Block 53 Chin Swee Rd
53 Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 160053
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1973, with 96 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (77 sqm), from 91 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1973, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Outram
- Completed
- 1973
- Storeys
- 26
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$518k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$518k (S$625 psf), from 91 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 91 | S$518,000recent | 77 sqm | S$625 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 Aug 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd has 91 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$548,000 in Aug 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 77 sqm | S$548,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 77 sqm | S$520,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$523,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 77 sqm | S$505,000 |
| Apr 2023 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 77 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 77 sqm | S$463,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 77 sqm | S$611,800 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 22 TO 24 | 77 sqm | S$518,000 |
| Jul 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 77 sqm | S$506,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd has 96 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Chin Swee Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Chin Swee Rd is Chinatown MRT, about 557 m away (~9 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Chinatown MRT557 m · ~9 min
- Clarke Quay MRT572 m · ~9 min
- Fort Canning MRT627 m · ~10 min
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 priority966 m
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.5 km
- Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.9 km
- Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.9 km
- Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school2.0 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd (~S$518k) needs about S$4,129/mo in income and S$1,945/mo in repayments, after S$10,140 stamp duty and a S$130k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$518k) — 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$10,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$130k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,945/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,129/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 53 Chin Swee Rd
What is the resale price at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 53 Chin Swee Rd have recently resold around S$518k (77 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 53 Chin Swee Rd?⌄
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1973). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?⌄
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd has 96 dwelling units across up to 26 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Chin Swee Rd is Chinatown MRT, about 557 m away (~9 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Chin Swee Rd?⌄
River Valley Primary School is within 1 km of Block 53 Chin Swee Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Chin Swee Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Chin Swee Rd sits in Central Area, in the Outram planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
