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. Executive flats have recently resold around S$930k (146 sqm), from 170 resales on record. 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
- 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 |
“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 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.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Pipit Rd
What is the resale price at Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
Executive flats at Block 53 Pipit Rd have recently resold around S$930k (146 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
Block 53 Pipit Rd has approximately 60 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1985). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Pipit Rd?⌄
Block 53 Pipit Rd has 124 dwelling units across up to 15 storeys, mostly executive flats.
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.
Is Block 53 Pipit Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Pipit Rd sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈60 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
