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Block 16 Dakota Cres

16 Dakota Cres, Singapore 390016

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026
Quick Summary

Block 16 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1958, with 12 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 31 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 16 Dakota Cres?

Key Takeaway

Block 16 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1958, with 12 dwelling units.

Town
Geylang
Planning area
Geylang
Completed
1958
Storeys
3
Total units
12
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 31 years
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How far is Block 16 Dakota Cres from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 16 Dakota Cres is Mountbatten MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk). 4 schools are 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.

  • Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km246 m
  • Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority660 m
  • Dunman High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km724 m
  • Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km762 m
  • Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
  • Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary school1.3 km
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Kallang Wave Mall · 1.3 kmSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 185 mHawker centre: Kallang Estate Market · 163 mPark: Mt Batten Rd/Old Airport Rd Os · 182 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 16 Dakota Cres

How many years are left on the lease at Block 16 Dakota Cres?

Block 16 Dakota Cres has approximately 31 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1958). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.

How many units are in Block 16 Dakota Cres?

Block 16 Dakota Cres has 12 dwelling units across up to 3 storeys.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 16 Dakota Cres?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 16 Dakota Cres is Mountbatten MRT, about 263 m away (~4 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 16 Dakota Cres?

Kong Hwa School is within 1 km of Block 16 Dakota Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 16 Dakota Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 16 Dakota Cres sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈31 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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