Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550253
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1988, with 38 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (64 sqm), from 41 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1988, with 38 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 5
- Total units
- 38
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$360k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$523 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 41 | S$360,000recent | 64 sqm | S$523 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 Sept 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 41 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$505,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$482,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$410,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$333,000 |
| Feb 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Oct 2015 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Oct 2014 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Sept 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$320,000 |
| Mar 2014 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$415,888 |
| Nov 2011 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$393,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 38 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 435 m away (~7 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT435 m · ~7 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT792 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km616 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km639 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km646 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority650 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority696 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority849 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr (~S$360k) needs about S$2,870/mo in income and S$1,352/mo in repayments, after S$5,400 stamp duty and a S$90k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$360k) — 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$5,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$90k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,352/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,870/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 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
What is the resale price at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold around S$360k (64 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has approximately 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 38 dwelling units across up to 5 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 435 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Yangzheng Primary School, Zhonghua Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel are within 1 km of Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr sits in Serangoon, in the Serangoon planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
