About 256 to 260 Jalan Besar
256 to 260 Jalan Besar is a short run of shophouse units with apartments above, on the even-numbered side of Jalan Besar in District 8 (Farrer Park, Serangoon Road). OneMap confirms 256 Jalan Besar at postal code 208929 and 260 Jalan Besar at 208935, neither with a building name. The directory lists the property under 260 Jalan Besar. The units share one management corporation, MCST 0383. They face 255 Jalan Besar across the road.
Interesting facts
Jalan Besar means big road in Malay. According to URA it began in the 1830s as a track through a betel nut and fruit orchard, and the Municipality widened and named it in the 1880s and 1890s.
The Jalan Besar conservation area was gazetted on 25 October 1991.
Petain Road nearby has a row of 18 ornate terrace houses from the early 1930s, noted for their floral ceramic tiles.
Nearby
Farrer Park (North East Line) and Bendemeer (Downtown Line) are the nearest MRT stations, each about ten minutes away on foot. City Square Mall on Kitchener Road is the closest shopping centre. Jalan Besar Stadium is a short walk to the east.
Key facts
Address: 256 to 260 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208929 to 208935
District: District 8 (Farrer Park, Serangoon Road)
Property type: Shophouse with apartments
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park (NE8), Bendemeer (DT23)
MCST: 0383