Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3
242 Serangoon Ave 3, Singapore 550242
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1985, with 90 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (84 sqm), from 111 resales on record. The lease has approximately 59 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1985, with 90 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 90
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$609k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 59 years
What are resale prices at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$609k (S$564 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 77 | S$510,000recent | 84 sqm | S$564 psf |
| 5-Room | 34 | S$580,000recent | 121 sqm | S$445 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 May 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$700,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$630,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 103 sqm | S$768,888 |
| Aug 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$609,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 121 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$763,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 121 sqm | S$690,000 |
What flat types are in Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 has 90 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 is Serangoon MRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk). 8 schools are within 1 km, including 4 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT410 m · ~6 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT630 m · ~10 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km447 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority467 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km478 m
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km759 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority824 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority835 m
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority872 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km990 m
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 (~S$609k) needs about S$4,855/mo in income and S$2,287/mo in repayments, after S$12,870 stamp duty and a S$152k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$609k) — 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$12,870
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$152k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,287/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,855/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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3
What is the resale price at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 have recently resold around S$609k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$510k; 5-Room ≈ S$580k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?⌄
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 has approximately 59 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?⌄
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 has 90 dwelling units across up to 10 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 is Serangoon MRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3?⌄
Yangzheng Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel, Zhonghua Primary School, St. Gabriel's Primary School are within 1 km of Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 242 Serangoon Ave 3 sits in Serangoon, in the Serangoon planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈59 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
