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. Across 99 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$955k (S$739 psf, 123 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$955k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 47 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Farrer Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$955k (S$739 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 99 | S$955,000recent | 123 sqm | S$739 psf |
Live now: 12 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$1.05M) and 2 for rent — 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 Jun 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 5 Farrer Rd get?
Flats at Block 5 Farrer Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$4,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$4,650/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$55,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 18 | S$4,650/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 Apr 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,040,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 123 sqm | S$1,040,000 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd 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 5 Farrer Rd?
Block 5 Farrer Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Timah, in the Tanglin planning area.
Block 5 Farrer Rd is an HDB block located along Farrer Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, 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 5 Farrer Rd, Singapore 260005. It is part of District 10, Ardmore / Bukit Timah / Holland Road / Tanglin, the Tanglin planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Road MRT, approximately 98m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 7 Empress Road for food options, and King'S Rd Park for greenery and recreation.
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$955k) needs about S$7,613/mo in income and S$3,586/mo in repayments, after S$23,250 stamp duty and a S$239k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$955k) — 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$23,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$239k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,586/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,613/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 5 Farrer Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 5 Farrer Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 5 Farrer Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$955k (S$739 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 5 Farrer Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Farrer Rd has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Farrer Rd is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$4,650/mo against a resale price of about S$955k. 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 5 Farrer Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$955k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,613/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,586/mo after a S$239k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.