Block 261A Sengkang East Way
261A Sengkang East Way, Singapore 541261
Block 261A Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 86 dwelling units. Across 54 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$490 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
Block 261A Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 86 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 86
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$580k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$580k (S$490 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 54 | S$580,000recent | 110 sqm | S$490 psf |
Live now: 2 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 261A Sengkang East Way get?
Flats at Block 261A Sengkang East Way have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.6%
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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
Block 261A Sengkang East Way has 54 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$758,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$511,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$520,000 |
What flat types are in Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
Block 261A Sengkang East Way has 86 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
Block 261A Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 261A Sengkang East Way is an HDB block located along Sengkang East Way. The block is recorded as completed around 1999, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 86 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 261A Sengkang East Way, Singapore 541261. 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 Cheng Lim LRT, approximately 252m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Compass One for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre for food options, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Sengkang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 261A Sengkang East Way from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261A Sengkang East Way is Cheng Lim LRT, about 252 m away (~4 min walk). 11 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Cheng Lim LRT252 m · ~4 min
- Sengkang LRT299 m · ~5 min
- Farmway LRT664 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 priority379 m
- Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority417 m
- Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority504 m
- Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km539 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km645 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km767 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority784 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority907 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 261A Sengkang East Way?
Buying a flat at Block 261A Sengkang East Way (~S$580k) needs about S$4,624/mo in income and S$2,178/mo in repayments, after S$12,000 stamp duty and a S$145k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$580k) — 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$12,000
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$145k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,178/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,624/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 261A Sengkang East Way land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 261A Sengkang East Way
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 261A Sengkang East Way cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 261A Sengkang East Way have recently resold for a median of about S$580k (S$490 psf), from 54 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 261A Sengkang East Way worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 261A Sengkang East Way has about 73 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 261A Sengkang East Way?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 261A Sengkang East Way is about 6.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$580k. 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 261A Sengkang East Way?⌄
For a flat at about S$580k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,624/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,178/mo after a S$145k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261A Sengkang East Way?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261A Sengkang East Way is Cheng Lim LRT, about 252 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261A Sengkang East Way?⌄
Compassvale Primary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Springdale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 261A Sengkang East Way — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.