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Block 56 Havelock Rd

56 Havelock Rd, Singapore 161056

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Nov 2025 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 56 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 156 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.07M (94 sqm), from 37 resales on record. The lease has approximately 87 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 56 Havelock Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 2011, with 156 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
2011
Storeys
40
Total units
156
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$1.07M
Last transacted
Nov 2025
Remaining lease
≈ 87 years
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What are resale prices at Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

4-Room flats have recently resold around S$1.07M (S$1,046 psf), from 37 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
4-Room18S$940,000recent94 sqmS$929 psf
5-Room19S$1,052,500recent114 sqmS$858 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 Nov 2025.

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What has recently sold at Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 56 Havelock Rd has 37 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,400,000 in Nov 2025 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Nov 20255-Room28 TO 30114 sqmS$1,400,000
Aug 20255-Room37 TO 39114 sqmS$1,415,000
Aug 20254-Room28 TO 3094 sqmS$1,070,000
May 20255-Room10 TO 12114 sqmS$1,340,888
Mar 20255-Room07 TO 09114 sqmS$1,338,888
Dec 20244-Room13 TO 1594 sqmS$1,040,000
Jul 20244-Room16 TO 1894 sqmS$1,058,000
Jul 20244-Room37 TO 3994 sqmS$1,168,000
Jul 20244-Room01 TO 0394 sqmS$850,000
Dec 20234-Room13 TO 1594 sqmS$940,000
Mar 20234-Room34 TO 3694 sqmS$1,010,000
Nov 20225-Room22 TO 24115 sqmS$1,150,000
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What flat types are in Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 56 Havelock Rd has 156 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 785-Room: 78
5

How far is Block 56 Havelock Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 56 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 477 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority517 m
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km588 m
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority736 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority892 m
  • Crescent Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.3 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

Mall: Valley Point · 383 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 239 mHawker centre: Beo Crescent Market · 226 mPark: Ganges Ave Os · 329 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 56 Havelock Rd (~S$1.07M) needs about S$8,530/mo in income and S$4,018/mo in repayments, after S$27,400 stamp duty and a S$268k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$1.07M) — 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$27,400

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$268k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$4,018/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,530/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 56 Havelock Rd

What is the resale price at Block 56 Havelock Rd?

4-Room flats at Block 56 Havelock Rd have recently resold around S$1.07M (94 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 56 Havelock Rd by flat type?

4-Room ≈ S$940k; 5-Room ≈ S$1.05M. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Block 56 Havelock Rd has approximately 87 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 2011). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Block 56 Havelock Rd has 156 dwelling units across up to 40 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 56 Havelock Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 56 Havelock Rd is Tiong Bahru MRT, about 477 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 56 Havelock Rd?

Alexandra Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, River Valley Primary School are within 1 km of Block 56 Havelock Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 56 Havelock Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 56 Havelock Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈87 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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