Block 281B Sengkang East Ave
281B Sengkang East Ave, Singapore 542281
Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2014, with 112 dwelling units. Across 60 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$788k (S$796 psf, 92 sqm). The lease has approximately 88 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang, completed in 2014, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Sengkang
- Planning area
- Sengkang
- Completed
- 2014
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Flat model
- Premium Apartment
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$788k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 88 years
What are resale prices at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$788k (S$796 psf), from 60 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 60 | S$788,000recent | 92 sqm | S$796 psf |
“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 281B Sengkang East Ave get?
Flats at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.6% (from 5 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
5 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 5 | 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 Nov 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
Block 281B Sengkang East Ave has 60 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$815,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$815,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$788,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$845,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$814,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$780,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 92 sqm | S$789,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$680,000 |
What flat types are in Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
Block 281B Sengkang East Ave has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Premium Apartment model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is an HDB block in Sengkang.
Block 281B 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 112 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 281B Sengkang East Ave, Singapore 542281. 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 Renjong LRT, approximately 175m away, around 3 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.
How far is Block 281B Sengkang East Ave from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is Renjong LRT, about 175 m away (~3 min walk). 9 schools are within 1 km, including 6 primary schools.
Getting around
- Renjong LRT175 m · ~3 min
- Buangkok MRT348 m · ~5 min
- Ranggung LRT616 m · ~10 min
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 priority225 m
- Nan Chiau High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km399 m
- North Vista Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority559 m
- Nan Chiau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority725 m
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km730 m
- Anchor Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority734 m
- Punggol Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority930 m
- North Vista Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km962 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave (~S$788k) needs about S$6,282/mo in income and S$2,959/mo in repayments, after S$18,240 stamp duty and a S$197k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$788k) — 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$18,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$197k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,959/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,282/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 281B Sengkang East Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 281B Sengkang East Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$788k (S$796 psf), from 60 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 281B Sengkang East Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 281B 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.
What is the rental yield at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is about 4.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$788k. 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 281B Sengkang East Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$788k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,282/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,959/mo after a S$197k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 281B Sengkang East Ave?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 281B Sengkang East Ave is Renjong LRT, about 175 m away (~3 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 281B 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 281B Sengkang East Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.