Block 653 Jln Tenaga
653 Jln Tenaga, Singapore 410653
Block 653 Jln Tenaga is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1995, with 79 dwelling units. Across 72 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (S$494 psf, 126 sqm). The lease has approximately 70 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
Block 653 Jln Tenaga is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1995, with 79 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1995
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 79
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$660k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 70 years
What are resale prices at Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$660k (S$494 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 72 | S$660,000recent | 127 sqm | S$494 psf |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$860k) — 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 653 Jln Tenaga get?
Flats at Block 653 Jln Tenaga have recently sublet for a median of S$2,700/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.9% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,700/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$32,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 16 | S$2,700/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
Block 653 Jln Tenaga has 72 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$855,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 125 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 124 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 127 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 126 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 126 sqm | S$672,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$660,000 |
| May 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 128 sqm | S$560,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 128 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 125 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Nov 2014 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 124 sqm | S$600,000 |
What flat types are in Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
Block 653 Jln Tenaga has 79 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
Block 653 Jln Tenaga is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 653 Jln Tenaga is an HDB block located along Jln Tenaga. The block is recorded as completed around 1995, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 79 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 653 Jln Tenaga, Singapore 410653. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Kaki Bukit MRT, approximately 256m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include FRIENDS HYPERMART PTE. LTD. for groceries, Blk 630 Bedok Reservoir Road for food options, Jalan Singa Park for greenery and recreation, and Eunos Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 653 Jln Tenaga from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 653 Jln Tenaga is Kaki Bukit MRT, about 256 m away (~4 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Kaki Bukit MRT256 m · ~4 min
- Ubi MRT972 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Telok Kurau Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority437 m
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority844 m
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km878 m
- Damai Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- St. Stephen's SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 653 Jln Tenaga?
Buying a flat at Block 653 Jln Tenaga (~S$660k) needs about S$5,261/mo in income and S$2,478/mo in repayments, after S$14,400 stamp duty and a S$165k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$660k) — 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$14,400
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$165k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,478/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,261/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.
Recent sales at Block 653 Jln Tenaga land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 653 Jln Tenaga
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 653 Jln Tenaga cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 653 Jln Tenaga have recently resold for a median of about S$660k (S$494 psf), from 72 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 653 Jln Tenaga worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 653 Jln Tenaga has about 70 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1995). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 653 Jln Tenaga?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 653 Jln Tenaga is about 4.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,700/mo against a resale price of about S$660k. 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 653 Jln Tenaga?⌄
For a flat at about S$660k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,261/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,478/mo after a S$165k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 653 Jln Tenaga?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 653 Jln Tenaga is Kaki Bukit MRT, about 256 m away (~4 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 653 Jln Tenaga?⌄
Telok Kurau Primary School, Maha Bodhi School are within 1 km of Block 653 Jln Tenaga — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
