Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr, Singapore 550261
Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1988, with 52 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (64 sqm), from 65 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1988, with 52 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 52
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$395k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$395k (S$573 psf), from 65 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 65 | S$395,000recent | 64 sqm | S$573 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 65 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$470,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$503,000 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$455,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$370,000 |
| Feb 2020 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$355,000 |
| Oct 2017 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 sqm | S$338,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 sqm | S$330,000 |
What flat types are in Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 52 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 381 m away (~6 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Serangoon MRT381 m · ~6 min
- Lorong Chuan MRT970 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 km669 m
- Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km716 m
- Yangzheng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority743 m
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority750 m
- Nanyang Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km790 m
- St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km930 m
- Chij Our Lady Of Good CounselPrimary school1.0 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 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr (~S$395k) needs about S$3,149/mo in income and S$1,483/mo in repayments, after S$6,450 stamp duty and a S$99k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$395k) — 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$6,450
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$99k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,483/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,149/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 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr
What is the resale price at Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr have recently resold around S$395k (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 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 261 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 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr has 52 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is Serangoon MRT, about 381 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr?⌄
Yangzheng Primary School, Zhonghua Primary School are within 1 km of Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 261 Serangoon Ctrl Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 261 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.
