Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560521
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1980, with 96 dwelling units. Across 111 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (S$504 psf, 118 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio, completed in 1980, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Ang Mo Kio
- Planning area
- Ang Mo Kio
- Completed
- 1980
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$640k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 53 years
What are resale prices at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$640k (S$504 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 111 | S$640,000recent | 118 sqm | S$504 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — search all listings.
“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 Apr 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 get?
Flats at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently sublet for a median of S$2,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.3% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,800/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$33,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$2,800/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 111 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$785,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$788,000 |
| May 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$770,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 118 sqm | S$638,888 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$618,000 |
| Oct 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 118 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 118 sqm | S$540,000 |
| May 2020 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 118 sqm | S$640,000 |
| Nov 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$508,000 |
What flat types are in Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block in Ang Mo Kio.
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is an HDB block located along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Singapore 560521. It is part of District 20, Bishan / Ang Mo Kio, the Ang Mo Kio planning area. The block falls within the North-East Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Ang Mo Kio MRT, approximately 461m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Jubilee Square for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 527 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 for food options, Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East for greenery and recreation, Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Cheng San Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Ang Mo Kio MRT, about 461 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Ang Mo Kio MRT461 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Anderson Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km86 m
- Jing Shan Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority162 m
- Deyi Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km849 m
- Teck Ghee Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority890 m
- Mayflower Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority974 m
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Presbyterian High 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 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?
Buying a flat at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (~S$640k) needs about S$5,102/mo in income and S$2,403/mo in repayments, after S$13,800 stamp duty and a S$160k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$640k) — 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$13,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$160k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,403/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,102/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 have recently resold for a median of about S$640k (S$504 psf), from 111 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 has about 53 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is about 5.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,800/mo against a resale price of about S$640k. 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 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
For a flat at about S$640k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,102/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,403/mo after a S$160k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 is Ang Mo Kio MRT, about 461 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5?⌄
Jing Shan Primary School, Teck Ghee Primary School, Mayflower Primary School are within 1 km of Block 521 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.