Block 49 Dorset Rd
49 Dorset Rd, Singapore 210049
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.
What are the key facts about Block 49 Dorset Rd?
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
What are resale prices at Block 49 Dorset Rd?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$480k (S$648 psf), from 130 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 120 | S$465,000recent | 68 sqm | S$635 psf |
| 4-Room | 10 | S$495,000recent | 102 sqm | S$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.
What has recently sold at Block 49 Dorset Rd?
Block 49 Dorset Rd has 130 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$460,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 102 sqm | S$725,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 68 sqm | S$465,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$461,888 |
| May 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$485,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 81 sqm | S$565,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 68 sqm | S$275,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$492,000 |
| Jun 2024 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 68 sqm | S$480,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 68 sqm | S$440,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$490,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 68 sqm | S$492,000 |
What flat types are in Block 49 Dorset Rd?
Block 49 Dorset Rd has 142 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 49 Dorset Rd from MRT and schools?
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
- Farrer Park MRT387 m · ~6 min
- Little India MRT681 m · ~11 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 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
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 49 Dorset Rd?
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.
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.
