Block 56 Pipit Rd
56 Pipit Rd, Singapore 370056
Block 56 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1996, with 68 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$558k (121 sqm), from 33 resales on record. The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1996, with 68 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1996
- Storeys
- 18
- Total units
- 68
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$558k
- Last transacted
- Dec 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 56 Pipit Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$558k (S$428 psf), from 33 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 33 | S$558,000recent | 121 sqm | S$428 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 Dec 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd has 33 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$965,000 in Dec 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 122 sqm | S$965,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 120 sqm | S$670,000 |
| Nov 2017 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$623,000 |
| Mar 2017 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Sept 2016 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$588,000 |
| May 2011 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$563,000 |
| Oct 2010 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 121 sqm | S$558,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$415,000 |
| Oct 2009 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 121 sqm | S$470,000 |
| Nov 2007 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$381,000 |
| Jul 2007 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 120 sqm | S$363,000 |
| May 2006 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 122 sqm | S$363,000 |
What flat types are in Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd has 68 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 56 Pipit Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 56 Pipit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 305 m away (~5 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Macpherson MRT305 m · ~5 min
- Mattar MRT661 m · ~10 min
- Paya Lebar MRT869 m · ~14 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 priority752 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority889 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km967 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Maha Bodhi SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
- Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 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 Pipit Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 56 Pipit Rd (~S$558k) needs about S$4,448/mo in income and S$2,095/mo in repayments, after S$11,340 stamp duty and a S$140k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$558k) — 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$11,340
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$140k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,095/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,448/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 Pipit Rd
What is the resale price at Block 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 56 Pipit Rd have recently resold around S$558k (121 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 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
Block 56 Pipit Rd 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 Pipit Rd?⌄
Block 56 Pipit Rd has 68 dwelling units across up to 18 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 56 Pipit Rd is Macpherson MRT, about 305 m away (~5 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
Canossa Catholic Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary) are within 1 km of Block 56 Pipit Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 56 Pipit Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 56 Pipit Rd 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.
