Block 53 Geylang Bahru
53 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330053
Block 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units. 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (117 sqm), from 113 resales on record. The lease has approximately 48 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
Block 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1974
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$690k
- Last transacted
- Oct 2025
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 48 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$548 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 113 | S$690,000recent | 117 sqm | S$548 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 Oct 2025.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
Block 53 Geylang Bahru has 113 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$690,000 in Oct 2025 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$690,000 |
| Sept 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 117 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$640,000 |
| May 2025 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 117 sqm | S$750,000 |
| Apr 2025 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 117 sqm | S$825,000 |
| Oct 2024 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 117 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 114 sqm | S$628,000 |
| Aug 2024 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 114 sqm | S$700,000 |
| Sept 2023 | 5-Room | 25 TO 27 | 114 sqm | S$675,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 117 sqm | S$650,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 117 sqm | S$550,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
Block 53 Geylang Bahru has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT511 m · ~8 min
- Potong Pasir MRT791 m · ~12 min
- Boon Keng MRT919 m · ~14 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority414 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km800 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority857 m
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.1 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Geylang Bahru (~S$690k) needs about S$5,500/mo in income and S$2,591/mo in repayments, after S$15,300 stamp duty and a S$173k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$690k) — 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$15,300
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$173k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,591/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$5,500/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 53 Geylang Bahru
What is the resale price at Block 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 53 Geylang Bahru have recently resold around S$690k (117 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 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 53 Geylang Bahru has approximately 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Block 53 Geylang Bahru has 96 dwelling units across up to 25 storeys, mostly 5 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 511 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School, St Andrew's School (Junior) are within 1 km of Block 53 Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Geylang Bahru a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Geylang Bahru sits in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈48 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
