Block 533 Upp Cross St
533 Upp Cross St, Singapore 50533
Block 533 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1979, with 127 dwelling units. Across 99 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$806 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 533 Upp Cross St?
Block 533 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1979, with 127 dwelling units.
- Town
- Central Area
- Planning area
- Outram
- Completed
- 1979
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 127
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- CCR
- Median resale
- S$545k
- Last transacted
- Jan 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 533 Upp Cross St?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$545k (S$806 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 96 | S$545,000recent | 60 sqm | S$806 psf |
| 5-Room | 3 | S$615,000recent | 120 sqm | S$476 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 Jan 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 533 Upp Cross St get?
Flats at Block 533 Upp Cross St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,200/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,200/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.0%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$38,400
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 533 Upp Cross St?
Block 533 Upp Cross St has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$566,000 in Jan 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$566,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$613,888 |
| Dec 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 60 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Mar 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$500,000 |
| Feb 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 60 sqm | S$528,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$550,000 |
| Dec 2021 | 3-Room | 16 TO 18 | 68 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Jun 2021 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 60 sqm | S$418,000 |
| Nov 2020 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 60 sqm | S$456,000 |
What flat types are in Block 533 Upp Cross St?
Block 533 Upp Cross St has 127 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 533 Upp Cross St?
Block 533 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.
Block 533 Upp Cross St is an HDB block located along Upp Cross St. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 127 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 533 Upp Cross St, Singapore 050533. It is part of District 01, Raffles Place / Cecil / Marina, the Outram planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the CCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Chinatown MRT, approximately 46m away, around 1 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Chinatown Point for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre for food options, Hong Lim Pk for greenery and recreation, Outram Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Kreta Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 533 Upp Cross St from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 533 Upp Cross St is Chinatown MRT, about 46 m away (~1 min walk).
Getting around
- Chinatown MRT46 m · ~1 min
- Clarke Quay MRT444 m · ~7 min
- Telok Ayer MRT457 m · ~7 min
Schools nearby
- Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 533 Upp Cross St?
Buying a flat at Block 533 Upp Cross St (~S$545k) needs about S$4,345/mo in income and S$2,046/mo in repayments, after S$10,950 stamp duty and a S$136k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$545k) — 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$10,950
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$136k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,046/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,345/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 533 Upp Cross St
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 533 Upp Cross St cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 533 Upp Cross St have recently resold for a median of about S$545k (S$806 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 533 Upp Cross St by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$545k; 5-Room ≈ S$615k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 533 Upp Cross St worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 533 Upp Cross St has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1979). 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 533 Upp Cross St?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 533 Upp Cross St is about 7.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,200/mo against a resale price of about S$545k. 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 533 Upp Cross St?⌄
For a flat at about S$545k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,345/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,046/mo after a S$136k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 533 Upp Cross St?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 533 Upp Cross St is Chinatown MRT, about 46 m away (~1 min walk).