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535 Upp Cross St

HDB block in Central Area, Singapore 50535

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through Aug 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

535 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1979, with 115 dwelling units. Across 73 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$728 psf, 60 sqm). The lease has approximately 53 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

535 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area · Outram, completed in 1979, with 115 dwelling units.

Town
Central Area
Planning area
Outram
Completed
1979
Storeys
20
Total units
115
Flat model
Improved
Market segment
CCR
Median resale
S$470k
Last transacted
Aug 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 53 years
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What are resale prices at 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$470k (S$728 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room73S$470,000recent60 sqmS$728 psf

Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 1 for rent 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 Aug 2026.

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What rent and yield does 535 Upp Cross St get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at 535 Upp Cross St have recently sublet for a median of S$3,150/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 8.0% (from 24 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$3,150/mo

24 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

8.0%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$37,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
3-Room24S$3,150/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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

535 Upp Cross St has 73 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$620,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Aug 20263-Room13 TO 1568 sqmS$620,000
Jan 20263-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$598,000
Mar 20253-Room13 TO 1560 sqmS$535,000
Jun 20243-Room07 TO 0960 sqmS$470,000
Apr 20243-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$560,888
Oct 20233-Room13 TO 1560 sqmS$475,000
Jul 20233-Room16 TO 1868 sqmS$600,000
Jul 20213-Room13 TO 1560 sqmS$432,000
Jan 20213-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$426,000
Feb 20203-Room10 TO 1260 sqmS$420,000
Mar 20193-Room07 TO 0960 sqmS$451,000
Nov 20183-Room13 TO 1560 sqmS$450,000
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What flat types are in 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

535 Upp Cross St has 115 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved model.

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

3-Room: 1105-Room: 5
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Where is 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

535 Upp Cross St is an HDB block in Central Area, in the Outram planning area.

Block 535 Upp Cross St is an HDB block located along Upp Cross St. The block is recorded as completed around 1979, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 115 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 535 Upp Cross St, Singapore 050535. 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 127m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Cross Street Exchange for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Hong Lim Market & Food Centre for food options, Hong Lim Pk for greenery and recreation, and Kreta Ayer Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is 535 Upp Cross St from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to 535 Upp Cross St is Chinatown MRT, about 127 m away (~2 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Cross Street Exchange · 137 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 175 mHawker centre: Hong Lim Market & Food Centre · 90 mPark: Hong Lim Pk · 214 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at 535 Upp Cross St?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at 535 Upp Cross St (~S$470k) needs about S$3,747/mo in income and S$1,765/mo in repayments, after S$8,700 stamp duty and a S$118k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$470k) — 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$8,700

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$118k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,765/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,747/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 sales at 535 Upp Cross St land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about 535 Upp Cross St

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 535 Upp Cross St cost?

3-Room flats at Block 535 Upp Cross St have recently resold for a median of about S$470k (S$728 psf), from 73 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

Is Block 535 Upp Cross St worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 535 Upp Cross St has about 53 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 535 Upp Cross St?

Gross rental yield at Block 535 Upp Cross St is about 8.0%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,150/mo against a resale price of about S$470k. 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 535 Upp Cross St?

For a flat at about S$470k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,747/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,765/mo after a S$118k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 535 Upp Cross St?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 535 Upp Cross St is Chinatown MRT, about 127 m away (~2 min walk).