer Junior CollegeJunior college1.4 km
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$482 psf), from 106 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 281 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 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 is South View LRT, about 299 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3?⌄
Chua Chu Kang Primary School, South View Primary School, Concord Primary School are within 1 km of Block 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.