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Block 52 Chin Swee Rd

52 Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 160052

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026
Quick Summary

Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1973, with 272 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 46 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 52 Chin Swee Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1973, with 272 dwelling units.

Town
Central Area
Planning area
Outram
Completed
1973
Storeys
20
Total units
272
Flat model
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 46 years
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Where is Block 52 Chin Swee Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.

Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block located along Chin Swee Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1973, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 272 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.

The address is Block 52 Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 160052. 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 Chinatown MRT, approximately 508m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Chinatown Point 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 Kreta Ayer Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 52 Chin Swee Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is Chinatown MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.9 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school2.0 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school2.0 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Chinatown Point · 417 mSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 0 mHawker centre: Blk 1 Jalan Kukoh · 223 mPark: Pearl'S Hill City Pk · 427 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 52 Chin Swee Rd

Is Block 52 Chin Swee Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 52 Chin Swee Rd has about 46 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). 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 52 Chin Swee Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 52 Chin Swee Rd is Chinatown MRT, about 508 m away (~8 min walk).

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