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. Across 41 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$360k (S$523 psf, 64 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 6 for rent (median S$890/mo) — 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr get?
Flats at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.0% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 9 | S$2,700/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Simplified model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block located along Serangoon Ctrl Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 5 storeys. It has an estimated 38 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room units.
The address is Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550253. 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 435m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, Teo Bobby for groceries, Boundary Road Park for greenery and recreation, and Braddell Heights Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$360k (S$523 psf), from 41 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has about 62 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is about 9.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$360k. 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 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$360k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,870/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,352/mo after a S$90k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.