Block 55 Havelock Rd
55 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161055
Block 55 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 175 dwelling units. Across 61 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$1,066 psf, 89 sqm). The lease has approximately 86 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 Havelock Rd?
Block 55 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 175 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 2011
- Storeys
- 36
- Total units
- 175
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$900k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 86 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 Havelock Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$1,066 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 25 | S$690,888recent | 69 sqm | S$930 psf |
| 4-Room | 36 | S$1,020,000recent | 94 sqm | S$1,008 psf |
Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$885k) and 4 for rent (median S$2,050/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 55 Havelock Rd get?
Flats at Block 55 Havelock Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 16 | S$4,100/mo |
| 3-Room | 16 | S$3,000/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 55 Havelock Rd?
Block 55 Havelock Rd has 61 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$900,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 94 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 25 TO 27 | 94 sqm | S$1,140,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 95 sqm | S$1,090,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$1,070,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$785,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 69 sqm | S$813,600 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 89 sqm | S$1,026,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 94 sqm | S$1,100,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 22 TO 24 | 69 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 69 sqm | S$760,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 34 TO 36 | 89 sqm | S$1,108,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 89 sqm | S$870,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 Havelock Rd?
Block 55 Havelock Rd has 175 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 55 Havelock Rd?
Block 55 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 55 Havelock Rd is an HDB block located along Havelock Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 2011, with up to 36 storeys. It has an estimated 175 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.
The address is Block 55 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161055. 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 484m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Valley Point 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 55 Havelock Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 484 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tiong Bahru MRT484 m · ~8 min
- Havelock MRT513 m · ~8 min
- Great World MRT659 m · ~10 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 priority554 m
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km623 m
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority747 m
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority864 m
- Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.7 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 55 Havelock Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 55 Havelock Rd (~S$900k) needs about S$7,175/mo in income and S$3,379/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$900k) — 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$21,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$225k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,379/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,175/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 55 Havelock Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 55 Havelock Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 55 Havelock Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 55 Havelock Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$900k (S$1,066 psf), from 61 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 55 Havelock Rd by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$691k; 4-Room ≈ S$1.02M (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 55 Havelock Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 55 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 55 Havelock Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 55 Havelock Rd is about 4.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$900k. 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 55 Havelock Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$900k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,175/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,379/mo after a S$225k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Havelock Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 484 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Havelock Rd?⌄
Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of Block 55 Havelock Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.