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. Across 34 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$563k (S$429 psf, 121 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$563k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at Block 56 Pipit Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$563k (S$429 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 34 | S$563,000recent | 121 sqm | S$429 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 3 for rent (median S$3,200/mo) — search all listings.
“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 Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 56 Pipit Rd get?
Flats at Block 56 Pipit Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 11 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,650/mo
11 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
7.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$43,800
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 11 | S$3,650/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 Jan 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd has 34 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$968,888 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 122 sqm | S$968,888 |
| 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 |
What flat types are in Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd has 68 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 56 Pipit Rd?
Block 56 Pipit Rd is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 56 Pipit Rd is an HDB block located along Pipit Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1996, with up to 18 storeys. It has an estimated 68 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 56 Pipit Rd, Singapore 370056. 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 304m away, around 5 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 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$563k) needs about S$4,488/mo in income and S$2,114/mo in repayments, after S$11,490 stamp duty and a S$141k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$563k) — 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$11,490
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$141k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,114/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,488/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 56 Pipit Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 56 Pipit Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 56 Pipit Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$563k (S$429 psf), from 34 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 56 Pipit Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 56 Pipit Rd has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1996). 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 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 56 Pipit Rd is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,650/mo against a resale price of about S$563k. 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 56 Pipit Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$563k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,488/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,114/mo after a S$141k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.