Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl
208 Serangoon Ctrl, Singapore 550208
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1985, with 102 dwelling units. Across 118 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$579 psf, 83 sqm). The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1985, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 102
- Flat model
- Improved · Simplified
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$638k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$638k (S$579 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 55 | S$510,000recent | 83 sqm | S$550 psf |
| 5-Room | 63 | S$695,000recent | 122 sqm | S$517 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block 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 208 Serangoon Ctrl get?
Flats at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl have recently sublet for a median of S$2,750/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,750/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$2,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,100/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 Mar 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl has 118 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$938,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 83 sqm | S$735,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 83 sqm | S$638,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 83 sqm | S$618,888 |
| Jan 2023 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 83 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is an HDB block located along Serangoon Ctrl. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 102 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 208 Serangoon Ctrl, Singapore 550208. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, the Serangoon planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Serangoon MRT, approximately 401m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Boundary Road Park for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is Serangoon MRT, about 401 m away (~6 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT401 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km729 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km793 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority808 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority833 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km888 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km908 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary school1.1 km
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?
Buying a flat at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl (~S$638k) needs about S$5,086/mo in income and S$2,395/mo in repayments, after S$13,740 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$638k) — 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$13,740
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,395/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,086/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 208 Serangoon Ctrl
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl have recently resold for a median of about S$638k (S$579 psf), from 118 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$510k; 5-Room ≈ S$695k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl has about 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,750/mo against a resale price of about S$638k. 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 208 Serangoon Ctrl?⌄
For a flat at about S$638k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,086/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,395/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl is Serangoon MRT, about 401 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl?⌄
Zhonghua Primary School, Yangzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 208 Serangoon Ctrl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.