Block 257A Compassvale Rd
257A Compassvale Rd, Singapore 541257
Block 257A Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 118 dwelling units. Across 65 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$568 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 74 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
Block 257A Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 118 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 118
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$610k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 74 years
What are resale prices at Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$610k (S$568 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$416,888recent | 90 sqm | S$430 psf |
| 5-Room | 45 | S$535,000recent | 110 sqm | S$452 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$3,300/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 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 257A Compassvale Rd get?
Flats at Block 257A Compassvale Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.1%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 18 | S$3,000/mo |
| 5-Room | 8 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
Block 257A Compassvale Rd has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$740,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$740,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 90 sqm | S$637,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$623,500 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$635,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 90 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$707,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$703,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$572,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$405,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
Block 257A Compassvale Rd has 118 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
Block 257A Compassvale Rd is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 257A Compassvale Rd is an HDB block located along Compassvale Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 118 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 257A Compassvale Rd, Singapore 541257. 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 Sengkang LRT, approximately 260m away, around 4 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 257A Compassvale Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257A Compassvale Rd is Sengkang LRT, about 260 m away (~4 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sengkang LRT260 m · ~4 min
- Compassvale LRT394 m · ~6 min
- Cheng Lim LRT609 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 priority230 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority398 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km484 m
- Chij St. Joseph's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km540 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km649 m
- Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority719 m
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority777 m
- North Spring Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority856 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 257A Compassvale Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 257A Compassvale Rd (~S$610k) needs about S$4,863/mo in income and S$2,290/mo in repayments, after S$12,900 stamp duty and a S$153k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$610k) — 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$12,900
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$153k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,290/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,863/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 257A Compassvale Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 257A Compassvale Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257A Compassvale Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$610k (S$568 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 257A Compassvale Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$417k; 5-Room ≈ S$535k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 257A Compassvale Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 257A Compassvale Rd has about 74 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1999). 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 257A Compassvale Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 257A Compassvale Rd is about 6.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$610k. 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 257A Compassvale Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$610k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,863/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,290/mo after a S$153k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257A Compassvale Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257A Compassvale Rd is Sengkang LRT, about 260 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257A Compassvale Rd?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Rivervale Primary School are within 1 km of Block 257A Compassvale Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.