Block 257 Kim Keat Ave
257 Kim Keat Ave, Singapore 310257
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 60 dwelling units. Executive flats have recently resold around S$1.00M (146 sqm), from 70 resales on record. The lease has approximately 62 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave is an HDB block in Toa Payoh, completed in 1988, with 60 dwelling units.
- Town
- Toa Payoh
- Planning area
- Toa Payoh
- Completed
- 1988
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 60
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.00M
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 62 years
What are resale prices at Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$1.00M (S$637 psf), from 70 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 70 | S$1,000,888recent | 146 sqm | S$637 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave has 70 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$950,888 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$950,888 |
| Nov 2025 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$1,200,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,088,000 |
| May 2025 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 153 sqm | S$1,075,000 |
| Oct 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$1,010,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,080,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$1,000,888 |
| Apr 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 153 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Jul 2020 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$726,888 |
| Oct 2019 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 153 sqm | S$759,000 |
| Jun 2017 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$710,000 |
What flat types are in Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave has 60 units, mostly Executive flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 257 Kim Keat Ave from MRT and schools?
5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Pei Chun Public SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority562 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior collegewithin 1 km703 m
- First Toa Payoh Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority880 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority883 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km980 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.0 km
- Beatty Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Hong Wen 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 Kim Keat Ave?
Buying a flat at Block 257 Kim Keat Ave (~S$1.00M) needs about S$7,979/mo in income and S$3,758/mo in repayments, after S$24,636 stamp duty and a S$250k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.00M) — 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$24,636
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$250k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,758/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,979/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 Kim Keat Ave
What is the resale price at Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Executive flats at Block 257 Kim Keat Ave have recently resold around S$1.00M (146 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 257 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave 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 257 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Block 257 Kim Keat Ave has 60 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly executive flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 257 Kim Keat Ave?⌄
Pei Chun Public School, First Toa Payoh Primary School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 257 Kim Keat Ave — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 257 Kim Keat Ave a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 257 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 (≈62 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
