Block 253 Kim Keat Ave
253 Kim Keat Ave, Singapore 310253
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 24 dwelling units. Across 24 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$400 psf, 108 sqm). The lease has approximately 68 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 24 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 4
- Total units
- 24
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$465k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2020
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 68 years
What are resale prices at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (S$400 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 15 | S$312,000recent | 104 sqm | S$280 psf |
| 5-Room | 9 | S$397,000recent | 125 sqm | S$295 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 Mar 2020.
What rent and yield does Block 253 Kim Keat Ave get?
Flats at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave have recently sublet for a median of S$2,600/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.7% (from 10 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,600/mo
10 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$31,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 8 | S$2,400/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 Oct 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave has 24 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Mar 2020 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$555,000 |
| May 2015 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Feb 2014 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 108 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Nov 2013 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$483,000 |
| Aug 2013 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 111 sqm | S$503,000 |
| May 2011 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 103 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Jan 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 125 sqm | S$397,000 |
| Mar 2008 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 125 sqm | S$359,000 |
| Jan 2008 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 103 sqm | S$310,000 |
| Aug 2007 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$268,000 |
What flat types are in Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave has 24 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 253 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh.
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block located along Kim Keat Ave. The block is recorded as completed around 1988, with up to 4 storeys. It has an estimated 24 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 253 Kim Keat Ave, Singapore 310253. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Toa Payoh planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Toa Payoh Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Toa Payoh South Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 253 Kim Keat Ave from MRT and schools?
5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km680 m
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority737 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km806 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority816 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km943 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave (~S$465k) needs about S$3,707/mo in income and S$1,746/mo in repayments, after S$8,550 stamp duty and a S$116k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$465k) — 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$8,550
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$116k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,746/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,707/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 253 Kim Keat Ave land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Kim Keat Ave
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave have recently resold for a median of about S$465k (S$400 psf), from 24 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$312k; 5-Room ≈ S$397k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 253 Kim Keat Ave worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave has about 68 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1988). 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 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave is about 6.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,600/mo against a resale price of about S$465k. 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 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
For a flat at about S$465k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,707/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,746/mo after a S$116k 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 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 253 Kim Keat Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.