Block 53 Pipit Rd
53 Pipit Rd, Singapore 370053
Block 53 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 124 dwelling units. Across 170 resales on record, Executive flats have recently resold around S$930k (S$592 psf, 146 sqm). The lease has approximately 60 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Pipit Rd?
Block 53 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1985, with 124 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1985
- Storeys
- 15
- Total units
- 124
- Flat model
- Maisonette
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$930k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 60 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Pipit Rd?
Executive flats have recently resold around S$930k (S$592 psf), from 170 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 170 | S$930,000recent | 146 sqm | S$592 psf |
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“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 Mar 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Pipit Rd get?
Flats at Block 53 Pipit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,500/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.5% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,500/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.5%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$42,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 24 | S$3,500/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 53 Pipit Rd?
Block 53 Pipit Rd has 170 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$1,098,000 in Mar 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 146 sqm | S$1,098,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 146 sqm | S$1,050,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Executive | 07 TO 09 | 146 sqm | S$1,000,000 |
| Jun 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$990,000 |
| May 2024 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 146 sqm | S$930,000 |
| Nov 2023 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$938,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Executive | 04 TO 06 | 153 sqm | S$850,000 |
| May 2023 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 146 sqm | S$840,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Executive | 13 TO 15 | 146 sqm | S$928,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Executive | 10 TO 12 | 146 sqm | S$838,000 |
| May 2022 | Executive | 01 TO 03 | 149 sqm | S$790,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Pipit Rd?
Block 53 Pipit Rd has 124 units, mostly Executive flats of the Maisonette model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Pipit Rd?
Block 53 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 53 Pipit Rd is an HDB block located along Pipit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1985, with up to 15 storeys. It has an estimated 124 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include executive units.
The address is Block 53 Pipit Rd, Singapore 370053. It is part of District 13, Macpherson / Braddell, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Macpherson MRT, approximately 472m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 89 Circuit Road for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 53 Pipit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Pipit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 472 m away (~7 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Macpherson MRT472 m · ~7 min
- Mattar MRT500 m · ~8 min
- Aljunied MRT940 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority577 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority779 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km836 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.7 km
- Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.8 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.8 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 Pipit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Pipit Rd (~S$930k) needs about S$7,414/mo in income and S$3,492/mo in repayments, after S$22,500 stamp duty and a S$233k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$930k) — 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$22,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$233k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,492/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,414/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 53 Pipit Rd
How much does a Executive flat at Block 53 Pipit Rd cost?⌄
Executive flats at Block 53 Pipit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$930k (S$592 psf), from 170 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 53 Pipit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Pipit Rd has about 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Pipit Rd is about 4.5%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,500/mo against a resale price of about S$930k. 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 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$930k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$7,414/mo in household income, with repayments around S$3,492/mo after a S$233k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Pipit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 472 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 53 Pipit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.