Block 5 Farrer Rd
5 Farrer Rd, Singapore 260005
Block 5 Farrer Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah · Tanglin, completed in 1974, with 76 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$888k (123 sqm), from 98 resales on record. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah · Tanglin, completed in 1974, with 76 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bukit Timah
- Planning area
- Tanglin
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 20
- Total units
- 76
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$888k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Farrer Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$888k (S$671 psf), from 98 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 98 | S$888,000recent | 123 sqm | S$671 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd has 98 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,020,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 120 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$955,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$990,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$888,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$828,000 |
| Jan 2020 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$850,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 123 sqm | S$855,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 123 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 123 sqm | S$875,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd has 76 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 5 Farrer Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Farrer Rd is Farrer Road MRT, about 98 m away (~2 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Farrer Road MRT98 m · ~2 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Nanyang Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority480 m
- St. Margaret's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km490 m
- Hwa Chong InstitutionMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km949 m
- Raffles Girls' Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- National Junior CollegeMixed-level school1.6 km
- Nanyang Girls' High SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Queensway Secondary SchoolSecondary 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 5 Farrer Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Farrer Rd (~S$888k) needs about S$7,079/mo in income and S$3,334/mo in repayments, after S$21,240 stamp duty and a S$222k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$888k) — 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$21,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$222k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,334/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,079/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 5 Farrer Rd
What is the resale price at Block 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 5 Farrer Rd have recently resold around S$888k (123 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 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
Block 5 Farrer Rd has approximately 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
Block 5 Farrer Rd has 76 dwelling units across up to 20 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Farrer Rd is Farrer Road MRT, about 98 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
Nanyang Primary School is within 1 km of Block 5 Farrer Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 5 Farrer Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 5 Farrer Rd sits in Bukit Timah, in the Tanglin planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈47 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
