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Block 49 Dorset Rd

49 Dorset Rd, Singapore 210049

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026Data through Apr 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 49 Dorset Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1978, with 142 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (68 sqm), from 130 resales on record. The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 49 Dorset Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1978, with 142 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1978
Storeys
13
Total units
142
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$480k
Last transacted
Apr 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 52 years
2

What are resale prices at Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$648 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room120S$465,000recent68 sqmS$635 psf
4-Room10S$495,000recent102 sqmS$469 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.

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What has recently sold at Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 49 Dorset Rd has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Apr 20263-Room13 TO 1568 sqmS$460,000
Mar 20264-Room13 TO 15102 sqmS$725,000
Nov 20253-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$465,000
Aug 20253-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$461,888
May 20253-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$485,000
Apr 20253-Room07 TO 0981 sqmS$565,000
Aug 20243-Room01 TO 0368 sqmS$275,000
Jun 20243-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$492,000
Jun 20243-Room13 TO 1568 sqmS$480,000
Nov 20233-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$440,000
Aug 20233-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$490,000
Jun 20233-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$492,000
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What flat types are in Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 49 Dorset Rd has 142 units, mostly 3-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

3-Room: 1284-Room: 125-Room: 2
5

How far is Block 49 Dorset Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 49 Dorset Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 387 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

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 priority94 m
  • St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority733 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km924 m
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.1 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.5 km
  • Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: City Square Mall · 739 mSupermarket: NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd · 279 mHawker centre: Pek Kio Market & Food Centre · 353 mPark: Cambridge Park · 377 m

Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 49 Dorset Rd (~S$480k) needs about S$3,826/mo in income and S$1,802/mo in repayments, after S$9,000 stamp duty and a S$120k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$480k) — 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$9,000

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$120k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,802/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,826/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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Frequently asked questions about Block 49 Dorset Rd

What is the resale price at Block 49 Dorset Rd?

3-Room flats at Block 49 Dorset Rd have recently resold around S$480k (68 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.

How much are flats at Block 49 Dorset Rd by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$465k; 4-Room ≈ S$495k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.

How many years are left on the lease at Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Block 49 Dorset Rd has approximately 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1978). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.

How many units are in Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Block 49 Dorset Rd has 142 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 49 Dorset Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 49 Dorset Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 387 m away (~6 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 49 Dorset Rd?

Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior are within 1 km of Block 49 Dorset Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 49 Dorset Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 49 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 (≈52 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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