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Block 279B Sengkang East Ave

279B Sengkang East Ave, Singapore 542279

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2014, with 84 dwelling units. Across 36 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$851k (S$837 psf, 112 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2014, with 84 dwelling units.

Town
Sengkang
Planning area
Sengkang
Completed
2014
Storeys
15
Total units
84
Flat model
Premium Apartment
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$851k
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 88 years
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What are resale prices at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

5-Room flats have recently resold around S$851k (S$837 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room14S$655,000recent92 sqmS$661 psf
5-Room22S$858,000recent112 sqmS$712 psf

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“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.

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What has recently sold at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$828,888 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20264-Room04 TO 0692 sqmS$828,888
Jan 20264-Room07 TO 0992 sqmS$845,000
Dec 20255-Room10 TO 12112 sqmS$1,100,000
Dec 20255-Room07 TO 09112 sqmS$1,025,000
Aug 20255-Room04 TO 06112 sqmS$1,030,000
Jul 20254-Room13 TO 1592 sqmS$850,888
Apr 20255-Room13 TO 15112 sqmS$1,058,000
Jun 20244-Room10 TO 1292 sqmS$795,000
Apr 20245-Room01 TO 03112 sqmS$818,000
Mar 20244-Room10 TO 1292 sqmS$780,000
Feb 20245-Room04 TO 06112 sqmS$863,000
Sept 20235-Room10 TO 12112 sqmS$858,000
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What flat types are in Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave has 84 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

5-Room: 564-Room: 28
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Where is Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang.

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block located along Sengkang East Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 2014, 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 4-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 279B Sengkang East Ave, Singapore 542279. 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 Buangkok MRT, approximately 284m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Compass One for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Buangkok 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.

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How far is Block 279B Sengkang East Ave from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is Buangkok MRT, about 284 m away (~4 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Palm View Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority258 m
  • North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority439 m
  • Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km501 m
  • Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km612 m
  • Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority782 m
  • North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km838 m
  • Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority850 m
  • Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority864 m

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Compass One · 774 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 89 mHawker centre: Buangkok Hawker Centre · 272 mPark: Hdb - Compassvale Ln (Blk 205B) · 440 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave (~S$851k) needs about S$6,783/mo in income and S$3,195/mo in repayments, after S$20,127 stamp duty and a S$213k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$851k) — 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$20,127

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$213k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,195/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$6,783/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 sales at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 279B Sengkang East Ave

How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave cost?

5-Room flats at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$851k (S$837 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$655k; 5-Room ≈ S$858k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 279B Sengkang East Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 279B Sengkang East Ave has about 88 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2014). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

For a flat at about S$851k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,783/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,195/mo after a S$213k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 279B Sengkang East Ave is Buangkok MRT, about 284 m away (~4 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 279B Sengkang East Ave?

Palm View Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Anchor Green Primary School are within 1 km of Block 279B Sengkang East Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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