Block 81 Strathmore Ave
81 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 141081
Block 81 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1993, with 85 dwelling units. Across 58 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$880k (S$629 psf, 105 sqm). The lease has approximately 67 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
Block 81 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown, completed in 1993, with 85 dwelling units.
- Town
- Queenstown
- Planning area
- Queenstown
- Completed
- 1993
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 85
- Flat model
- Model A · Maisonette
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$880k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 67 years
What are resale prices at Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$880k (S$629 psf), from 58 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$650,000recent | 105 sqm | S$575 psf |
| 5-Room | 41 | S$860,000recent | 132 sqm | S$605 psf |
| Executive | 1 | S$890,000 | 192 sqm | S$431 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 81 Strathmore Ave get?
Flats at Block 81 Strathmore Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$2,460/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 3.4% (from 3 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,460/mo
3 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
3.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$29,520
median × 12 months
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 Oct 2023. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
Block 81 Strathmore Ave has 58 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$945,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$945,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$962,500 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 133 sqm | S$968,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 130 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 132 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$705,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 105 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 105 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 130 sqm | S$890,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 130 sqm | S$880,000 |
What flat types are in Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
Block 81 Strathmore Ave has 85 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Model A / Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
Block 81 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block in Queenstown.
Block 81 Strathmore Ave is an HDB block located along Strathmore Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1993, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 85 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 81 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 141081. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Queenstown planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Queenstown MRT, approximately 356m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Margaret Drive Hawker Centre for food options, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 81 Strathmore Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 81 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 356 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Queenstown MRT356 m · ~6 min
- Redhill MRT998 m · ~16 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority221 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km452 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km930 m
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 81 Strathmore Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 81 Strathmore Ave (~S$880k) needs about S$7,015/mo in income and S$3,304/mo in repayments, after S$21,000 stamp duty and a S$220k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$880k) — 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$21,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$220k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,304/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,015/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 81 Strathmore Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 81 Strathmore Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 81 Strathmore Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$880k (S$629 psf), from 58 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 81 Strathmore Ave by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$650k; 5-Room ≈ S$860k; Executive ≈ S$890k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 81 Strathmore Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 81 Strathmore Ave 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 81 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 81 Strathmore Ave is about 3.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,460/mo against a resale price of about S$880k. 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 81 Strathmore Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$880k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,015/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,304/mo after a S$220k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 81 Strathmore Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 81 Strathmore Ave is Queenstown MRT, about 356 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 81 Strathmore Ave?⌄
Queenstown Primary School is within 1 km of Block 81 Strathmore Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.