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. Across 36 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.15M (S$1,116 psf, 94 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$1.15M
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 86 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Havelock Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.15M (S$1,116 psf), from 36 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 | 14 | S$1,125,000recent | 114 sqm | S$917 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 4 for rent (median S$1,600/mo) — 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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Havelock Rd get?
Flats at Block 53 Havelock Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,170/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,170/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,040
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$4,500/mo |
| 4-Room | 15 | S$4,170/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd has 36 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,468,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 31 TO 33 | 114 sqm | S$1,468,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 95 sqm | S$1,160,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 31 TO 33 | 94 sqm | S$1,148,000 |
| 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 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 94 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 5-Room | 37 TO 39 | 114 sqm | S$1,378,888 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd has 156 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Havelock Rd?
Block 53 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 53 Havelock Rd is an HDB block located along Havelock Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2011, with up to 40 storeys. It has an estimated 156 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 53 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161053. 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 395m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Tiong Bahru Plaza for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blks 22A/B Havelock Road for food options, Ganges Ave Os for greenery and recreation, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.
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$1.15M) needs about S$9,151/mo in income and S$4,310/mo in repayments, after S$30,520 stamp duty and a S$287k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.15M) — 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$30,520
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$287k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$4,310/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$9,151/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.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Havelock Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 53 Havelock Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Havelock Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$1.15M (S$1,116 psf), from 36 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 53 Havelock Rd by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$1.00M; 5-Room ≈ S$1.13M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 53 Havelock Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Havelock Rd has about 86 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). 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 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Havelock Rd is about 4.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,170/mo against a resale price of about S$1.15M. 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 53 Havelock Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$1.15M on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$9,151/mo in household income, with repayments around S$4,310/mo after a S$287k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.