Block 56 Cassia Cres
56 Cassia Cres, Singapore 391056
Block 56 Cassia Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1996, with 168 dwelling units. 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$918k (102 sqm), from 142 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 56 Cassia Cres?
Block 56 Cassia Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1996, with 168 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 19
- Total units
- 168
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$918k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 56 Cassia Cres?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$918k (S$804 psf), from 142 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 103 | S$841,888recent | 102 sqm | S$774 psf |
| 5-Room | 39 | S$863,000recent | 120 sqm | S$668 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 Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 56 Cassia Cres?
Block 56 Cassia Cres has 142 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$918,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 103 sqm | S$950,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$918,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$1,320,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$818,000 |
| Nov 2024 | 4-Room | 16 TO 18 | 102 sqm | S$925,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$841,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$940,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$830,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 101 sqm | S$810,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$1,038,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$880,000 |
What flat types are in Block 56 Cassia Cres?
Block 56 Cassia Cres has 168 units, mostly 4-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 56 Cassia Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 56 Cassia Cres is Mountbatten MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Mountbatten MRT454 m · ~7 min
- Dakota MRT674 m · ~11 min
- Aljunied MRT692 m · ~11 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km540 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority575 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority822 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km829 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.1 km
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 56 Cassia Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 56 Cassia Cres (~S$918k) needs about S$7,318/mo in income and S$3,447/mo in repayments, after S$22,140 stamp duty and a S$230k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$918k) — 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$22,140
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$230k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,447/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,318/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 56 Cassia Cres
What is the resale price at Block 56 Cassia Cres?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 56 Cassia Cres have recently resold around S$918k (102 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 56 Cassia Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$842k; 5-Room ≈ S$863k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 56 Cassia Cres?⌄
Block 56 Cassia Cres has approximately 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 56 Cassia Cres?⌄
Block 56 Cassia Cres has 168 dwelling units across up to 19 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 56 Cassia Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 56 Cassia Cres is Mountbatten MRT, about 454 m away (~7 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 56 Cassia Cres?⌄
Kong Hwa School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 56 Cassia Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 56 Cassia Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 56 Cassia Cres sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈71 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
