Block 48 Dorset Rd
48 Dorset Rd, Singapore 210048
Block 48 Dorset Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$655k (114 sqm), from 60 resales on record. The lease has approximately 50 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 48 Dorset Rd?
Block 48 Dorset Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1975, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1975
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$655k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 50 years
What are resale prices at Block 48 Dorset Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$655k (S$530 psf), from 60 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 60 | S$655,000recent | 117 sqm | S$530 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 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 48 Dorset Rd?
Block 48 Dorset Rd has 60 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$780,000 in Apr 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 114 sqm | S$780,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 119 sqm | S$680,000 |
| Feb 2024 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 114 sqm | S$700,000 |
| May 2023 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 114 sqm | S$710,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 114 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 117 sqm | S$655,000 |
| Apr 2021 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 114 sqm | S$665,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 119 sqm | S$663,000 |
| Mar 2019 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 114 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Feb 2019 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$645,000 |
| Apr 2018 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
What flat types are in Block 48 Dorset Rd?
Block 48 Dorset Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 48 Dorset Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 48 Dorset Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT410 m · ~6 min
- Little India MRT832 m · ~13 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority209 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority679 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km786 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.2 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.3 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.6 km
- School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.7 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 48 Dorset Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 48 Dorset Rd (~S$655k) needs about S$5,221/mo in income and S$2,459/mo in repayments, after S$14,250 stamp duty and a S$164k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$655k) — 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$14,250
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$164k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,459/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,221/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 48 Dorset Rd
What is the resale price at Block 48 Dorset Rd?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 48 Dorset Rd have recently resold around S$655k (114 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 48 Dorset Rd?⌄
Block 48 Dorset Rd has approximately 50 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1975). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 48 Dorset Rd?⌄
Block 48 Dorset Rd has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 48 Dorset Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 48 Dorset Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 410 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 48 Dorset Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Block 48 Dorset Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 48 Dorset Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 48 Dorset Rd sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈50 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
