Block 53 Lengkok Bahru
53 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 150053
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (84 sqm), from 94 resales on record. The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1986, with 110 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1986
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 110
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$540k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$540 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 67 | S$500,000recent | 84 sqm | S$540 psf |
| 5-Room | 27 | S$368,000recent | 122 sqm | S$280 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 Jan 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru has 94 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$685,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$685,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 84 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 84 sqm | S$486,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 84 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Apr 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 84 sqm | S$488,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru has 110 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Lengkok Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 376 m away (~6 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Redhill MRT376 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km351 m
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority430 m
- Queenstown Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km521 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km674 m
- Queenstown Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority997 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 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 Lengkok Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru (~S$540k) needs about S$4,305/mo in income and S$2,028/mo in repayments, after S$10,800 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$540k) — 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$10,800
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$135k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,028/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,305/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 Lengkok Bahru
What is the resale price at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru have recently resold around S$540k (84 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$500k; 5-Room ≈ S$368k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru has approximately 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru has 110 dwelling units across up to 12 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is Redhill MRT, about 376 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Queenstown Primary School are within 1 km of Block 53 Lengkok Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Lengkok Bahru a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
