Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550257
Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1997, with 102 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$860k (115 sqm), from 65 resales on record. The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1997, with 102 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 102
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$860k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$860k (S$751 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 25 | S$680,000recent | 99 sqm | S$638 psf |
| 5-Room | 40 | S$860,000recent | 115 sqm | S$695 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 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,000,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$1,060,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 99 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$978,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 115 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 115 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 115 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$868,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 99 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 99 sqm | S$800,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 102 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 506 m away (~8 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT506 m · ~8 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT959 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Peicai Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km537 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority618 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km801 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km817 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority928 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 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr (~S$860k) needs about S$6,856/mo in income and S$3,229/mo in repayments, after S$20,400 stamp duty and a S$215k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$860k) — 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$20,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$215k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,229/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,856/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 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
What is the resale price at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold around S$860k (115 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$680k; 5-Room ≈ S$860k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 257 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 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 102 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 506 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Zhonghua Primary School, Yangzheng Primary School, Chij Our Lady Of Good Counsel are within 1 km of Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 257 Serangoon Ctrl Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 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.
