Block 50 Havelock Rd
50 Havelock Rd, Singapore 160050
Block 50 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1966, with 96 dwelling units. Across 20 resales on record, 2-Room flats have recently resold around S$255k (S$551 psf, 43 sqm). The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 50 Havelock Rd?
Block 50 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1966, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1966
- Storeys
- 10
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard · 2-Room
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$255k
- Last transacted
- May 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 50 Havelock Rd?
2-Room flats have recently resold around S$255k (S$551 psf), from 20 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 20 | S$255,000recent | 43 sqm | S$551 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 May 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 50 Havelock Rd get?
Flats at Block 50 Havelock Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$1,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 6 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$1,000/mo
6 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$12,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Room | 6 | S$1,000/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 50 Havelock Rd?
Block 50 Havelock Rd has 20 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$295,000 in May 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 42 sqm | S$295,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$270,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$283,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 45 sqm | S$290,000 |
| May 2023 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$260,000 |
| May 2022 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 2-Room | 04 TO 06 | 43 sqm | S$255,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 2-Room | 01 TO 03 | 39 sqm | S$185,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 42 sqm | S$200,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 45 sqm | S$212,000 |
| May 2018 | 2-Room | 07 TO 09 | 42 sqm | S$227,000 |
| Jul 2017 | 2-Room | 10 TO 12 | 43 sqm | S$265,000 |
What flat types are in Block 50 Havelock Rd?
Block 50 Havelock Rd has 96 units, mostly 2-Room flats of the Standard / 2-Room model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 50 Havelock Rd?
Block 50 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 50 Havelock Rd is an HDB block located along Havelock Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1966, with up to 10 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 2-room units.
The address is Block 50 Havelock Rd, Singapore 160050. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tiong Bahru MRT, approximately 415m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Valley Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Beo Crescent Market for food options, Tiong Bahru Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 50 Havelock Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 50 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 415 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT415 m · ~7 min
- Havelock MRT768 m · ~12 min
- Great World MRT899 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority315 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km349 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority626 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 50 Havelock Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 50 Havelock Rd (~S$255k) needs about S$2,033/mo in income and S$957/mo in repayments, after S$3,300 stamp duty and a S$64k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$255k) — 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$3,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$64k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$957/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$2,033/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 50 Havelock Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 50 Havelock Rd
How much does a 2-Room flat at Block 50 Havelock Rd cost?⌄
2-Room flats at Block 50 Havelock Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$255k (S$551 psf), from 20 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 50 Havelock Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 50 Havelock Rd has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1966). 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 50 Havelock Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 50 Havelock Rd is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$1,000/mo against a resale price of about S$255k. 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 50 Havelock Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$255k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$2,033/mo in household income, with repayments around S$957/mo after a S$64k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 50 Havelock Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 50 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 415 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 50 Havelock Rd?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School are within 1 km of Block 50 Havelock Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.