Block 52 Kent Rd
52 Kent Rd, Singapore 210052
Block 52 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 127 dwelling units. Across 93 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$526 psf, 91 sqm). The lease has approximately 57 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 52 Kent Rd?
Block 52 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1981, with 127 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1981
- Storeys
- 12
- Total units
- 127
- Flat model
- New Generation
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$525k
- Last transacted
- Mar 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 57 years
What are resale prices at Block 52 Kent Rd?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$525k (S$526 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 93 | S$525,000recent | 91 sqm | S$526 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 Mar 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 52 Kent Rd get?
Flats at Block 52 Kent Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$3,000/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 6.9% (from 23 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,000/mo
23 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
6.9%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$36,000
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 23 | 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 Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 52 Kent Rd?
Block 52 Kent Rd has 93 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$600,000 in Mar 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 91 sqm | S$600,000 |
| Dec 2023 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 93 sqm | S$573,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$575,000 |
| Mar 2022 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$525,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$538,000 |
| Mar 2021 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 91 sqm | S$502,000 |
| Jan 2021 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 91 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Aug 2019 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 93 sqm | S$460,000 |
| Jul 2019 | 4-Room | 01 TO 03 | 107 sqm | S$590,000 |
| May 2019 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$515,000 |
| Oct 2018 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 91 sqm | S$500,000 |
What flat types are in Block 52 Kent Rd?
Block 52 Kent Rd has 127 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the New Generation model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 52 Kent Rd?
Block 52 Kent Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 52 Kent Rd is an HDB block located along Kent Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1981, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 127 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room units.
The address is Block 52 Kent Rd, Singapore 210052. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Farrer Park MRT, approximately 507m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include City Square Mall for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre for food options, Pek Kio Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Pek Kio Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 52 Kent Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 52 Kent Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 3 primary schools.
Getting around
- Farrer Park MRT507 m · ~8 min
- Novena MRT993 m · ~16 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 priority421 m
- Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km572 m
- St. Joseph's Institution JuniorPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority692 m
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority921 m
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)Primary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.5 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary 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 52 Kent Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 52 Kent Rd (~S$525k) needs about S$4,185/mo in income and S$1,971/mo in repayments, after S$10,350 stamp duty and a S$131k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$525k) — 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$10,350
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$131k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,971/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,185/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 52 Kent Rd
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 52 Kent Rd cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 52 Kent Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$525k (S$526 psf), from 93 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 52 Kent Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 52 Kent Rd has about 57 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1981). 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 52 Kent Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 52 Kent Rd is about 6.9%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,000/mo against a resale price of about S$525k. 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 52 Kent Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$525k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,185/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,971/mo after a S$131k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 52 Kent Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 52 Kent Rd is Farrer Park MRT, about 507 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 52 Kent Rd?⌄
Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, Hong Wen School are within 1 km of Block 52 Kent Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.