Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550256
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1997, with 112 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$778k (115 sqm), from 74 resales on record. The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1997, with 112 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 112
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$778k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$778k (S$661 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$605,000recent | 100 sqm | S$562 psf |
| 5-Room | 36 | S$777,777recent | 115 sqm | S$628 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 74 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$980,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$980,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 99 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 100 sqm | S$758,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$826,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$798,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$777,777 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$748,000 |
What flat types are in Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 112 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 518 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT518 m · ~8 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT899 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km516 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority597 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km768 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km778 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority785 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority866 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Gabriel's Primary SchoolPrimary 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 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr (~S$778k) needs about S$6,200/mo in income and S$2,920/mo in repayments, after S$17,933 stamp duty and a S$194k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$778k) — 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$17,933
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$194k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,920/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,200/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 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
What is the resale price at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold around S$778k (115 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$605k; 5-Room ≈ S$778k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has approximately 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 112 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 518 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Zhonghua Primary School, Yangzheng Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel are within 1 km of Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 256 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 (≈72 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
