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Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza

5 Tg Pagar Plaza, Singapore 81005

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Mar 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1976, with 166 dwelling units. Across 161 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$827 psf, 59 sqm). The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1976, with 166 dwelling units.

Town
Central Area
Planning area
Outram
Completed
1976
Storeys
24
Total units
166
Flat model
Improved · Adjoined Flat
Market segment
CCR
Median resale
S$538k
Last transacted
Mar 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 50 years
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What are resale prices at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$538k (S$827 psf), from 161 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room158S$538,000recent59 sqmS$827 psf
5-Room3S$900,000recent118 sqmS$648 psf

Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$690k) and 3 for rent (median S$3,700/mo) 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 Mar 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.1% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,200/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.1%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$38,400

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room24S$3,200/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.

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What has recently sold at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza has 161 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$580,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Mar 20263-Room16 TO 1859 sqmS$580,000
Feb 20263-Room04 TO 0659 sqmS$512,000
Jul 20253-Room19 TO 2159 sqmS$589,000
Jul 20253-Room19 TO 2159 sqmS$588,000
May 20253-Room13 TO 1559 sqmS$542,888
Sept 20243-Room13 TO 1559 sqmS$525,000
Jun 20243-Room10 TO 1259 sqmS$535,000
Feb 20243-Room04 TO 0659 sqmS$500,000
Jul 20233-Room13 TO 1559 sqmS$538,000
Jul 20233-Room04 TO 0670 sqmS$568,000
Jul 20233-Room16 TO 1859 sqmS$500,000
Feb 20233-Room10 TO 1270 sqmS$555,000
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What flat types are in Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza has 166 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.

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

3-Room: 1645-Room: 2
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Where is Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is an HDB block located along Tg Pagar Plaza. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 24 storeys. It has an estimated 166 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.

The address is Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza, Singapore 081005. It is part of District 02, Anson / Tanjong Pagar, the Outram planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Tanjong Pagar MRT, approximately 304m away, around 5 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include 100 AM for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza for food options, Tras Link Pk for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Tanjong Pagar Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is Tanjong Pagar MRT, about 304 m away (~5 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.

  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority349 m
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: 100 Am · 157 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 0 mHawker centre: Blk 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza · 45 mPark: Tras Link Pk · 90 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 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza (~S$538k) needs about S$4,289/mo in income and S$2,020/mo in repayments, after S$10,740 stamp duty and a S$135k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$538k) — 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$10,740

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$135k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$2,020/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$4,289/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 5 Tg Pagar Plaza

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza cost?

3-Room flats at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza have recently resold for a median of about S$538k (S$827 psf), from 161 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$538k; 5-Room ≈ S$900k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza has about 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Gross rental yield at Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is about 7.1%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$538k. 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 Tg Pagar Plaza?

For a flat at about S$538k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,289/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,020/mo after a S$135k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza is Tanjong Pagar MRT, about 304 m away (~5 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza?

Cantonment Primary School is within 1 km of Block 5 Tg Pagar Plaza — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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