Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4
229 Serangoon Ave 4, Singapore 550229
Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1983, with 120 dwelling units. Across 121 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$522k (S$533 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
Block 229 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$522k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$522k (S$533 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 121 | S$522,000recent | 91 sqm | S$533 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 get?
Flats at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,750/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.3% (from 20 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,750/mo
20 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 20 | S$2,750/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 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 has 121 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$680,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$595,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 91 sqm | S$625,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$513,000 |
| Mar 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$522,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$514,000 |
| May 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$450,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$480,000 |
What flat types are in Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
Block 229 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.
Where is Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 229 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 229 Serangoon Ave 4, Singapore 550229. 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 656m away, around 10 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.
How far is Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 is Serangoon MRT, about 656 m away (~10 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT656 m · ~10 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT837 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km394 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority473 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority715 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km760 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority837 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km848 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?
Buying a flat at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 (~S$522k) needs about S$4,161/mo in income and S$1,960/mo in repayments, after S$10,260 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$522k) — 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$10,260
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,960/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,161/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 229 Serangoon Ave 4
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 have recently resold for a median of about S$522k (S$533 psf), from 121 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 229 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 229 Serangoon Ave 4?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 is about 6.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,750/mo against a resale price of about S$522k. 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 229 Serangoon Ave 4?⌄
For a flat at about S$522k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,161/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,960/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 is Serangoon MRT, about 656 m away (~10 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4?⌄
Zhonghua Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel, Yangzheng Primary School are within 1 km of Block 229 Serangoon Ave 4 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.