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. Across 73 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$686k (S$540 psf, 118 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 |
Live now: 6 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$770k) — 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 Sept 2025.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr get?
Flats at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$4,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.3% (from 9 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,200/mo
9 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.3%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$50,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 9 | S$4,200/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block located along Telok Blangah Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 76 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100053. It is part of District 04, Telok Blangah / Harbourfront, the Bukit Merah planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Telok Blangah MRT, approximately 440m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include HarbourFront Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 82 Telok Blangah Drive for food options, Telok Blangah Hill Park for greenery and recreation, and Telok Blangah Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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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 Telok Blangah Dr
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$686k (S$540 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr has about 51 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1977). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Telok Blangah Dr is about 7.3%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,200/mo against a resale price of about S$686k. 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 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$686k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,468/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,575/mo after a S$171k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.