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. Across 113 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$690k (S$548 psf, 117 sqm). 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
- Flat model
- Standard
- 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 |
Live now: 3 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$655k) and 9 for rent (median S$3,999/mo) — search all listings.
“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 rent and yield does Block 53 Geylang Bahru get?
Flats at Block 53 Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.4% (from 18 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
18 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.4%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 18 | S$3,100/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 May 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
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 of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Geylang Bahru?
Block 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 53 Geylang Bahru is an HDB block located along Geylang Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 53 Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330053. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 511m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 69 Geylang Bahru for food options, Beng Wan Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Kolam Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
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.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 53 Geylang Bahru land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Geylang Bahru
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 53 Geylang Bahru cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 53 Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$690k (S$548 psf), from 113 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 53 Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Geylang Bahru has about 48 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). 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 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Geylang Bahru is about 5.4%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$690k. 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 53 Geylang Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$690k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$5,500/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,591/mo after a S$173k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
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.