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. Across 94 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$540k (S$540 psf, 84 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Simplified · Improved
- 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 |
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“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 rent and yield does Block 53 Lengkok Bahru get?
Flats at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,800/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,800/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$45,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 21 | S$3,400/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 Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Simplified / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Lengkok Bahru?
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is an HDB block located along Lengkok Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1986, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 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 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 150053. 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 Redhill MRT, approximately 376m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Anchorpoint for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 79 Redhill Lane for food options, Bukit Merah Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Leng Kee Community Centre for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Lengkok Bahru
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$540k (S$540 psf), from 94 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$500k; 5-Room ≈ S$368k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 53 Lengkok Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Lengkok Bahru has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1986). 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 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Lengkok Bahru is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,800/mo against a resale price of about S$540k. 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 Lengkok Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$540k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,305/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,028/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.