Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52
542 Choa Chu Kang St 52, Singapore 680542
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1993, with 80 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$366 psf, 107 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang, completed in 1993, with 80 dwelling units.
- Town
- Choa Chu Kang
- Planning area
- Choa Chu Kang
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 80
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$430k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$430k (S$366 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 48 | S$410,000recent | 104 sqm | S$366 psf |
| 5-Room | 25 | S$338,000recent | 125 sqm | S$257 psf |
Live now: 9 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$530k) and 8 for rent (median S$850/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 Aug 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 get?
Flats at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 have recently sublet for a median of S$3,300/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.2% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,300/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$39,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 10 | S$3,300/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$510,000 in Aug 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 107 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 104 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$470,000 |
| May 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 105 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$461,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 131 sqm | S$525,000 |
| May 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 124 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Jun 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 124 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 107 sqm | S$345,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$333,888 |
What flat types are in Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 has 80 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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is an HDB block in Choa Chu Kang.
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is an HDB block located along Choa Chu Kang St 52. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 80 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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52, Singapore 680542. 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 Yew Tee MRT, approximately 525m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include YewTee Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Choa Chu Kang Pk for greenery and recreation, and Yew Tee Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is Yew Tee MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Yew Tee MRT525 m · ~8 min
- Choa Chu Kang LRT984 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- De La Salle SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority215 m
- Kranji Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority286 m
- Kranji Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km563 m
- Regent Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km695 m
- Unity Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km726 m
- Yew Tee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority773 m
- Unity Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- South View Primary SchoolPrimary 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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?
Buying a flat at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 (~S$430k) needs about S$3,428/mo in income and S$1,615/mo in repayments, after S$7,500 stamp duty and a S$108k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$430k) — 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$7,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$108k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,615/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,428/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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 have recently resold for a median of about S$430k (S$366 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$410k; 5-Room ≈ S$338k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1993). 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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is about 9.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,300/mo against a resale price of about S$430k. 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 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?⌄
For a flat at about S$430k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,428/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,615/mo after a S$108k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 is Yew Tee MRT, about 525 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52?⌄
De La Salle School, Kranji Primary School, Yew Tee Primary School are within 1 km of Block 542 Choa Chu Kang St 52 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.