Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3
551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3, Singapore 550551
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1995, with 108 dwelling units. Across 98 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$455 psf, 100 sqm). The lease has approximately 72 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Serangoon, completed in 1995, with 108 dwelling units.
- Town
- Serangoon
- Planning area
- Serangoon
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 108
- Flat model
- Improved · Model A
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 72 years
What are resale prices at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$455 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 34 | S$433,000recent | 100 sqm | S$402 psf |
| 5-Room | 64 | S$560,000recent | 120 sqm | S$437 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 Jun 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 get?
Flats at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.6% (from 8 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
8 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,000/mo |
| 4-Room | 4 | S$1,900/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 May 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$770,000 in Jun 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 121 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$743,888 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$561,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 119 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 119 sqm | S$695,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 100 sqm | S$477,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 119 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$445,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 100 sqm | S$448,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 100 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Aug 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$540,000 |
What flat types are in Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 has 108 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved / Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 is an HDB block in Serangoon.
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 is an HDB block located along Serangoon Nth Ave 3. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 16 storeys. It has an estimated 108 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 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3, Singapore 550551. 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.
Nearby amenities include Hougang 1 for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, Tavistock Ave Pk for greenery and recreation, and Hwi Yoh Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 from MRT and schools?
3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Serangoon Garden Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km380 m
- Rosyth SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority466 m
- Bowen Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km789 m
- Hougang Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Zhonghua Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Xinmin Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Xinmin Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Hougang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?
Buying a flat at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$455 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$433k; 5-Room ≈ S$560k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 has about 72 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). 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 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 is about 5.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3?⌄
Rosyth School is within 1 km of Block 551 Serangoon Nth Ave 3 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.