Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres
5 Telok Blangah Cres, Singapore 90005
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 143 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$411k (66 sqm), from 155 resales on record. The lease has approximately 56 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1974, with 143 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 16
- Total units
- 143
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$411k
- Last transacted
- Feb 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 56 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$411k (S$556 psf), from 155 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 154 | S$410,888recent | 66 sqm | S$556 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$405,000 | 141 sqm | S$267 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 Feb 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres has 155 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$420,000 in Feb 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 75 sqm | S$425,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 66 sqm | S$420,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 75 sqm | S$464,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 66 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 66 sqm | S$360,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 75 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 66 sqm | S$358,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$395,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 66 sqm | S$401,000 |
| May 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 66 sqm | S$410,888 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres has 143 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres from MRT and schools?
4 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.
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary schoolwithin 1 km518 m
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority693 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority866 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority966 m
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.0 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.1 km
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Gan Eng Seng 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 5 Telok Blangah Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres (~S$411k) needs about S$3,275/mo in income and S$1,543/mo in repayments, after S$6,927 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$411k) — 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$6,927
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$103k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,543/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,275/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 5 Telok Blangah Cres
What is the resale price at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres have recently resold around S$411k (66 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$411k; 5-Room ≈ S$405k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres has approximately 56 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres has 143 dwelling units across up to 16 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres?⌄
Radin Mas Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 5 Telok Blangah Cres sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈56 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
