Block 62 Dakota Cres
62 Dakota Cres, Singapore 390062
Block 62 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (137 sqm), from 99 resales on record. The lease has approximately 58 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 62 Dakota Cres?
Block 62 Dakota Cres is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1984, with 88 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1984
- Storeys
- 9
- Total units
- 88
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$900k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 58 years
What are resale prices at Block 62 Dakota Cres?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$900k (S$641 psf), from 99 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | S$620,000recent | 104 sqm | S$547 psf |
| 5-Room | 76 | S$960,000recent | 139 sqm | S$642 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 62 Dakota Cres?
Block 62 Dakota Cres has 99 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$905,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 108 sqm | S$905,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$1,105,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 139 sqm | S$1,020,000 |
| Oct 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 139 sqm | S$963,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 112 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Aug 2021 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$718,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 104 sqm | S$620,000 |
| Sept 2020 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 104 sqm | S$648,000 |
| Oct 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$960,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 137 sqm | S$860,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 137 sqm | S$900,000 |
| Jun 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 139 sqm | S$963,000 |
What flat types are in Block 62 Dakota Cres?
Block 62 Dakota Cres has 88 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 62 Dakota Cres from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 62 Dakota Cres is Dakota MRT, about 100 m away (~2 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Dakota MRT100 m · ~2 min
- Mountbatten MRT745 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 km248 m
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority381 m
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km404 m
- Tanjong Katong Girls' SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km753 m
- Tanjong Katong Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km915 m
- Dunman High SchoolMixed-level school1.1 km
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary school1.2 km
- Tanjong Katong Primary SchoolPrimary 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 62 Dakota Cres?
Buying a flat at Block 62 Dakota Cres (~S$900k) needs about S$7,175/mo in income and S$3,379/mo in repayments, after S$21,600 stamp duty and a S$225k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$900k) — 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$21,600
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$225k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$3,379/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$7,175/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 62 Dakota Cres
What is the resale price at Block 62 Dakota Cres?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 62 Dakota Cres have recently resold around S$900k (137 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 62 Dakota Cres by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$620k; 5-Room ≈ S$960k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 62 Dakota Cres?⌄
Block 62 Dakota Cres has approximately 58 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1984). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 62 Dakota Cres?⌄
Block 62 Dakota Cres has 88 dwelling units across up to 9 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 62 Dakota Cres?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 62 Dakota Cres is Dakota MRT, about 100 m away (~2 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 62 Dakota Cres?⌄
Kong Hwa School is within 1 km of Block 62 Dakota Cres — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 62 Dakota Cres a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 62 Dakota Cres sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈58 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
