Block 58 Dakota Cres
58 Dakota Cres, Singapore 390058
Block 58 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 174 dwelling units. Across 137 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$716 psf, 74 sqm). The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 58 Dakota Cres?
Block 58 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 174 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 174
- Flat model
- Model A
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$630k
- Last transacted
- May 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 58 Dakota Cres?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$630k (S$716 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 79 | S$540,000recent | 74 sqm | S$678 psf |
| 4-Room | 58 | S$745,000recent | 102 sqm | S$679 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 May 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 58 Dakota Cres get?
Flats at Block 58 Dakota Cres have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.7% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.7%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$2,600/mo |
| 4-Room | 9 | S$3,000/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 58 Dakota Cres?
Block 58 Dakota Cres has 137 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$605,000 in May 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$605,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$638,888 |
| Jul 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 102 sqm | S$852,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 102 sqm | S$848,000 |
| May 2025 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$630,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$858,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 74 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jul 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 74 sqm | S$570,000 |
| May 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$540,000 |
| Apr 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 74 sqm | S$570,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 104 sqm | S$788,000 |
What flat types are in Block 58 Dakota Cres?
Block 58 Dakota Cres has 174 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Model A model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 58 Dakota Cres?
Block 58 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 58 Dakota Cres is an HDB block located along Dakota Cres. The block is recorded as completed around 1984, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 174 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room, 4-room, and executive units.
The address is Block 58 Dakota Cres, Singapore 390058. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Dakota MRT, approximately 143m away, around 2 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Kinex for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 51 Old Airport Road # for food options, Arthur Pk for greenery and recreation, and Mountbatten Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 58 Dakota Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 58 Dakota Cres is Dakota MRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dakota MRT143 m · ~2 min
- Mountbatten MRT773 m · ~12 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km276 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km352 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority426 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km722 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km885 m
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 58 Dakota Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 58 Dakota Cres (~S$630k) needs about S$5,022/mo in income and S$2,365/mo in repayments, after S$13,500 stamp duty and a S$158k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$630k) — 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$13,500
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$158k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,365/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,022/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 58 Dakota Cres
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 58 Dakota Cres cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 58 Dakota Cres have recently resold for a median of about S$630k (S$716 psf), from 137 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 58 Dakota Cres by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$540k; 4-Room ≈ S$745k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 58 Dakota Cres worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 58 Dakota Cres has about 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 58 Dakota Cres?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 58 Dakota Cres is about 5.7%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$630k. 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 58 Dakota Cres?⌄
For a flat at about S$630k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,022/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,365/mo after a S$158k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 58 Dakota Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 58 Dakota Cres is Dakota MRT, about 143 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 58 Dakota Cres?⌄
Kong Hwa School is within 1 km of Block 58 Dakota Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.