Block 261B Sengkang East Way
261B Sengkang East Way, Singapore 542261
Block 261B Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 112 dwelling units. Across 84 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$568k (S$486 psf, 110 sqm). The lease has approximately 73 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261B Sengkang East Way?
Block 261B Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 1999, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 1999
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$568k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 73 years
What are resale prices at Block 261B Sengkang East Way?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$568k (S$486 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$445,000recent | 90 sqm | S$459 psf |
| 5-Room | 63 | S$555,555recent | 110 sqm | S$469 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$768k) and 3 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 261B Sengkang East Way get?
Flats at Block 261B Sengkang East Way have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 24 | S$3,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 3 | S$1,600/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 261B Sengkang East Way?
Block 261B Sengkang East Way has 84 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 110 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$755,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 90 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 90 sqm | S$515,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 110 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$568,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 110 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 110 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 110 sqm | S$555,555 |
What flat types are in Block 261B Sengkang East Way?
Block 261B Sengkang East Way has 112 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 261B Sengkang East Way?
Block 261B Sengkang East Way is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 261B 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 112 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 261B Sengkang East Way, Singapore 542261. 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 239m 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, Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) for greenery and recreation, Sengkang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Sengkang Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 261B Sengkang East Way from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261B Sengkang East Way is Sengkang LRT, about 239 m away (~4 min walk). 10 schools are within 1 km, including 5 primary schools.
Getting around
- Sengkang LRT239 m · ~4 min
- Cheng Lim LRT317 m · ~5 min
- Compassvale LRT685 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority386 m
- Compassvale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority393 m
- Springdale Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority515 m
- Outram Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km591 m
- Compassvale Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km672 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km716 m
- Seng Kang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority743 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority877 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 261B Sengkang East Way?
Buying a flat at Block 261B Sengkang East Way (~S$568k) needs about S$4,528/mo in income and S$2,133/mo in repayments, after S$11,640 stamp duty and a S$142k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$568k) — 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$11,640
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$142k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,133/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,528/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 261B Sengkang East Way land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 261B Sengkang East Way
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 261B Sengkang East Way cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 261B Sengkang East Way have recently resold for a median of about S$568k (S$486 psf), from 84 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 261B Sengkang East Way by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$445k; 5-Room ≈ S$556k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 261B Sengkang East Way worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 261B 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 261B Sengkang East Way?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 261B Sengkang East Way is about 7.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$568k. 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 261B Sengkang East Way?⌄
For a flat at about S$568k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,528/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,133/mo after a S$142k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261B Sengkang East Way?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261B Sengkang East Way is Sengkang LRT, about 239 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261B Sengkang East Way?⌄
Nan Chiau Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Springdale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School are within 1 km of Block 261B Sengkang East Way — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.