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. Across 74 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$778k (S$661 psf, 115 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- 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 |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — 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 Feb 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr get?
Flats at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 15 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
15 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,800/mo |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$3,200/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block located along Serangoon Ctrl Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 112 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550256. 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 518m away, around 8 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 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.
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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 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$778k (S$661 psf), from 74 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$605k; 5-Room ≈ S$778k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). 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 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$778k. 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 256 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$778k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,200/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,920/mo after a S$194k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.