Block 253 Compassvale St
253 Compassvale St, Singapore 540253
Block 253 Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 90 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (116 sqm), from 42 resales on record. The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Compassvale St?
Block 253 Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 90
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$500k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Compassvale St?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$400 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 42 | S$500,000recent | 116 sqm | S$400 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 Jul 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Compassvale St?
Block 253 Compassvale St has 42 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Jul 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$633,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$588,888 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$483,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$472,800 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 116 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$419,000 |
| Aug 2018 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$455,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$450,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Compassvale St?
Block 253 Compassvale St has 90 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 253 Compassvale St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 65 m away (~1 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT65 m · ~1 min
- Sengkang LRT590 m · ~9 min
- Rumbia LRT702 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km241 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority268 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km356 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority491 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority502 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km785 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority841 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km847 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Compassvale St?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Compassvale St (~S$500k) needs about S$3,986/mo in income and S$1,877/mo in repayments, after S$9,600 stamp duty and a S$125k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$500k) — 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$9,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$125k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,877/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,986/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Compassvale St
What is the resale price at Block 253 Compassvale St?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 253 Compassvale St have recently resold around S$500k (116 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Compassvale St?⌄
Block 253 Compassvale St has approximately 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 253 Compassvale St?⌄
Block 253 Compassvale St has 90 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Compassvale St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Compassvale St is Compassvale LRT, about 65 m away (~1 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Compassvale St?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, North Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 253 Compassvale St — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 253 Compassvale St a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 Compassvale St sits in Sengkang, in the Sengkang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈74 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
