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. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$465k (108 sqm), from 24 resales on record. 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
- 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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 253 Kim Keat Ave
What is the resale price at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave have recently resold around S$465k (108 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$312k; 5-Room ≈ S$397k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave has approximately 68 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 253 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave has 24 dwelling units across up to 4 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
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.
Is Block 253 Kim Keat Ave a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 253 Kim Keat Ave sits in Toa Payoh, in the Toa Payoh planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈68 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
