Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr
53 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100053
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 76 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$686k (118 sqm), from 73 resales on record. The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$686k
- Last transacted
- Sept 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$686k (S$540 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 73 | S$685,888recent | 118 sqm | S$540 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 Sept 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$790,000 in Sept 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 118 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 115 sqm | S$768,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 118 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Jan 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 115 sqm | S$708,000 |
| Aug 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$615,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 118 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$685,888 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 118 sqm | S$688,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$558,000 |
| May 2016 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 115 sqm | S$790,000 |
| Dec 2014 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$668,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr has 76 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Telok Blangah MRT440 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Blangah Rise Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority372 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.9 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 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 Telok Blangah Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr (~S$686k) needs about S$5,468/mo in income and S$2,575/mo in repayments, after S$15,177 stamp duty and a S$171k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$686k) — 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$15,177
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$171k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,575/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,468/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 Telok Blangah Dr
What is the resale price at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr have recently resold around S$686k (118 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr has approximately 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr has 76 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 440 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Blangah Rise Primary School is within 1 km of Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈51 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
