Block 5 Haig Rd
5 Haig Rd, Singapore 430005
Block 5 Haig Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 120 dwelling units. Across 96 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$520 psf, 92 sqm). The lease has approximately 49 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 5 Haig Rd?
Block 5 Haig Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 120 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 120
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$515k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 49 years
What are resale prices at Block 5 Haig Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$515k (S$520 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 96 | S$515,000recent | 92 sqm | S$520 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 5 Haig Rd get?
Flats at Block 5 Haig Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.8% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 24 | S$2,500/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.
What has recently sold at Block 5 Haig Rd?
Block 5 Haig Rd has 96 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$603,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$603,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$590,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$580,000 |
| Dec 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Aug 2022 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 92 sqm | S$545,000 |
| Jul 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 92 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$510,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 92 sqm | S$478,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 92 sqm | S$470,000 |
What flat types are in Block 5 Haig Rd?
Block 5 Haig Rd has 120 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 5 Haig Rd?
Block 5 Haig Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 5 Haig Rd is an HDB block located along Haig Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 120 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 5 Haig Rd, Singapore 430005. It is part of District 15, Katong / Joo Chiat / Amber Road, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Paya Lebar MRT, approximately 707m away, around 11 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kinex for shopping, COLD STORAGE SINGAPORE (1983) PTE LTD for groceries, Blks 13/14 Haig Road for food options, Carpmael Park for greenery and recreation, and Geylang Serai Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 5 Haig Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 Haig Rd is Paya Lebar MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk). 6 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Paya Lebar MRT707 m · ~11 min
- Dakota MRT950 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km434 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km494 m
- Haig Girls' SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority705 m
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority907 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority933 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km998 m
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 Haig Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 5 Haig Rd (~S$515k) needs about S$4,105/mo in income and S$1,934/mo in repayments, after S$10,050 stamp duty and a S$129k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$515k) — 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$10,050
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$129k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,934/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,105/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.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 5 Haig Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 5 Haig Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 5 Haig Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 5 Haig Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$515k (S$520 psf), from 96 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 5 Haig Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 5 Haig Rd has about 49 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). 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 5 Haig Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 5 Haig Rd is about 5.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,500/mo against a resale price of about S$515k. 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 5 Haig Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$515k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,105/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,934/mo after a S$129k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 Haig Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 Haig Rd is Paya Lebar MRT, about 707 m away (~11 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 Haig Rd?⌄
Haig Girls' School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, Kong Hwa School are within 1 km of Block 5 Haig Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.