Blk 253 Serangoon Ctrl Dr is an HDB block in Serangoon (completed in 1988, 5 storeys, 38 units). As of Jul 2026, its median resale price over the last 24 months is $493,944, about 37% below the Serangoon median, from 2 sales. 41 resale transactions have been recorded here since 1990.
Explore this block on the interactive map →| Town | Serangoon |
|---|---|
| Completed | 1988 |
| Lease from | 1988 |
| Storeys | 5 |
| Dwelling units | 38 |
| Unit mix (sold) | 3-room ×38 |
| Recorded resales | 41 since 1990 |
| Flat type | Median price | Median $/m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | $493,944 | $7,718/m² | 2 |
Median monthly rent at this block: $3,100/mo (1 rental contracts, last 12 months).
Estimated gross rental yield: ~7.5% (Serangoon average: ~5.1%) — annual median rent over median resale price, before taxes, fees and vacancy.
On price per square metre, this block is cheaper than 26% of Serangoon blocks with recent sales.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $457,132–$511,368 (central estimate $484,250). Recent sales — median $478,224 — sit within that range. The model explains 94% of resale prices with a typical error of ±6%. Indicative only — not an official valuation.
| Year | Median (nominal) | Median (today's $) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $76,000 | $131,517 | 2 |
| 1995 | $105,500 | $174,084 | 2 |
| 1996 | $195,000 | $317,387 | 3 |
| 1997 | $228,000 | $363,741 | 1 |
| 1998 | $172,500 | $275,949 | 2 |
| 1999 | $150,500 | $240,698 | 1 |
| 2000 | $160,000 | $252,486 | 1 |
| 2001 | $151,750 | $237,065 | 2 |
| 2002 | $149,000 | $233,684 | 3 |
| 2003 | $175,000 | $273,128 | 3 |
| 2004 | $175,000 | $268,637 | 2 |
| 2005 | $157,000 | $239,871 | 1 |
| 2007 | $187,000 | $277,125 | 1 |
| 2008 | $251,000 | $348,823 | 1 |
| 2009 | $260,000 | $359,218 | 1 |
| 2010 | $282,500 | $379,567 | 2 |
| 2011 | $394,000 | $502,964 | 2 |
| 2014 | $340,000 | $401,285 | 3 |
| 2015 | $350,000 | $415,258 | 1 |
| 2017 | $340,500 | $403,806 | 2 |
| 2020 | $360,000 | $423,399 | 1 |
| 2023 | $410,000 | $423,589 | 1 |
| 2024 | $473,944 | $478,224 | 2 |
| 2025 | $505,000 | $505,000 | 1 |
| Record sale | $505,000 (3-Room, 2025-09) |
|---|---|
| First recorded sale | $54,000 (1993-03) |
| Busiest year | 1996 · 3 sales |
| 10-year change (real) | +22% (+2.0%/yr, 2015→2025) |
| Total transacted | $10.0M across 41 sales |
| Month | Flat type | Storey | Area (m²) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $505,000 |
| 2024-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $482,888 |
| 2024-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $465,000 |
| 2023-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $410,000 |
| 2020-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $360,000 |
| 2017-07 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $333,000 |
| 2017-02 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $348,000 |
| 2015-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $350,000 |
| 2014-10 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $340,000 |
| 2014-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $320,000 |
| 2014-03 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $415,888 |
| 2011-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $393,000 |
| 2011-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $395,000 |
| 2010-08 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 | $290,000 |
| 2010-03 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $275,000 |
| 2009-09 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 64 | $260,000 |
| 2008-11 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $251,000 |
| 2007-04 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $187,000 |
| 2005-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $157,000 |
| 2004-09 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 64 | $170,000 |
| Block | Median (24 mo) | Median $/m² |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blk 257 | $989,000 | $8,600/m² |
| 2. Blk 256 | $980,000 | $8,522/m² |
| 3. Blk 258 | $882,500 | $8,471/m² |
| 4. Blk 255 | $866,500 | $8,601/m² |
| 5. Blk 262 | $527,444 | $8,241/m² |
| 6. Blk 263 | $525,000 | $8,140/m² |
| 7. Blk 253 | $493,944 | $7,718/m² |
| 8. Blk 254 | $487,500 | $7,561/m² |
| 9. Blk 261 | $486,500 | $7,541/m² |
The median resale price over the last 24 months is $493,944 (2 sales, as of Jul 2026). See the by-type table above for 3-room vs 4-room medians.
For a typical 3-room flat here, our price model estimates $457,132–$511,368 (central estimate $484,250). Recent sales — median $478,224 — sit within that range.
The median monthly rent is $3,100/mo over the last 12 months (1 contracts).
The block was completed in 1988 and its 99-year lease runs from 1988.