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Block 5 Jln Minyak

5 Jln Minyak, Singapore 161005

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026
Quick Summary

Block 5 Jln Minyak is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1964, with 143 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 37 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 5 Jln Minyak?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Jln Minyak is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1964, with 143 dwelling units.

Town
Central Area
Planning area
Outram
Completed
1964
Storeys
12
Total units
143
Flat model
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 37 years
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Where is Block 5 Jln Minyak?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Jln Minyak is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.

Block 5 Jln Minyak is an HDB block located along Jln Minyak. The block is recorded as completed around 1964, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 143 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.

The address is Block 5 Jln Minyak, Singapore 161005. It is part of District 03, Queenstown / Tiong Bahru, the Outram planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Havelock MRT, approximately 503m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Robertson Walk for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh for food options, Pearl'S Hill City Pk for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kim Seng Community Centre for community facilities.

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How far is Block 5 Jln Minyak from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Jln Minyak is Havelock MRT, about 503 m away (~8 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority749 m
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.8 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Robertson Walk · 593 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 401 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 211 mPark: Pearl'S Hill City Pk · 381 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Jln Minyak

Is Block 5 Jln Minyak worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 5 Jln Minyak has about 37 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1964). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. It is estimated from the block's completion year.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Jln Minyak?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Jln Minyak is Havelock MRT, about 503 m away (~8 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Jln Minyak?

River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Block 5 Jln Minyak — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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