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Block 53 Havelock Rd

53 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161053

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

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.

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What are the key facts about Block 53 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

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
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What are resale prices at Block 53 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.05M (S$1,038 psf), from 35 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room22S$1,000,000recent94 sqmS$988 psf
5-Room13S$1,068,000recent114 sqmS$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.

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What has recently sold at Block 53 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 53 Havelock Rd has 35 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,148,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20264-Room31 TO 3394 sqmS$1,148,000
Mar 20264-Room22 TO 2495 sqmS$1,160,000
Oct 20255-Room16 TO 18114 sqmS$1,408,888
Jun 20254-Room25 TO 2794 sqmS$1,000,000
Feb 20255-Room25 TO 27114 sqmS$1,368,888
Jan 20254-Room40 TO 4294 sqmS$1,188,000
Nov 20244-Room10 TO 1294 sqmS$960,000
Jul 20245-Room37 TO 39114 sqmS$1,378,888
Jul 20244-Room19 TO 2194 sqmS$1,050,000
Jun 20244-Room04 TO 0694 sqmS$835,000
Jan 20244-Room31 TO 3394 sqmS$1,050,000
Dec 20234-Room04 TO 0694 sqmS$850,000
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What flat types are in Block 53 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 53 Havelock Rd has 156 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 1175-Room: 39
5

How far is Block 53 Havelock Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

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

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

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 384 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 241 mHawker centre: Blks 22A/B Havelock Road · 171 mPark: Ganges Ave Os · 359 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

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.

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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.

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