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. Across 42 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$500k (S$400 psf, 116 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$900/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 Jul 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Compassvale St get?
Flats at Block 253 Compassvale St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.7% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 20 | S$3,200/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 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Compassvale St?
Block 253 Compassvale St is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 253 Compassvale St is an HDB block located along Compassvale St. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 90 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 253 Compassvale St, Singapore 540253. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Sengkang planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Compassvale LRT, approximately 65m away, around 1 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Rivervale Mall for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, St Anne'S Wood Pg for greenery and recreation, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Sengkang Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 253 Compassvale St land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Compassvale St
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 253 Compassvale St cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 253 Compassvale St have recently resold for a median of about S$500k (S$400 psf), from 42 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 253 Compassvale St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Compassvale St has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1998). 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 253 Compassvale St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Compassvale St is about 7.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$500k. 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 253 Compassvale St?⌄
For a flat at about S$500k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,986/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,877/mo after a S$125k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.