Block 53 Havelock Rd
53 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161053
Block 53 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 156 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (94 sqm), from 35 resales on record. The lease has approximately 86 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 156 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 2011
- Storeys
- 40
- Total units
- 156
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.05M
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 86 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Havelock Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$1,038 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 22 | S$1,000,000recent | 94 sqm | S$988 psf |
| 5-Room | 13 | S$1,068,000recent | 114 sqm | S$864 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 Mar 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,148,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 94 sqm | S$1,148,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 95 sqm | S$1,160,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$1,408,888 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 94 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 114 sqm | S$1,368,888 |
| Jan 2025 | 4-Room | 40 TO 42 | 94 sqm | S$1,188,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 94 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 37 TO 39 | 114 sqm | S$1,378,888 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 94 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$835,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 94 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 94 sqm | S$850,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd has 156 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Havelock Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT395 m · ~6 min
- Havelock MRT527 m · ~8 min
- Great World MRT740 m · ~12 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 priority547 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km577 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority659 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority940 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.6 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Havelock Rd (~S$1.05M) needs about S$8,370/mo in income and S$3,942/mo in repayments, after S$26,600 stamp duty and a S$263k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.05M) — 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$26,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$263k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,942/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$8,370/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 53 Havelock Rd
What is the resale price at Block 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Havelock Rd have recently resold around S$1.05M (94 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 53 Havelock Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$1.00M; 5-Room ≈ S$1.07M. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
Block 53 Havelock Rd has approximately 86 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
Block 53 Havelock Rd has 156 dwelling units across up to 40 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 395 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of Block 53 Havelock Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Havelock Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Havelock Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈86 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
