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Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4

228 Serangoon Ave 4, Singapore 550228

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

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1983, with 120 dwelling units. Across 143 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$582 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1983, with 120 dwelling units.

Town
Serangoon
Planning area
Serangoon
Completed
1983
Storeys
13
Total units
120
Flat model
New Generation
Market segment
OCR
Median resale
S$570k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 57 years
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What are resale prices at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$570k (S$582 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room143S$570,000recent91 sqmS$582 psf

Live now: 8 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$665k) 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 Mar 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,400/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.1% (from 13 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,400/mo

13 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

5.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$28,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room13S$2,400/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 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 has 143 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$650,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room13 TO 1591 sqmS$650,000
May 20254-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$676,000
May 20254-Room04 TO 0691 sqmS$665,000
May 20244-Room10 TO 1291 sqmS$570,000
Feb 20244-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$655,000
Feb 20244-Room10 TO 1291 sqmS$610,000
Nov 20224-Room07 TO 0991 sqmS$570,000
Aug 20224-Room04 TO 0691 sqmS$510,000
Oct 20214-Room10 TO 1291 sqmS$558,000
Jul 20214-Room10 TO 1293 sqmS$490,000
Jan 20214-Room01 TO 0391 sqmS$415,000
Nov 20204-Room04 TO 0693 sqmS$442,000
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What flat types are in Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.

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

4-Room: 120
6

Where is Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block in Serangoon.

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block located along Serangoon Ave 4. The block is recorded as completed around 1983, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.

The address is Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4, Singapore 550228. 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 696m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, Teo Bobby for groceries, Serangoon Garden Market for food options, Chuan Walk Pg for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is Serangoon MRT, about 696 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km352 m
  • Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority431 m
  • Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
  • Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km795 m
  • Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority878 m
  • Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km890 m
  • St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Nex · 662 mSupermarket: Teo Bobby · 267 mHawker centre: Serangoon Garden Market · 844 mPark: Chuan Walk Pg · 316 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 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 (~S$570k) needs about S$4,544/mo in income and S$2,140/mo in repayments, after S$11,700 stamp duty and a S$143k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$570k) — 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$11,700

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$143k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,140/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,544/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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What have flats at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 sold for recently?

Recent sales at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4

How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 cost?

4-Room flats at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$570k (S$582 psf), from 143 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1983). 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 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Gross rental yield at Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is about 5.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,400/mo against a resale price of about S$570k. 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 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

For a flat at about S$570k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,544/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,140/mo after a S$143k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 is Serangoon MRT, about 696 m away (~11 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4?

Zhonghua Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel, Yangzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 228 Serangoon Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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