Block 256 Compassvale Rd
256 Compassvale Rd, Singapore 540256
Block 256 Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units. Across 34 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$412 psf, 116 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 256 Compassvale Rd?
Block 256 Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1998, with 84 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1998
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 84
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$515k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 256 Compassvale Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$412 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 34 | S$515,000recent | 116 sqm | S$412 psf |
Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$662k) and 4 for rent (median S$1,000/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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 256 Compassvale Rd get?
Flats at Block 256 Compassvale Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | 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 256 Compassvale Rd?
Block 256 Compassvale Rd has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 116 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$665,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 116 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 116 sqm | S$488,000 |
| Mar 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$416,000 |
| Jun 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 116 sqm | S$495,000 |
| Aug 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$373,000 |
What flat types are in Block 256 Compassvale Rd?
Block 256 Compassvale Rd has 84 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 256 Compassvale Rd?
Block 256 Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 256 Compassvale Rd is an HDB block located along Compassvale Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1998, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 84 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 256 Compassvale Rd, Singapore 540256. 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 151m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Compass One 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 256 Compassvale Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 256 Compassvale Rd is Compassvale LRT, about 151 m away (~2 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Compassvale LRT151 m · ~2 min
- Sengkang LRT496 m · ~8 min
- Cheng Lim LRT666 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority175 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km260 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km425 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority490 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority589 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km816 m
- Edgefield Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km838 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority874 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 256 Compassvale Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 256 Compassvale Rd (~S$515k) needs about S$4,105/mo in income and S$1,934/mo in repayments, after S$10,050 stamp duty and a S$129k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$515k) — 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$10,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$129k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,934/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,105/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 256 Compassvale Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 256 Compassvale Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 256 Compassvale Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 256 Compassvale Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$515k (S$412 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 256 Compassvale Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 256 Compassvale Rd has about 73 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 256 Compassvale Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 256 Compassvale Rd is about 7.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$515k. 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 256 Compassvale Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$515k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,105/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,934/mo after a S$129k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 256 Compassvale Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 256 Compassvale Rd is Compassvale LRT, about 151 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 256 Compassvale Rd?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Rivervale Primary School, North Spring Primary School are within 1 km of Block 256 Compassvale Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.