Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr
55 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100055
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 152 dwelling units. Across 172 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$441k (S$547 psf, 73 sqm). The lease has approximately 51 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1977, with 152 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Merah
- Planning area
- Bukit Merah
- Completed
- 1977
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 152
- Flat model
- New Generation · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$441k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 51 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$441k (S$547 psf), from 172 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 142 | S$433,000recent | 73 sqm | S$547 psf |
| 4-Room | 28 | S$476,000recent | 98 sqm | S$451 psf |
| 5-Room | 2 | S$655,000 | 146 sqm | S$417 psf |
Live now: 1 flat listed for sale at this block — 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 Telok Blangah Dr get?
Flats at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.4% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
8.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 4 | S$2,800/mo |
| 3-Room | 24 | 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 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr has 172 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$430,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 98 sqm | S$610,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 88 sqm | S$472,000 |
| Feb 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 73 sqm | S$440,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$435,500 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 98 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 73 sqm | S$400,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 98 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$433,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 73 sqm | S$428,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr has 152 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block in Bukit Merah.
Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is an HDB block located along Telok Blangah Dr. The block is recorded as completed around 1977, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 152 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room units.
The address is Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100055. 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 449m 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 55 Telok Blangah Dr from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 449 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Telok Blangah MRT449 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 priority459 m
- Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.2 km
- Bukit Merah Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
- Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Gan Eng Seng Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
- Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.8 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 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 Telok Blangah Dr?
Buying a flat at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr (~S$441k) needs about S$3,515/mo in income and S$1,655/mo in repayments, after S$7,827 stamp duty and a S$110k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$441k) — 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$7,827
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$110k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,655/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,515/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 Telok Blangah Dr land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr have recently resold for a median of about S$441k (S$547 psf), from 172 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$433k; 4-Room ≈ S$476k; 5-Room ≈ S$655k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 55 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 55 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is about 8.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$441k. 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 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
For a flat at about S$441k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,515/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,655/mo after a S$110k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr is Telok Blangah MRT, about 449 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr?⌄
Blangah Rise Primary School is within 1 km of Block 55 Telok Blangah Dr — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.