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Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21

257 Pasir Ris St 21, Singapore 510257

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Dec 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris, completed in 1993, with 38 dwelling units. Across 52 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$359 psf, 121 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris, completed in 1993, with 38 dwelling units.

Town
Pasir Ris
Planning area
Pasir Ris
Completed
1993
Storeys
10
Total units
38
Flat model
Model A · Improved
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$480k
Last transacted
Dec 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 67 years
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What are resale prices at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$359 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room21S$351,800recent106 sqmS$308 psf
5-Room27S$480,000recent126 sqmS$357 psf
Executive4S$350,000recent140 sqmS$226 psf

“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 Dec 2025.

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What rent and yield does Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,950/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.4% (from 18 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,950/mo

18 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.4%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$35,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
5-Room15S$2,950/mo
4-Room3S$2,000/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 has 52 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Dec 20255-Room01 TO 03131 sqmS$700,000
Dec 20254-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$550,000
Jul 20245-Room04 TO 06135 sqmS$650,000
Oct 20225-Room07 TO 09124 sqmS$610,000
Oct 20215-Room04 TO 06124 sqmS$550,000
Jul 20215-Room01 TO 03124 sqmS$530,000
Jun 20194-Room07 TO 09106 sqmS$410,000
Jan 20195-Room01 TO 03126 sqmS$480,000
Oct 20184-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$375,000
Mar 20174-Room01 TO 03106 sqmS$380,000
Nov 20155-Room07 TO 09121 sqmS$465,000
Mar 20154-Room04 TO 06106 sqmS$390,000
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What flat types are in Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 has 38 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 214-Room: 14Executive: 3
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Where is Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is an HDB block in Pasir Ris.

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is an HDB block located along Pasir Ris St 21. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 38 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room, 5-room, and executive units.

The address is Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21, Singapore 510257. It is part of District 18, Tampines / Pasir Ris, the Pasir Ris planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Pasir Ris MRT, approximately 349m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Downtown East for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Loyang View Pg for greenery and recreation, and Pasir Ris East Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 349 m away (~6 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • White Sands Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority351 m
  • Pasir Ris Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority604 m
  • Loyang View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
  • Pasir Ris Crest Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km780 m
  • Casuarina Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority955 m
  • Dunman Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
  • East Spring Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Hai Sing Catholic SchoolSecondary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Downtown East · 1.4 kmSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 104 mPark: Loyang View Pg · 496 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$120k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,802/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,826/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 sales at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 cost?

5-Room flats at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 have recently resold for a median of about S$480k (S$359 psf), from 52 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$352k; 5-Room ≈ S$480k; Executive ≈ S$350k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 has about 67 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 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

Gross rental yield at Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is about 7.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,950/mo against a resale price of about S$480k. 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 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

For a flat at about S$480k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,826/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,802/mo after a S$120k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 is Pasir Ris MRT, about 349 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21?

White Sands Primary School, Pasir Ris Primary School, Casuarina Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257 Pasir Ris St 21 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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